Taylor Tots Day Care

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jun 29, 2026 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Mar 10, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Oct 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. Oct 8, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Dec 20, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Jan 11, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF RAW CHICKEN. FOUND RAW CHICKEN THAWING IN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH COLD WATER RUNNING OVER THE CHICKEN, BUT THE CHICKEN WAS NOT FULLY SUBMERGED IN WATER. MUST THAW FOODS ACCORDING TO CODE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE PREPARING SPAGHETTI SAUCE AND PASTA WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OR PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT, MUST PROVIDE.

7. Aug 24, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN TODDLER BATHROOM AT 92.8F (2ND FLOOR). WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK TODDLER BATHROOM(2ND FLOOR) READING AT 91.9F, WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN TODDLER BATHROOM READING AT 91.4F(1ST FLOOR), WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN TODDLER BATHROOM READING AT 96.2F(1ST FLOOR). 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.

8. Mar 23, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. **SAMPLE PROVIDED TO FACILITY DURING INSPECTION.** PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED CHILD'S TOILET ROOM DOORS TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING FROM THE 1ST-3RD FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

9. Oct 4, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     MUST REMOVE UNUSED DAYCARE ITEMS, CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT, MATS, CLUTTER , ETC IN REAR OF FACILITY. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE FREE OF CLUTTER TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACES FOR PEST.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL IN LAUNDRY ROOM. MUST ENCLOSE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDERNEATH RACKS IN STORAGE AREA NEAR 3 COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ON ALL VENTILATION FANS IN ALL RESTROOMS.MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

10. Jul 10, 2018 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Core

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

      MUST REPAIR BROKEN SPLASH GUARD IN PREP AREA BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP AREA. CORE VIOLATION .

    • Not serious Core

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN DRY STORAGE, CLEAN CARPET IN 2 YR & 3YR OLD, AND SCHOOL AGE CLASSROOMS. REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS IN PREP AREA ABOVE THE 2-COMP SINK, REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL IN INFANT ROOM. CORE VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Core

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURN OUT LIGHTS IN THE 2 & 3 YR OLD AND 4 & 5 YR OLD CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION .

11. Aug 23, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND UNDER FIRST STAIR WELL,

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS AND DISH AREA, ALL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS.

12. Aug 31, 2016 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INTERIOR OF STAFF FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTD TO DEFROST SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      LIGHT OUT IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

13. Aug 24, 2016 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, MILK). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES (WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6/30/15 REPORT 1542213 NOT CORRECTED: 35 CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP ON ALL EXHAUST VENTS IN ALL WASHROOMS AND WALL VENTS IN CLASSROOMS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN CHILDREN'S WASHROOMS. CLEAN WATER STAINS AND DUST/DIRT/DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN WASHROOMS AND IN KITCHEN. FINISH WALL ABOVE MOP SINK ON 3RD FLOOR. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANBLE SURFACE. PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACE ON INNER SIDE OF DOOR TO MOP CLOSET. CLEAN WINDOW LEDGES IN 3RD FLOOR CLASSROOM. 36 REPLACE ALL BLOWN LIGHTS THROUGHOUT ALL CLASSROOMS. PROVIDE A SHIELD OR SHATTER RESISTENT BULB IN DISH WASHING AREA ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 41 MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS. ALL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INTERIOR OF STAFF FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTD TO DEFROST SAME. PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IMPROPERLY LOCATED ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTD TO LOCATE ABOVE EXPOSED HANDSINK TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      LIGHT OUT IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      3-COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS.

14. Jun 30, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED(CHICKEN). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      REPAIR BROKEN SHELF UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOMS AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE ALL STAINS FROM CARPET IN 3RD FLOOR CLASSROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP ON ALL EXHAUST VENTS IN ALL WASHROOMS AND WALL VENTS IN CLASSROOMS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN CHILDREN'S WASHROOMS. CLEAN WATER STAINS AND DUST/DIRT/DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN WASHROOMS AND IN KITCHEN. REPAIR WALL ABOVE BEDS IN NURSERY(CHIPPING PAINT NOTICED). FINISH WALL ABOVE MOP SINK ON 3RD FLOOR. PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACE ON INNER SIDE OF DOOR TO MOP CLOSET. CLEAN WINDOW LEDGES IN 3RD FLOOR CLASSROOM. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON SCREENS IN WINDOWS IN 2ND FLOOR CLASSROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      REPLACE ALL BLOWN LIGHTS THROUGHOUT ALL CLASSROOMS. PROVIDE A SHIELD OR SHATTER RESISTENT BULB IN DISH WASHING AREA ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS. ALL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      EMPLOYEE IN FOOD PREP AREA PREPARING CHICKEN MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING OPEN FOODS.

15. Jun 12, 2014 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITHIN PREP COUNTER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS, DAMAGED/MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON THIRD FLOOR AND WHERE NECESSARY.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK ON 3RD FLOOR.

16. Jun 5, 2014 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

      FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM AND ALSO BETWEEN DOORS. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITHIN PREP COUNTER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN/SANITIZE CARPET ON 3RD FLOOR, CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSETS, STAIRWAYS FROM 1ST-3RD FLOOR FRONT AND BACK. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD UNDER 2-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT 3RD FLOOR CEILING BY REAR EXIT DOOR AND AT FRONT. REMOVE PEELING PAINT AROUND WASHBOWL IN CHILDRENS WASHROOM ON 1ST FLOOR. CLEAN CEILING/WALL VENT COVERS OF DUST BUILD-UP WHERE NECESSARY. REPAIR LEAK(S)AT CEILING ON THIRD FLOOR AT REAR.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS, DAMAGED/MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON THIRD FLOOR AND WHERE NECESSARY.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR AT ADULT THIRD FLOOR RESTROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK ON 3RD FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE CLUTTER AND ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE CLOSETS ON THIRD FLOOR, PROPERLY STORE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR.