Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CREME DE LA CREME on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638157
Location recorded for this inspection · CREME DE LA CREME · 2230 N DOMINICK ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED BACK RECEIVING DOOR IN KITCHEN WITH DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE WALL COVING IN LAUNDRY ROOM BEHIND UITILITY SINK EXPOSING WALL AND GAPS IN WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
License Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614925
Location recorded for this inspection · CREME DE LA CREME · 2230 N DOMINICK ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE UNISEX BATHROOM IN HALL NEXT TO KITCHEN TO BE MISSING COVERED TRASH CAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CAN IN EVERY UNISEX BATHROOM.
61
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM MOST RECENT INSPECTION ON 03/26/2025, REPORT #2614524 POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF PUBLIC AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OLD PASSED SUMMARY REPORT FROM 2024 WAS POSTED NEXT TO LICENSE; PICTURE TAKEN UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT IS POSTED AND AVAILABLE IN PLAIN VIEW OF PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. NEW SUMMARY REPORT PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CURRENT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614524
Location recorded for this inspection · CREME DE LA CREME · 2230 N DOMINICK ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING RECENT SERVICE REPORTS OR THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. LAST PEST CONTROL REPORT FROM MARCH 2024. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION AS SPECIFIED IN THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER PROVIDED PRINTED UPDATED REPORTS AND UPDATED IDPH CERTIFICATE BY END OF INSPECTION.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD WATER FAUCET OF CLASSROOM SINK IN LIBRARY ROOM TO BE LEAKING HEAVILY WHEN COLD WATER IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FAUCET HANDLE IN GOOD REPAIR.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE UNISEX BATHROOM IN HALL NEXT TO KITCHEN TO BE MISSING COVERED TRASH CAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH CAN IN EVERY UNISEX BATHROOM.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/25/2024, REPORT #2591570: #56) 6-304.11 - OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATIONNOT WORKING IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591570
Location recorded for this inspection · CREME DE LA CREME · 2230 N DOMINICK ST
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA TOO TIGHT TO TURN ON COLD WATER. MUST REAPIR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION NOT WORKING IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DIST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT ABOVE OVEN IN KITCHE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574533
Location recorded for this inspection · CREME DE LA CREME · 2230 N DOMINICK ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574354
Location recorded for this inspection · CREME DE LA CREME · 2230 N DOMINICK ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED THE INFANT ROOM "B" DIAPER CHANGING HAND WASHING SINK WITHOUT ADEQUATE HOT WATER. MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 95.7F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF 100.F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. FOODS/BOTTLES BEING SERVED TO INFANTS IN THIS ROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A SPLASH GUARD AT THE WALL MOUNTED BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT THE DISH MACHINE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK BETWEEN USE.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-11-22 REPORT #2560521. #47- 4-201.11- BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE-DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560521
Location recorded for this inspection · CREME DE LA CREME · 2230 N DOMINICK ST
Recorded violations
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE-DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2485179
Location recorded for this inspection · CREME DE LA CREME · 2230 N DOMINICK ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED INFANT ROOMS WITH 2 HANDWASHING SINKS, USED FOR STAFF ONLY, WITH SIGNAGE AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH. STAFF IS IN NEED TO A PREP SINK IN ORDER TO MAKE FORMULA. INSTRUCTED DIECTOR TO REMOVE SIGNAGE AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FROM 1 OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS AND USE AS PREP SINK.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463511
Location recorded for this inspection · CREME DE LA CREME · 2230 N DOMINICK ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUST ON WALL METAL SHELF ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CAN OPENER HOLDER WITH DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.KEEP BLADE CLEAN
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS SHELF LINER IN PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. MUST REPLACE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315656
Location recorded for this inspection · CREME DE LA CREME · 2230 N DOMINICK ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; CEREAL, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT DISHES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM FILTER IN THE KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2146121
Location recorded for this inspection · CREME DE LA CREME · 2230 N DOMINICK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ON FLOOR BEHIND AND BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE ELETRICAL ROOM ALONG WALLBASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WASHROOM LOCATED BETWEEN ART AND MUSIC ROOMS AND IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LOOSE KNOB ON THE HANWASHING SINK IN THE TODDLER'S B TOILET ROOM AND INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE SAME HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE TODDLER'S CLASSROOM D. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN THE TODDLER'S CLASSROOM #6. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995777
Location recorded for this inspection · CREME DE LA CREME · 2230 N DOMINICK ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, YOGURT, AND MILK, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN, BLACK GROOVES PRESENT. MUST REPLACE DOOR GASKET ON REFRIGERATOR IN INFANT ROOM E. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN CONTACT SURFACES IN THE STAFF LOUNGE, FOOD & LIQUID DEBRIS PRESENT. INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF FREEZER/COOLER IN INFANT ROOMS A & C. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; TODDLER C, STAFF LOUNGE, CREME PREP, GRADE 2 TOILET ROOM, DIAPER CHANGING ROOM, LAUNDRY ROOM. ALSO, FLOORS IN CLOSET ROOM IN THE COMPUTER ROOM AND WATER HEATER CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE/REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE CREME TV ROOM AND DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE STAFF LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN AND CREME TV ROOM, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. ALSO, INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS IN THE TODDLER ROOM A/B TOILET ROOM,C, AND D. BURNED OUT LIGHTS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LOOSE KNOBS ON EXPOSED HANDS SINKS THROUGHOUT CLASSROOMS. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE HAIRCUTTING STUDIO. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER PRESENT IN CLOSETS THROUGHOUT CLASSROOMS, HOT WATER CLOSET, AND CLOSET IN HALLWAY. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60614
505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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