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Shining Star Child Development

10540-44 S EWING AVE, Chicago, IL 60617 · Cook County

47cited violations
1serious tier
18inspections
30tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Daycare Above And Under 2 Years)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2215856
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026220
2025110
2024110
20234191
2022130
2021120
2020140
2019130
2018120
2017110
2016120
2015220
2014150

Inspections

  1. May 21, 2026 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-201.11 OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS FOR ALL STORAGE.

  2. Mar 6, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  3. Apr 9, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  4. Aug 20, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS, BABY FORMULA, ETC STORED INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM UTILITY CLOSET TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  5. Jul 17, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STALL DIVIDERS IN BOY'S TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      4-301.14 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VERY LOUD VENTILATION UNITS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS.

  6. Jul 13, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STALL DIVIDERS IN BOY'S TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BOTH MOP SINK CLOSETS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      4-301.14 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VERY LOUD VENTILATION UNITS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS.

    • Serious Priority

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2578405 7/10/23 NOT CORRECTED STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS, BOXES, WINDOW SILLS CRAWLING IN AND ON SHELVING UNITS,CUBBIES, TOY SHELVES IN KITCHEN,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,HALLWAY NEAR LOCKERS,ALL CLASS ROOMS,WINDOW SILLS, SEVERAL DEAD ON FLOOR AND WINDOW SILLS.MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISE ON OR AFTER 7/13/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

  7. Jul 10, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      : 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STALL DIVIDERS IN BOY'S TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BOTH MOP SINK CLOSETS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      4-301.14 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VERY LOUD VENTILATION UNITS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2577748 6/23/23 NOT CORRECTED STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS, BOXES, WINDOW SILLS CRAWLING IN AND ON SHELVING UNITS,CUBBIES, TOY SHELVES IN KITCHEN,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,HALLWAY NEAR LOCKERS,ALL CLASS ROOMS,WINDOW SILLS,WHEN BASEMENT TRAP DOOR WAS OPENED THEY FLEW OUT FROM THERE AND SEVERAL DEAD ON FLOOR AND WINDOW SILLS.MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISE ON OR AFTER 7/10/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

  8. Jun 23, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS, BOXES, WINDOW SILLS CRAWLING IN AND ON SHELVING UNITS,CUBBIES, TOY SHELVES IN KITCHEN,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,HALLWAY NEAR LOCKERS,ALL CLASS ROOMS,WINDOW SILLS AND SEVERAL DEAD IN WINDOW SILLS AND BABY BEDS.MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISE ON OR AFTER 6/23/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STALL DIVIDERS IN BOY'S TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SOME CUBBIES , TOY SHELVES AND WINDOW SILLS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST SEAL GAPS AROUND PIPES UNDERNEATH AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS,HOLES IN CEILING IN KITCHEN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN CATALILIES CLASS ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BOTH MOP SINK CLOSETS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VERY LOUD VENTILATION UNITS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2557100 6/9/22 NOT CORRECTED.3-302.12 :#37- OBSERVED BULK BINS OF PASTA WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL PRODUCTS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING/CONTAINERS. 6-202.15 :#38- OBSERVED ALL ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS WITH 1/4" OR MORE GAP UNDERNEATH AND BETWEEN THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENRTY OF PESTS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

  9. Jun 9, 2022 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOM LABELED MENS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK BINS OF PASTA WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL PRODUCTS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING/CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED ALL ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS WITH 1/4" OR MORE GAP UNDERNEATH AND BETWEEN THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENRTY OF PESTS.

  10. Oct 8, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND SINKS LOCATED IN THE STAFF WOMEN AND MEN TOLIET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE KITCHEN ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

  11. Jun 30, 2020 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN UTILITY/ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED IN MECHANICAL ROOMS OR UNDER OTHER SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO ATTACHED DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Jul 23, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      3-501.13 OBSERVED FOOD BEING THAWED IN A BOWL OF WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER THAWING METHODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) AND ONLY THAW UNTIL THE PRODUCT REACHES 41F.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-201.11 OBSERVED PLASTIC BEING USED AS SINK STOPPERS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  13. Sep 14, 2018 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  14. Mar 7, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND INSIDE FURANCE CLOSET ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  15. Jun 8, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE INFANT ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  16. Jun 29, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  17. Jun 19, 2015 Canvass · 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

      OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

  18. Jun 17, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN WASHROMMS AND JANITOR'S CLOSETS(DEBRIS).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTALL A METAL DRAIN BOARD ONTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN MEN'S WASHROOM, ALL AREAS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.