Restaurant inspections / Daycare Above and Under 2 Years
The Children'S Center
7954-7958 S Western Ave, Chicago 60620 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
May 21, 2026
15
Inspections on record
12
Times passed
2
Times failed
Violations cited on May 21, 2026
- #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR WEATHER STRIP WORN LEAVING A POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET TIMER NOT PROPERLY WORKING IN THE BOY'S WASHROOM AND IN THE 1st TOILET ROOM FOR KIDS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST STAY ON FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 22, 2024 | License Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 17, 2024 | License | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 22, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 27, 2022 | License Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 18, 2022 | License | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 17, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 24, 2020 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 14, 2019 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 19, 2018 | License | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 18, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 8, 2016 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 10, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 10, 2014 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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The Children'S Center — questions
- Did The Children'S Center pass its last health inspection?
- The Children'S Center at 7954-7958 S Western Ave was inspected on May 21, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 15 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
- What violations were cited at The Children'S Center?
- The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR WEATHER STRIP WORN LEAVING A POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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