Bright Smiles Daycare

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Inspections

1. Jul 30, 2026 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Jul 29, 2026 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

3. Nov 24, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INTERIOR OF HAND SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

4. Feb 14, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Feb 8, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINET UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

     OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS, HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN (83.6F), 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN (84.3F), HAND WASHING SINK IN CHILDREN WASHROOM (81.4F-87.2F), HAND WASHING SINK IN EAST STAFF WASHROOM (86.7F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F AT HAND WASHING SINK AND 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED

6. Jan 30, 2023 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG RIGHT CORNER OF ROOM 4 DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN ROOM 4 AT NORTH DOOR DOOR FRAME.

7. Jan 23, 2023 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PIC DOESN'T HAVE A VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TURKEY & RICE).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINKS IN ROOM 4 & STAFF TOILET ROOM NEAR REAR OFFICE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON WOOD LEDGE IN KITCHEN HOT WATER TANK AREA & UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELF.COLUMBIA ROOM-ON CRATES,ENTERPRISE ROOM ON & BEHIND CUBBIES,ROOM 4- ON WALL BASE LEDGE BEHIND TOY SHELF.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/23/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED A GAP ALONG RIGHT CORNER OF ROOM 4 DOOR AND BENT DOOR SWEEP ON ENTERPRISE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS (SPOONS,FORKS)IN DISH RACK.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CRATES USED FOR STORAGE OF TOYS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LAST TOILET IN KIDS TOILET ROOM WRAPPED WITH A PLASTIC GARBAGE BAG/ IN POOR REPAIR AND LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH LAST HAND SINK IN SAME AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN REAR OFFICE STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED CEILING IN ROOM 4,KITCHEN,KIDS TOILET ROOM,STAFF TOILET ROOM NEAR LAUNDRY ROOM.HOLES IN WALL AND WALL BASE BEHIND WATER COOLER,IN FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM IN LAUNDRY ROOM,ROOM 4 AT NORTH DOOR DOOR FRAME.MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN KITCHEN.DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ROOM 4,LAUNDRY ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLICKERING LIGHT OUTSIDE OF KIDS TOILET ROOM.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2549262 2/2/22 NOT CORRECTED #55- OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AREA AND BROKEN KITCHEN CABINET DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#55- OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN UTILITY SINK CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8. Feb 2, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4"GAP UNDERNEATH FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AREA AND BROKEN KITCHEN CABINET DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN UTILITY SINK CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.

9. Jan 31, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM OR GREEN CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN GREEN CLASS ROOM AT 71.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR ACCURATELY RECORDING FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A PROBE THERMOMETER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROX 15 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN UTILITY SINK CLOSET AND APPROX 10 DROPPINGS IN FURNANCE ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4"GAP UNDERNEATH FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AREA AND BROKEN KITCHEN CABINET DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN UTILITY SINK CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.

10. Oct 23, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH CLASSROOM SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING SINK IN THE 2YR OLD CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED E-LEARNERS MAIN CLASSROOM HANDSINK COMING APART FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH AND REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED TILE IN ADULT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

11. Nov 7, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED A COVERED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

12. Oct 23, 2018 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF ALL FRONT DOORS. THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM, THE FRONT DOOR EAST OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE SIDE OF THE DOOR AND THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR, AND THE FRONT DOOR WEST OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE SIDE OF THE DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE CHILDRENS WASHROOM AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN UTILITY CLOSETS; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AND TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

13. Oct 24, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

14. Oct 4, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

      OBSERVED KIDS WASHROOM LOCATED AT REAR DOOR ENTRANCE NOT FULLY ENCLOSED .MUST INSTALL WALL AREA AT DOOR ENTRANCE AREA.

15. Sep 8, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      NO WATER AT REAR WASHROOM HAND SINK FAUCET.MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION

    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      NO SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION.

    • 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 EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. 21- RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS AROUND SUPPLIES INSIDE HOT WATER HEATER STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM KIDS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE. ALSO FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREA OF DOOR APPROX 1/4 INCH. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

      NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED FOR 3- COMP SINK DISH WASHING. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

      OBSERVED KIDS WASHROOM LOCATED AT REAR DOOR ENTRANCE NOT FULLY ENCLOSED .MUST INSTALL WALL AREA AT DOOR ENTRANCE AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SOLIED/ STAINED CEILING TILES ON PREMISES.MUST REPLACE. ALSO OPENINGS IN CEILING TILES,AND AROUND PIES IN CEILINGS.MUST SEAL.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY VENTED TO THE ROOF. MUST PROPERLY VENT HOOD OR REMOVE STOVE. ALSO NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST INSTALL.