Wise Owl Daycare

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Inspections

1. Oct 28, 2025 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.16OBSERVED CHIPPED / PEELING PAINT AT HANDSINK IN INFANTS 0-10 MONTHS, IN INFANTS ROOM 10 MONTHS -15 MONTHS AND STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

2. Oct 21, 2025 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE OVEN OF STOVE IN PREP AREA GROUND BEEF FOUND AT 127.5F, PIC WAS WITHIN TIME TO REHEAT GROUND BEEF VERIFIED WITH COOK TIME TEMP LOG. BEEF WAS RE-HEATED TO 165F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     NO HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES FOR HOLDING HOT FOODS THAT WILL BE COOKED ON SITE DAILY; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CHIPPED / PEELING PAINT AT HANDSINK IN INFANTS 0-10 MONTHS, IN INFANTS ROOM 10 MONTHS -15 MONTHS AND STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

3. Apr 2, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

4. Mar 22, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     PREP AREA FLOOR CLUTTERED AROUND WASHER/DRYER MACHINES. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED 2 WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AROUND PIPE. MUST REPLACE SAID WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

5. Nov 7, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST INSTALL AN END CAP WHERE MISSING ON THE END OF THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     THE VENTILATION FAN LOCATED OVER THE STOVE IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.

6. May 7, 2021 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Apr 30, 2021 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     SOME VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING CLEANING ITEMS MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK NOT MAINTAINED, FOUND LAST INSPECTION REPORT IN LOGBOOK DATED 03/2018. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).

8. Dec 5, 2019 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 64 - 1/2 GALLONS OF MILK RANGING FROM 47.3F-47.7F INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.32 GALLONS.$120.(COS)(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 48.6F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE SUCH AS (MILK).A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON REFRIGERATOR UNTIL REPAIRED.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005).AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 38.1F FOR REFRIGERATOR.MAY RESUME USAGE.

9. Dec 2, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO PIC WITH 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,PEACHES).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE BAGS ON SHELVING UNITS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE IN PREP AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2346016 11/20/2019 NOT CORRECTED #36- STILL OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF MEASURING COLD AND HOT FOODS.MANAGER ON DUTY SENT EMPLOYEE TO STORE TO PURCHASE THERMOMETER DURING INSPECTION.PROBE THERMOMETER IS NOW PROVIDED. (PRIORITY 7-42-090)

10. Nov 20, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PIC WITH 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 VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF MEASURING COLD AND HOT FOODS. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE BAGS ON SHELVING UNITS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE IN PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST ADJUST MIXING VALVE AT HAND SINK IN 2'S ROOM NEAR CHANGING TABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN INFANTS AND TODDLERS ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS IN TODDLERS AND 2'S ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA.

11. Nov 19, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-102.12 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-302.12 IMPROPER THERMOMETER PROVIDED. THE THERMOMETER HAD A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 160F. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF MEASURING COLD AND HOT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.11 OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS AND CEREALS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

12. May 11, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

13. May 4, 2017 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

      OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST ACCULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE MILK REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

14. Jul 28, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found missing ceiling tile over kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair/replace. Must maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found vents in employee restroom with excessive dust build up. Instructed to remove dust, clean and maintain.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Found storage room in rear of facility with items on floor. Instructed to elevate all storage at least 6 inches above the floor for proper cleaning. Must maintain.

15. Apr 20, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION COVER INSIDE GIRLS/BOYS BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE STOVE AND INSIDE GIRLS/BOYS BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE STOVE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN GIRLS/BOYS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

16. May 3, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ADVISED OWNER THAT BASEMENT AREAS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

17. Mar 18, 2013 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Fail.

18. Feb 28, 2013 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Fail.