Little Stars Day Care & Learning Center Co.

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Inspections

1. Apr 28, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH A VISIBLE,ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR LAUNDRY ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS, BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATERSTAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TODDLERS CLASSROOM AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE CLASSROOMS/WASHROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

2. Jun 10, 2025 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED A STACK OF PLATES IN THE CABINETS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11: OBSERVED OPENING IN THE WALLBASES UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK AND THE WINDOW IN THE PRE-K ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO ELIMINATE POTENTAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-303.11: OBSERVED POOR LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHT IN MENTIONED AREA AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 06/03/2025, REPORT #2618483. ONLY OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT FROM 10/11/2024. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED

3. Jun 3, 2025 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012., CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE ONLY HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED A BOTTLE OF HAND SANITIZER ON THE EMPTY SOAP DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIP WITH HANDWASHING SOAP AND HANDSANITIZER MUST NOT BE USED IN PLACE OF HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED A STACK OF PLATES IN THE CABINETS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED OPENING IN THE WALLBASES UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK AND THE WINDOW IN THE PRE-K ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO ELIMINATE POTENTAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED POOR LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHT IN MENTIONED AREA AND MAINTAIN.

4. Oct 11, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     ORGANIZE OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM STAFF TOILET ROOM SUCH AS TOYS, CLOTHES, BLANKETS ETC.

5. Apr 10, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Apr 6, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 65-79F AT HAND SINKS LOCATED AT TODDLER TOILET ROOM. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

7. Aug 11, 2022 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     OBSERVED A BOX OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED MULTIPLE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

8. Sep 21, 2020 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Sep 17, 2020 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING OUT OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX ONTO THE KITCHEN FLOOR WHILE IN OPERATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED. (2 DAY CORRECTION NOTICE ISSUED).

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN AREA OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES AND TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE/GAP AROUND PIPE BEHIND THE KITCHEN STOVE AND TO MAINTAIN.

10. Dec 16, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE LEAKING WATER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

11. Dec 9, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SEVERAL ITEMS MISSING FROM THE SUPPLY KIT TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND A COMPLETE SUPPLY KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE LEAKING WATER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

12. Oct 19, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-102.12: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AND WHILE MILK WAS BEING SERVED TO THE CHILDREN. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      3-501.16(A:2,&B): OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN: MILK(46.4F-57.1F), OPENED BABY FOOD(59.0F), OPENED PASTA SAUCE(46.4F), 6EGGS(47.0F), OPENED APPLESAUCE(45.0F). THE PIC REPORTED THE TOTAL WEIGHT OF THESE ITEMS WAS 1# AND THE TOTAL VALUE WAS $100. THE PIC CORRECTED THE VIOLATION ON SITE BY VOLUNTARILY DISCARDING THE OUT OF TEMPERATURE ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12: MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABELS FOR ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD BUGS ALONG THE WINDOWSILLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12: MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FOR INSPECTION.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      6-501.19: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE STAFF TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED THE WALL BASE IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12: OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE KITCHEN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-303.11: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AND BY THE HANDWASH AREA IN THE CLASSROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

13. Nov 16, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND FLOOR BASEBOARD WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE TEACHER'S WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AROUND TOILET BOWL INSIDE TEACHER'S WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES.

14. Jun 21, 2016 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILE NEEDS REPLACED,

15. Apr 5, 2016 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FREEZERS AND COOLERS NOT UP AND OPERATING, MUST HAVE ALL EQUIPMENT ON AND PROPERLY WORKING,

    • Serious Critical

      WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

      NO RUNNING HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON SITE AT THIS TIME, MUST PROVIDE,

    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA, MUST PROVIDE,

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT THIS TIME, MUST PROVIDE UPON NEXT INSPECTION,

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE ACTUAL CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT,

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      WALL NOT SEAL BY REAR DOOR, NEXT TO KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      VENTILATION IN BATHROOM NOT WORKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      COOLER WITHOUT THERMOMETER, MUST PROVIDE,