Joyful Noise Christian Daycare
4243 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60639 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Children'S Services Facility)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2215963
- 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 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 26, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER AT HANDSINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND RACK WITH PLATES IN KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 2, 2025 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO LABEL IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.16 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED DUST/RUST/DIRT DEBRIS AT CEILING TILES WHERE CEILING TILES MEET THE TOP OF THE WALL AREA IN THE BOUNCING BUNNIES CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 OBSERVED MISSING/NO LIGHTBULB COVER IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND VISITOR WASHROOM ALONG WITH OVERHEAD LIGHTBULBS OUT IN THE CATERPILLAR CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 OBSERVED MISSING/NO LIGHTBULB COVER IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND VISITOR WASHROOM ALONG WITH OVERHEAD LIGHTBULBS OUT IN THE CATERPILLAR CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 31, 2025 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER AT 76.5F AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE BUTTERFLY CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO LABEL IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST/RUST/DIRT DEBRIS AT CEILING TILES WHERE CEILING TILES MEET THE TOP OF THE WALL AREA IN THE BOUNCING BUNNIES CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING/NO LIGHTBULB COVER IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND VISITOR WASHROOM ALONG WITH OVERHEAD LIGHTBULBS OUT IN THE CATERPILLAR CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DIRTY VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, VISITOR WASHROOM AND THE BOUNCING BUNNIES CLASROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
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Mar 18, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT OF KID'S WASHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 74.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO 100.3F PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF VISITORS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 30, 2023 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND SINKS AT A TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT A TEMPERATURE OF 110.0F OR ABOVE. OBSERVED HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS RANGING FROM 64F-70.0F THROUGHOUT FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AND ADJUSTED TEMPERATURE AT WATER HEATER TANK. HOT WATER RESTORED.
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Serious
Priority
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Dec 7, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 12, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENTED A XEROX COPY OF MENTIONED CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME.THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE AN ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND HAVE POSTED AS REQUIRED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ELECTRICAL CLOSET ADJACENT TO FOOD PREP AREA AND UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSET SHOWED MANAGER AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND DIRTY FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE WASHING MACHINES SHOWED MANAGER.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 7, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · 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 ON SITE. MUST 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 VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM/SIDES OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND THE REAR 2ND FLOOR DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL ENTRYWAYS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CORK TILES USED FOR THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE A NONPOROUS, NONCORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 30, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST 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
2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROX 100 RODENT DROPPINGS WERE IDENTIFIED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND/UNDER THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN THE KITCHEN CABINETS, ON THE FLOOR ALONG ALL WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BOTH LEVELS, ON THE FLOOR OF THE UTILITY CLOSET, ON THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET ROOMS,IN THE TOILET ROOM CABINETS. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN, DISINFECT, AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM/SIDES OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND THE REAR 2ND FLOOR DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL ENTRYWAYS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.14: OBSERVED A CARPET RUG ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE, AND PROVIDE A FLOOR MAT THAT IS A NONABSORBENT, NONCORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: OBSERVED CORK TILES USED FOR THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE A NONPOROUS, NONCORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 19, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON GREASE TRAP LID, NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND TO ENSURE THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE, UNDERNEATH THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ON LEFT SIDE AND DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND TO ENSURE SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT, IN VISITORS BATHROOM ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK WITH LOOSE SEALANT AND IN POOL REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED TOILET IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM, NOT FLUSHING. SECOND FLOOR IS NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 2, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAP LID RUSTY NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 27, 2016 Canvass · 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
OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN CHILDRENS RESTROOM, AND CLASSROOM NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 12, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT MAIN KITCHEN.(1ST FLOOR)
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 3, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. KITCHEN AND INFANTS ROOM,LOOSE TRIM ON STAIR LEADING TO 2ND FL.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN IN BUTTERFLIES,EXPLORER,BUSY BEE,INFANTS & HOLE IN CEING IN BUTTERFLIES AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN 1ST FL. KITCHEN AND BOUNCING BUNNIES.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BUTTERFLIES,EXPLORER,BOUNCING BUNNIES,BUSY BEE.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN 1ST FL. KITCHEN.AND REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN BUTTERFLIES.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST RECAULK HAND SINK IN 2ND FL. BOY'S TOILET ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN 1ST & 2ND FL. MOP SINK CLOSETS,2ND FL.STORAGE ROOM AND CLASSROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
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.