Cornerstone Child Care
1111 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60610 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 25, 2026
Cornerstone Child Care was last inspected on March 25, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
March 25, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the hand washing sink in the staff toilet room (2nd flr)leaking at the faucet... Observed both hand washing sinks on the first floor infant and toddler rooms reallt loose. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed infant lower wall across from the handsink missing coverings. Instructed to cover as a means to prevent insect or pest activity.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
15 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the first hand washing sink in the main toilet room with a leak at the faucet. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the laundry room floor under and around the cleaning units with a heavy build up of dirt, dust and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the walk in freezer and cooler with a build up of dirt and debris on the floor under the shelving along the walls. Instructed to clean and maintain areas.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the first two hand wahing stations in the main rest room in the hall of the conerstone kids facility. When pushed down the water leaks from under the knob head. Also observed the seal located at the three compartment sink needs to be resealed and the sink sitting flush against the wall. Instructed to repair all and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the food service area and the dry storage area with a build up of dirt and food debris under shelving and cooking equipment along the walls. Instructed to clean and maintain areas as a means of preventing possible pest and or insect feeding and harboring.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea procedure or clean up kit on site. Facility must provide procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Must install thermometers inside all small refrigerators in infant/toddler rooms. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must repair loose faucet on handwashing sink in infant/toddler room on 1st floor, instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean loose food debris and dust from behind heavy equipment in food prep area, and in janitor's closet. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rusty food storage shelving in rear storage room adjacent to prep area. Must repaint or replace shelving.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible registering temperature indicators to determine the water temperature at the utensil surface inside of the high-temperature dish machine. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor underneath dish area and under food storage shelving in rear storage room. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing light bulbs above 2-door milk cooler in main kitchen food prep area. Must provide and maintain adequate lighting.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical Show violations
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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 site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation. 7.38.010.no citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea procedure or clean up kit on site. Facility must provide procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed time/temperature control for safety food (cooked potatoes) held for over 24 hours with out discard date. Instructed facility to provide discard date for any tcs foods held for over 24 hours. Priority foundation. No citation issued. 7-38-005
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed duct tape used as means of repair on faucet sprayer in pre school 1 class room. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed 72 X 38 in wide square hole in wall and ceiling of mop closet, directly above mop sink, at all times. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed small leak underneath 1 comp sink in early pre school class room. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed small leak at sprayer faucet in pre school 1 class room. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed clutter, arts and crafts supplies, stored on floor in closet of pre-K one room. Instructed manager to elevate, remove any unnecessary items and organize entire area and elevate at least 6 inches off the floor at all times.
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed plastic cups used for portioning within dry cereal and dry snacks. Use handled scoops so that handle stays out of food product and prevent contamination.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed wall under sink in room preschool 1 drywall in disrepair. Repair drywall to prevent pest entry. Restore to a smooth easily cleanable condition.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must properly label medium sized containers holding various types of cereals at the storage rack in front of the walk-in freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize the interior of both microwave ovens to remove food splashes.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must maintain floors dry in the dish machine area room under the sprayer portion of machine and under the exposed hand washing sink to prevent pest breeding.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair leak under the sprayer portion of the dish machine which is causing a large puddle of water at the above stated area.
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed slight calcium build up inside ice machine upper portion. Instructed manager to clean and maintain interior of ice machine.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Garbage dumspter area not maintained,observed garbage dumpsters overflowing with trash.must notify disposal co for service and maintain all containers covered at all times.serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Kitchen floors along walls and in all corners including floor drains and storage closets in need for further cleaning and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Remove accumulation of dusts on ventilation covers in students toilet rooms and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Elevate stored articles in storage closets at least 6" inches off the floor/wall for easier cleaning and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and maintain.
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Pass
License · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Noted a slight discoloration on the inner lining of ice machine. Instructed to detail clean, sanitize and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially behind cooking stove and shelving by the 3 compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Noted dust accumulation on ceiling and vents inside the kitchen walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted slow drain at the children's hand wash sink at the early pre-k room. Instructed to repair and maintain. Also noted no ventilation at the employee bathroom at the pre-k room #1.
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.