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Joyful Noise Christian Daycare

4243 W NORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60639 · Cook County

48cited violations
3serious tier
14inspections
25tier not stated

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
20252111
2024141
2023111
2020100
2019150
20182120
2017140
2016220
2015120
2014150

Inspections

  1. May 26, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

  2. Apr 2, 2025 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  3. Mar 31, 2025 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  4. Mar 18, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF VISITORS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • 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.

  5. Jan 30, 2023 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

  6. Dec 7, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  7. Dec 12, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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. -

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  8. Nov 7, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  9. Oct 30, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  10. Sep 19, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  11. Dec 2, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

  12. May 27, 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

      OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN CHILDRENS RESTROOM, AND CLASSROOM NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  13. Jan 12, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT MAIN KITCHEN.(1ST FLOOR)

  14. Oct 3, 2014 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

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.