Pass

Stair Step Villa Nur & Kinderg

6725 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649

Daycare (2 - 6 Years) ZIP 60649 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 9, 2025

Stair Step Villa Nur & Kinderg was last inspected on July 9, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

July 9, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general
  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: Dead centipedeon glueboard instructed to change glueboards.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: All woping cloths when not in use must be in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to correct and maintain

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment in need of ckeaning to remove all food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in cooler in need of cleaning to remove all debris. Instructed to clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspection history

18 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under and around equipment and in corner areas where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the interior of the refrigeration unit and freezer and counter top area in kitchen.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor in corner areas of facility. Instructed to clean the bottom area of the chemical storage cabinet in the kitchen to remove spillage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to organize and maintain all closets to avoid clutter by removing unnecessary items.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Glue boards with dead insects must be removed and replaced with new board, correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Sponges on site that are worn and discolored instructed to discard and to refrain from using sponges.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a bucket of single use plasticware dirty instructed to discard and have single use wrapped utensils.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All food contact surfaces in need of detail cleaning to remove all debris. All counters in need of cleaning, all shelves in need of cleaning, interior of refrigeratior and freezer in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of cleaning intructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling in front classroom area in need of repair. Hole from missing light fixture must be corrected

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All unnecessary clutter in classrooms, kitchen in need of removing. All toys and items must be off the floor. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 open box of rodent bait with exposed pellets on floor in corner by television in child play/sleep room. Manager removed open bait box from floor at time of inspection. Instructed manager to have pest control company to administer all pest control services priority violation 7-38-015 citation issued

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Glue boards with dead insects must be removed and replaced with new board, correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Sponges on site that are worn and discolored instructed to discard and to refrain from using sponges.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a bucket of single use plasticware dirty instructed to discard and have single use wrapped utensils.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Incorrect chemical test strips on site. Premises states bleach is being used for sanitizing of utensils bottle of bleach on site however qac strips on site to measure sanitizer. Instructed manager to obtain correct strips to measure sanitizer. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All food contact surfaces in need of detail cleaning to remove all debris. All counters in need of cleaning, all shelves in need of cleaning, interior of refrigeratior and freezer in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: No commercial dumpster on site for garbage disposal. Instructed manager all retail food, licensed daycare facilities in need of commercial garbage disposal. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) no citation issued

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of cleaning intructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling in front classroom area in need of repair. Hole from missing light fixture must be corrected

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All unnecessary clutter in classrooms, kitchen in need of removing. All toys and items must be off the floor. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the refrigeratior and counter tops to remove debris and/or spills.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on shelving units, rolling carts and tables in prep, classroom and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings in ceilings and around pipe fittings in basement. Instructed manager to seal all openings in ceilings, around pipe fittings in all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unnecessary articles and unused equipment in prep, closet, classroom and basement storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles and organize all storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. No Entry

    Canvass Re-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid cicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no vomiting and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomiting and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on site in the event of a vomiting and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 40 rodent droppings scattered on floor, tables, and shelves in basement storage area, 20 mice droppings scattered on bottom of cot rollng cart 10 mice droppings scattered on floor along north wall in kitchen. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food and drnk items stored on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all stock six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on shelving units, rolling carts and tables in prep, classroom and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unnecessary articles and unused equipment in prep, closet, classroom and basement storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles and organize all storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust, dirt and debris on floors along walls and corners in prep, classroom and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and mantain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings in ceilings and around pipe fittings in basement. Instructed manager to seal all openings in ceilings, around pipe fittings in all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted. A certified manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at alltimes tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  9. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at left handwashing sink in children washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in kitchen prep, storage and closet areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles and properly organize all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter at front closet storage area and where necessary. Organize and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Washbowl(3rd) in kids restroom under repair. Three alternatives washbowls in restroom.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed the pic to clean shelves in the classrooms where the toys are stored.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  12. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in corner areas of kitchen under and around equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found some unnecessary items in basement; instructed to organize basement area.

  14. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must defrost and clean the interior of upright freezer in the basement to remove ice build up and spills.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in between equipment in the kitchen to remove debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Noted a hole in the wall behind the refrigerator in the kitchen. Must seal to prevent entry point for pest.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in thwe kitchen area,along wall base and corners

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a spring on the employee's washroom door in rear of premises

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter in the basement area,to prevent rodent harborage

  17. Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean the following: all cubbies, lockers, and storage shelves in book cases and plastic storage cabinets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors throughout including basement and stairs leading up to 2nd floor living quarters(dirt, dust and debris present).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Massive amounts of cob webs observed on walls and in corners in basement and in classrooms, need to clean areas more frequently.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair broken wash bowl in student washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Clutter(numerous harborage areas) found in areas throughout basement, on stairs leading up to second floor, in kitchen, inside closets, in classrooms, and in staff washroom. All food items and articles stored in these areas must be elevated 6 inches off the floor and away from the walls so that all areas are accessible for cleaning, inspecting and servicing by pest control company.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 16 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.