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Mother's First Venture Ltd

October 1, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: NOTED THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
code 16
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: NOTED OPEN BAITS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL PEST CONTROL BAITS MUST BE INCLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.
code 28
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: NOTED OVER 75 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
code 38
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH THE BARS AND ESPECIALLY AT THE DRY STORAGE AREAS WHERE MICE DROPPINGS AND OPEN BAITS WERE FOUND. MUST ALSO SEAL MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPEINGS ALONG WALL BASE TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULB AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 56

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Compared with No Entry on August 28, 2025: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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