5 Star Childcare Development Center
2811 W FIFTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60612 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Children'S Services Facility)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2575240
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
Inspections
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Feb 23, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 28, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 22, 2024 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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May 15, 2024 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROX. 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP AND INSIDE THE CABINETS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 11, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BASEBOARD MISSING FROM WALL (RIGHT SIDE) IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT BOTTOM OF WALL IS ENCLOSED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLES AT BOTTOM OF WALL IN KITCHEN NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED WALL TO BE OPEN AND UNFINISHED.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL HOLES AND ENCLOSE WALL SO THAT DRYWALL/RAW WOOD IS NOT EXPROSED AND SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 8, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 1, 2022 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA WITH AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45.0F. ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST BE 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REFRIGERATOR TAGGED FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MEASURE HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
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Aug 6, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALL VENT NEAR ART AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN CLASSROOM CLOSET AND MOP SINK CLOSET.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 29, 2020 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
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BOXES OF PAPER GOODS AND CLEANING SUPPLIES STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AND THE UTILITY CLOSET WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 11, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE WITH NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITTING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE ESTABLISHMENT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 8, 2018 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL THE CORNER OF THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 6, 2018 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND SUPPLY IT WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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
THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
NO COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A SIGNED CONTRACT WITH A WASTE HAULING COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE THE CORRECT CHEMICAL TEST STRIP FOR THE TYPE OF SANITIZER BEING USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL THE CORNER OF THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
ONE OF THE LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS AND A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Serious
Critical
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.