Cornerstone Child Care
1111 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL 60610 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Daycare Above And Under 2 Years)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2215716
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Mar 25, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM (2ND FLR)LEAKING AT THE FAUCET... OBSERVED BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS ON THE FIRST FLOOR INFANT AND TODDLER ROOMS REALLT LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED INFANT LOWER WALL ACROSS FROM THE HANDSINK MISSING COVERINGS. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AS A MEANS TO PREVENT INSECT OR PEST ACTIVITY.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 25, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE FIRST HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN TOILET ROOM WITH A LEAK AT THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE LAUNDRY ROOM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE CLEANING UNITS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 13, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FIRST TWO HAND WAHING STATIONS IN THE MAIN REST ROOM IN THE HALL OF THE CONERSTONE KIDS FACILITY. WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE WATER LEAKS FROM UNDER THE KNOB HEAD. ALSO OBSERVED THE SEAL LOCATED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE RESEALED AND THE SINK SITTING FLUSH AGAINST THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA AND THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 5, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 20, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 22, 2021 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL SMALL REFRIGERATORS IN INFANT/TODDLER ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET ON HANDWASHING SINK IN INFANT/TODDLER ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST FROM BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA, AND IN JANITOR'S CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 7, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO DETERMINE THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE UTENSIL SURFACE INSIDE OF THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISH AREA AND UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE 2-DOOR MILK COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 11, 2019 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (COOKED POTATOES) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 8, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Observed duct tape used as means of repair on faucet sprayer in pre school 1 class room. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed 72 X 38 in wide square hole in wall and ceiling of mop closet, directly above mop sink, at all times. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed small leak underneath 1 comp sink in early pre school class room. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed small leak at sprayer faucet in pre school 1 class room. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Observed clutter, arts and crafts supplies, stored on floor in closet of pre-K one room. Instructed manager to elevate, remove any unnecessary items and organize entire area and elevate at least 6 inches off the floor at all times.
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 3, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PLASTIC CUPS USED FOR PORTIONING WITHIN DRY CEREAL AND DRY SNACKS. USE HANDLED SCOOPS SO THAT HANDLE STAYS OUT OF FOOD PRODUCT AND PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALL UNDER SINK IN ROOM PRESCHOOL 1 DRYWALL IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR DRYWALL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 3, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL MEDIUM SIZED CONTAINERS HOLDING VARIOUS TYPES OF CEREALS AT THE STORAGE RACK IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF BOTH MICROWAVE OVENS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA ROOM UNDER THE SPRAYER PORTION OF MACHINE AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE SPRAYER PORTION OF THE DISH MACHINE WHICH IS CAUSING A LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER AT THE ABOVE STATED AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 14, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 29, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
GARBAGE DUMSPTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED,OBSERVED GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH.MUST NOTIFY DISPOSAL CO FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ALL CONTAINERS COVERED AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
KITCHEN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND STORAGE CLOSETS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE STORED ARTICLES IN STORAGE CLOSETS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Apr 8, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION ON THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING STOVE AND SHELVING BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AND VENTS INSIDE THE KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE CHILDREN'S HAND WASH SINK AT THE EARLY PRE-K ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED NO VENTILATION AT THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AT THE PRE-K ROOM #1.
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 16, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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.