Teddy Bear Nursery

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Inspections

1. Jan 16, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Jan 14, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     4-501.110: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 104F OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE DURING CANVASS INSPECTION ON 1/7/26. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE THE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE CHEMICALS TO SANITIZE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 120F.CORRECTED ON SITE: AT TIME OF REINSPECTION ON 1/14/2026, WASH SOLUTION OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO EMAIL FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG WHEN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED (NOTE AT TIME OF REINSPECTION LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15: OBSERVED NO WATER PRESSURE AT RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE WATER PRESSURE TO RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     6-501.19: OBSERVED DOOR OF STAFF WASHROOM IN LIONS CLASSROOM TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR IN LIONS CLASSROOM SO THAT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.

3. Jan 7, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN TEACHER RESOURCE AREA AND IN CUBBIES IN STARS CLASSROOM AND THE RED ROOM CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 1/7/2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF GARAGE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 104F OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE THE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE CHEMICALS TO SANITIZE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 120F. (NOTE AT TIME OF INSPECTION LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NO WATER PRESSURE AT RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE WATER PRESSURE TO RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED DOOR OF STAFF WASHROOM IN LIONS CLASSROOM, IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND RED ROOM CLASSROOM TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOORS IN LIONS CLASSROOM, REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND RED ROOM CLASSROOM SO THAT STAFF WASHROOM DOORS SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

4. Jan 16, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST AND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. (ICE NOT USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE STAFF AREA TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL RESTROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND TO CORRECT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST ON VENT IN WASHROOM BEHIND TOILET (TODDLER STAFF RESTROOM). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.

5. Oct 16, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED SHELVING IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT SEALED/PAINTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED WASHROOM IN SCHOOL AGE CHLDREN'S ROOM WITHOUT COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ANY RESTROOM FOR FEMALE USE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

6. Nov 3, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0PPM 0F CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTD TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MACHINE NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME, AWARE OF ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025

7. Nov 9, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Nov 1, 2022 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN-ON LEDGE UNDER MICROWAVE,ON LEDGES OF DIAPERS,PAPER GOODS.YELLOW ROOM-ON FLOOR IN TEACHERS RESOURCE AREA,ON SCIENCE SHELF AND ON FLOOR INSIDE OF ELECTRICAL ROOM.SHARKS ROOM-ON TOY SHELF AND WALL LEDGE.BLUE ROOM-ON SCISSOR SHELF,WALL LEDGE,SHELF IN TEACHERS RESOURCE AREA.LIONS ROOM-TOY SHELF IN CORNER & WALL LEDGE.SCHOOL AGE ROOM-ON FLOOR UNDER DOLL HOUSE.DOLPHINS ROOM-TOY SHELF.HOT WATER TANK /STORAGE ROOM-ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CONTAINERS AND ARTICLES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/1/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG RIGHT SIDE OF GARAGE OVERHEAD DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON REAR DISH STORAGE SHELF.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SCHOOL AGE SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST FREEZER IN SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN ORANGE ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST REPLACE MISSING LID ON SUMP PUMP IN BASEMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN STAFF TOILET ROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN LIONS ROOM.KITCHEN-LOOSE AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.SCHOOL AGE TOILET ROOM REMOVE TAPE FROM WALL BASE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL IN YELLOW ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK/STORAGE AREA,YELLOW ROOM,LIONS CLOSET.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,BURNT OUT LIGHT IN EAGLES ROOM.