Lee's Cuddles N Care Inc.
6100-6106 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Apr 7, 2026
Lee's Cuddles N Care Inc. was last inspected on April 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
April 7, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove dead ants from base board in main classroom near entrance.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspection history
15 inspections on record
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at employee bathroom handwashing sink in the 2 baby room that is not in use. Temperature of water was 88.5f-90.1f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed trash and debris around/behind the dumspeter enclosure area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed cracked ceiling tile(s) and gaps in the ceiling tile(s) in the infant classroom. Instructed to replace/repair ceiling tile(s), clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mop in the utility closet drying improperly. Instructed to properly store/dry mop.
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 lightbulb shield in the furance room/closet by the kitchen area. Instructed to provide lightbulb shield. Observed missing lightbulbs or lightbulbs out in the infant classroom. Instructed to replace with working lightbulbs. Observed in the explorers classroom three recessed light fixtures in need of replacement/repair and one fixture missing a lightbulb cover/shield. Instructed to provide/replace replace.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed vents throughout the facility to be dirty with debris/dirty lent specifically the vents in the staff washroom, infant classroom, sunshine room, explorers room shooting stars room. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the pest control log book not maintained. Only one pest inspection was performed in the past year. Management instructed that to have at least 2 pest inspections per year from a licensed pest control company. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a working ventilation fan inside the washroom with two small toilets ("moline's washroom") and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 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 kit and procedure on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea. Left one pager and instructed to maintain a procedure and kit containing all necessary supplies for responding to vomit and diarrhea including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage at exposed hand sink in kitchen and at washbowl sinks located in student bathroom on west side of building. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed holes and cracks in wall behind water heater located in utility closet. Instructed to seal and maintain to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken black mini fridge in kitchen area next to 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove from premises.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on vent located above changing station. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general 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 written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for 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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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: The light shield was missing from the light fixture in the food preparation area. Management instructed to install.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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 ice build up inside refrigerator in infant room. Instructed to defrost, clean and maintain. Observed not working extra refrigerator in food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain in good repair or remove.
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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: Observed dust build up behind furnace in storage room. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed clutters on floor in storage room. Instructed to elevate 6-inch off the floor and better organize to prevent pest breeding.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
5 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: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STALL DIVIDER IN ADULTS REAR LAST TOILETROOM
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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: Inspector Comments:MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BOTH REAR CHILDRENS AND ADULTS TOILETROOMS
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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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING IN KITCHEN,OPENING AROUND PIPE IN INFANTS ROOMSTAINED CEILING TILES IN WOBBLERS ROOM,INFANTS ROOM,DAMAGED CEILING IN PRE-K ROOM NEAR COTS.MUST CLEAN SPIDER WEBS FROM UPPER WINDOW IN INFANTS ROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR HAND SINK IN WOBBLERS
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PRE- K ROOM,TODDLERS ROOM CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD.MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN PRE-K ROOM
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR STAFF REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN
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Fail
License · Fail
7 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 75 or more rodent dropping scattered in various area such as kitchen-lower food storage shelf,on floor in hot water tank room,wobblers room-on lower toy shelf,inside of storage cabinet,in opening at wood trim at front window,infants room-on floor under pipe leading into wall,toddler room-in storage cabinet,pre-k room on floor along wall base,inside of storage cabinet,lower toy shelf,bookcase,storage room-on floor in between furnances and under unused 3- comp sink.also a "3/4" gap along bottom of storage room door.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof door.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/17/17.(serious 7-38-020)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from stall divider in adults rear last toiletroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from explorers room cubbies and shelving units,wobblers room-book case,pre-k room shelving units.
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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 clean debri from floor in pre-k room behind computer desk.must replace or repair missing floor tiles in both rear childrens and adults toiletrooms.
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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: Must repair or replace openings around pipes leading into ceiling in kitchen,opening around pipe in infants roomstained ceiling tiles in wobblers room,infants room,damaged ceiling in pre-k room near cots.must clean spider webs from upper window in infants room.must scrape and paint peeling paint on wall near hand sink in wobblers room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must replace burnt out light and cracked light shield in pre- k room,toddlers room cracked light shield.must provide shatter proof bulbs in pre-k room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer for staff refrigerator in kitchen.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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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 water damaged ceiling tile in toddler room, instructed to replace.
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Found food warmer not clean. Must clean and sanitize.
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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: Found wall not smooth and easy to clean. (peeling wallpaper). Must remove and clean walls.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
7 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: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STALL DIVIDERS IN TOILET ROOM AND REPAIR THE SAME.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SOME CUBBIES AND SHELVING UNITS IN PRE-K ROOM
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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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM ALONG WALL BASES IN TOY STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN TODDLERS ROOM & INFANTS ROOM
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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: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN KITCHEN BEHIND SMALL REFRIGERATOR,IN CEILING IN TODDLERS ROOM,TOY STORAGE AREA,ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS AND KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN INFANTS,TODDLERS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN CLASS ROOMS , KITCHEN AND SOME TOILET ROOMS WHERE NEEDED.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLDS AT ALL DOORS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN,LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS ALONG WINDOWS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM NEAR TODDLERS ROOM.
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Fail
License · Fail
8 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while potentially hazardous foods are being served at this time such as chicken,beans,french fries,milk,etc. Must be on site at all times.(serious 7-38-012).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from stall dividers in toilet room and repair the same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from some cubbies and shelving units in pre-k room.
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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 clean dirt from along wall bases in toy storage area.must repair or replace damaged and missing floor tiles in toddlers room & infants room.
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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: Must seal all holes in walls in kitchen behind small refrigerator,in ceiling in toddlers room,toy storage area,all openings around pipes leading into walls and ceilings in all class rooms and kitchen.must repair or replace loose wall bases in infants,toddlers.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in class rooms , kitchen and some toilet rooms where needed.must adjust thresholds at all doors.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose light shield in kitchen,light shields or shatter proof bulbs in all class rooms along windows.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide a back flow device on mop sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in storage room near toddlers room.
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