The Nook Daycare 2

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Inspections

1. Jul 28, 2026 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Jul 9, 2026 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE WHILE OPERATING AND SERVING MILK. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-501.112 OBSERVED SPIDERS AND WEBS IN CORNERS OF WINDOW AND ALONGSIDE HEAVY FURNITURE IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEST AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-501.11 OBSERVED WOOD SHELVING USED TO ELEVATE COOLING UNIT IN TODDLER NON-POROUS SIGNS OF WATER DAMAGE AND DETERIORATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE NON POROUS SMOOTH AND EASLIY CLEANABLE SURFACES

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN PREP AREA ACCUMULATED WITH THICK ORGANIC RESIDUE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DRAIN AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO PREVENT ATTRACTION OF PEST.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114 OBSERVED MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS OF CLASSROOMS AND REAR CLOSET SPACE WHERE LAUNDRY AND UTILITY SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ALONGSIDE WALLS AND CABINETS, STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING RACK /NEAR HVC AYSTEM AND ALL CLASSROOMS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEAUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA AS WELL AS BURNED OUT BULBS IN CLASSROOMS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS.

3. May 6, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN UNITS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN, CORNERS OF FLOOR AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN DISH/PREP AREA ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED THE NON-FUNCTIONING HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH DUST AND GREASE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED NON-FUNCTIONING VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO PREVENT GRESE AND/OR CONDENSATION FROM COLLECTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

4. Jul 3, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS/INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AT KITCHEN.MUST CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS.MUST CLEAN.

5. Nov 13, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE WALLS IN THE ADULT WASHROOM.

6. Jun 24, 2022 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO THE VENTILATION HOOD.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

7. Oct 27, 2020 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Sep 4, 2020 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES, LIGHT FIXTURES AND WATER LINES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     ONE OF THE LIGHTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WAS OUT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     CLEAN THE HEAVY DUST BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

9. Oct 8, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (MILK,CHICKEN,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCF FOODS SUCH AS 3.5 GALLONS MILK 45.7F-46.4F.2LBS.COOKED PEAS 45.5F.1LB. SOUR CREAM 45.1F.4LBS. FULLY COOKED CHICKEN STRIPS 46.6F.1.5LBS. HUMMUS 46.8F.1LB. COTTAGE CHEESE 47.3F.1LB. BOILED EGGS 49.3F.6.8F.1 DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS 46.2F.3LBS. SALSA 46.0F.12OZ. SLICED TURKEY 50.1F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX.43.67 LBS.$65.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 48.2F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE IN PREP AREA.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)REFRIGERATOR AIR TEMPERATURE NOW IS 37.2F.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF TIKES AND INFANTS 2 ROOM DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLER.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF AND ON TOP OF REFRIGERATOR.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST REPLACE MISSING CABINET DOOR IN PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CUBBIES AND SHELVING UNITS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS EXCEPT FOR INFANTS 3 ROOM,SHELVING UNIT UNDER SMALL REFRIGERATORS IN TODDLERS 1,INFANTS 1 ROOM.KITCHEN CABINETS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND STOVE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASE IN TIKES AND TODDLER 2 ROOM.GAP AT WALL BASE IN KIDS TOILET ROOM.LOOSE BUMPER AT WINDOW IN INFANTS 2 ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL CLASS ROOMS EXCEPT INFANTS 3 ROOM/KITCHEN AND FLOOR DRAINS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN LAUNDRY ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST CLEAN DUST FROM VENTILATION IN KIDS AND STAFF TOILET ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST PLACE STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

10. Jul 5, 2018 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      - FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      - FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      - OBSERVED NO COVING INSTALLED IN THE KITCHEN AT THE BASE OF THE WALLS WHERE THEY MEET THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

11. Oct 10, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ITEMS STORED INSIDE ADULT WASHROOM NOT ELEVATED 6INHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.

12. Aug 11, 2016 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

13. Jul 21, 2016 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

      OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.FOUND MAIN FRONT DOOR,SIDE DOORS AT WEST SITE OF THE PREMISES NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF. ALSO OBSERVED SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES: FRONT,CLASS ROOMS AND PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS AND REMOVE SMALL FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WASTE WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PARTIALLY ABOVE THE FLOOR DRAIN,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ABOVE THE FLOOR DRAIN SO WATER DRAINS INTO FLOOR DRAIN NOT PARTIALLY ON FLOOR

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      DEBRIS INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE DRAIN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OPENING BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK,ALSO FLOOR NOT SMOOTH,SURFACE IS ROUGH,NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WALLS AT REAR HOT WATER TANK /LAUNDRY ROOM WITH OPENINGS INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OPENED CEILING VENT AT BABY'S ROOM (WEST SITE)INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENT COVER