Shining Star Child Development Institute of the Arts Inc.
3010-3016 E 92nd St, Chicago, IL 60617
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60617 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 21, 2026
Shining Star Child Development Institute of the Arts Inc. was last inspected on May 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
May 21, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
14 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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 a 1/4" gap at the bottom of door in infant room. Must provide a tight fitting seal at outer opening to prevent the entry of pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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 handwashing sink in kitchen with seal peeling away from wall. Instructed to seal and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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 can opener with buildup of food debris. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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 a buildup of food splatter and debris behind 3-compartment sink. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical3 general 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 hand washing sign at hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service bowls and utensils stored inside utility closet. Instructed manager to remove to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in classroom area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles off floor to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed right toilet not flushing properly in children washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d) : must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean dust build up from cubbies and shelving units in busy bees,butterflies and caterpillars room.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in lighting bugs room.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 30lbs. Liquid eggs 46.4f in refrigerator in infants room . Product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.(cos)(priority 7-38-005)appx. 30lbs. $81.13.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the incorrect chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's at 3- compartment sink.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from cubbies and shelving units in busy bees,butterflies and caterpillars room
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in lighting bugs room.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical4 general 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 hand washing signage in boys toilet room. Manager provided sign during inspection
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers of rice and pasta with no labels. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name when not in the original packaging.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear exit door not completely rodent proofed. Instructed manager to seal 1/4" gap underneath door and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed stainless steel utensils improperly stored on cart next to stove. Instructed manager to invert utensils with handles up to prevent contamination. Manager inverted during inspection
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tile in hot water tank storage closet. Instructed manager to replace and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow prevention device on the rear utility sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dust on the hood ventilation system in the food prep area. Insructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed bottled water for human consumption stored in utility room. Instructed manager to remove and properly store in food storage area. Food storage is prohibited in mechanical rooms.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 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: 2-102.14(n) 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
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 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 or diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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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: 4-202.15 instructed to clean the can opener blade at the prep table in the kitchen.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 observed dust on the ventilation fans on the ceiling of the employee washroom and in one childrens washroom; clean vents to remove dust observed.
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)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean the vents inside the washrooms of dust build-up,instructed to clean and maintain area
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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 at the faucet handle at 3 compartment sink in kitchen area,instructed to repair
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from the storage closet inside boys washroom,located near the butterfly class room,to prevent rodent harborage
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Pass
License · 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: Noted water stain ceiling tiles in the teachers toilet room on the infant side. Must replace and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Must defrost the chest freezer in the kitchen area and remove rust from interior of equipement,instructed to clean and maintain equipment
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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: Clean the floors in the kitchen area,along wall base and corners
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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 clean the light shield cover in the kitchen area
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Refrigerator in infant/toddler classroom not maintaining adequate temperatures. Air temp in refrigerator-59f, air temp in freezer-48f. Instructed to repair or replace unit. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Turkey lasagna- 136f, mixed vegetables-134f, milk-60.1f. All cooked foods must be held at 140 degrees or above until served, and all cold potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40 degrees or below until served. Instructed to obtain hot h0olding units to maintain product temperature after cooked until served, and to repair or replace refrigerator. All product found at improper temperature voluntarily discarded. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the following: interiors and exteriors pf all cabinets in kitchen, and toilets in classroom #2
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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: Clean floors along the bases of the walls in classrooms where needed.
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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: Clean and/or paint all wood doors throughout. Replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout. Repair hole in wall around around gas line pipe in kitchen. Seal all loose wall cove(baseboards) throughout.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace broken light shield in kitchen area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair ventilation over cooking equipment. Repair leaky faucet at 3 compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Unable to gain access to mop sink in janitors closet due to massive clutter, sink must be accessible for use and floors must be accessible for cleaning and servicing by pest control. Small electrical closet in washroom by exit door cluttered with stock sitting on the floor, all articles stored must be elevated 6 inches off floor.
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