Shining Star Child Development Institute of the Arts

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 23, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Leak at the pipe underneath the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair leak and maintain good plumbing.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Closets in the classrooms with clutter and items stored on the floor. Instructed to eliminate clutter, organize the area and elevate items 6" off the floor and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Mop stored in the bucket with dirt water. Instructed to store mop hanging up for proper air drying. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The floors in the corners, in the closets, unused classrooms and around heavy equipment with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Oct 18, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Lower surface inside the oven in the kitchen area has food spills.instructed to remove the aluminum foil, clean and maintain the interior of the oven.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The floors in the corners, in the closets and around heavy equipment with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Closets in the classrooms with clutter and items stored on the floor. Instructed to eliminate clutter, organize the area and elevate items 6" off the floor and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: One of the lights in the rear of the ocean classroom is out. Instructed to provide and maintain lighting.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Nov 29, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the classrooms. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the corners and around heavy equipment with dirt and debris. Vents in the staff toilet room with dirt/dust build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors and vents.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mops not properly stored when not in use. Instructed manager to store hanging up to air dry when not in use. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Jul 8, 2022 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

5. Jun 10, 2022 Fail

   License Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed continued non-compliance from report #2556534 dated 5/31/2022. Observed hot water temperature at 87.8f and one hand sink and out of order sign at one hand sinks. Instructed manager that hot water must be a minimum of 100.0f at all times. Priority 7-42-090 citation issued

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: On re-inspection observed one inoperable ambient air thermometer. Instructed manager to replace/repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing window screen in window in moon room toilet room. Instructed manager to repair /replace to prevent insects/pests from entering facility.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle for feminine hygiene products in staff toilet room in little owls room. Instructed manager to provide for all staff toilet rooms

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in large storage area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation in toilet rooms in moon room area. Instructed manager to provide

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. May 31, 2022 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hot water temperature at 71.4f and 95.7f at two hand sinks in sky room and hot water temperature at 88.7f at hand sink in yellow room. Instructed manager that hot water must be a minimum of 100.0f at all times. Priority 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers in small reach refrigerators in little owl and baby owl class rooms. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing window screen in window in moon room toilet room. Instructed manager to repair /replace to prevent insects/pests from entering facility.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle for feminine hygiene products in staff toilet room in little owls room. Instructed manager to provide for all staff toilet rooms

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in large storage area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation in toilet rooms in moon room area. Instructed manager to provide

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. Jul 7, 2020 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cereal and baby food stored inside cabinet under hand washing sink in infant room. Instructed manager to remove. Food should be protected from potential drips or overhead leakage.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

8. Jul 1, 2020 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at hand washing sinks star room washroom (65.1f), moon room washroom (72.1f-75.4f), and east washroom (66.2f). Instructed manager to provide at least 100f water at all hand washing sinks. Priority 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cereal and baby food stored inside cabinet under hand washing sink in infant room. Instructed manager to remove. Food should be protected from potential drips or overhead leakage.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

9. Aug 23, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed vomiting and diarrheal procedure in place. However must provide all necessary items outlined in procedure including disposable gloves, face mask, disposable mop and appropriate sanitizer to kill the noro virus. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Back flow preventers not located at utility sink. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

10. Aug 21, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed vomiting and diarrheal procedure in place. However must provide all necessary items outlined in procedure including disposable gloves, face mask, disposable mop and appropriate sanitizer to kill the noro virus. Priority foundation.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Handwashing sink in prep area not maintained.observed hot water temperature at 95.f. Water had to run constantly for 10 min and temperature only reach 97.3f. Instructed that hot water at handwashing sinks must be a minimium of 100.f. Must repair by reinspection. Priority violation issued 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Back flow preventers not located at utility sink. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation over cooking equipment not working. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

11. Sep 27, 2018 Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no clean up policy for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed hand washing sink next to utensil storage shelving in prep area. Instructed manager to install splash guard between hand washing sink and utensil storage shelving unit.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed raw wood shelving in rear storage area. Instructed manager to seal/paint all raw wood shelving. Shelving must be smooth and easily cleanable. Observed milk crates used for shelving in rear storage area. Instructed to provide adequate shelving or pallets for storage.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 back flow preventers not located at utility sink. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed clutter in rear storage area and supply closets. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles/equipment, organize and maintain all storage areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

12. Sep 20, 2018 Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no clean up policy for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed hand washing sink next to utensil storage shelving in prep area. Instructed manager to install splash guard between hand washing sink and utensil storage shelving unit.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed raw wood shelving in rear storage area. Instructed manager to seal/paint all raw wood shelving. Shelving must be smooth and easily cleanable. Observed milk crates used for shelving in rear storage area. Instructed to provide adequate shelving or pallets for storage.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-302.14 observed no chemical sanitizer test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper sanitizer concentration in 3-compartment sink. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 back flow preventers not located at utility sink. Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed mixing valve in poor repair in rear 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: 6-501.114 observed clutter in rear storage area and supply closets. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles/equipment, organize and maintain all storage 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: 2-102.12 observed no valid chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Instructed manager to provide original chicago food sanitation certificate. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

13. Jun 1, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found loose rubber gaskets at the two door refrigeration unit in the kitchen; repair or replace gaskets to avoid escaping air from unit. (unit is holding at proper temperature at this time).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed some water stained ceiling tile in the storage room behind the staff lunchroom; replace tile where needed in center.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found one of three sinks in the classroom for the two years olds clogged; must unclog sink.

14. Jun 8, 2016 Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hood vents with accumulated dust. Instructed to clean and maintain hood vents.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the back storage room with accumulated unused items. Instructed to remove and/or better organize unused items.

15. Nov 12, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken splash gaurd on exposed hand sink in kitchen, also broken door gasket on reach in cooler in kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on the following food and non food contact equipment; interior of childrens storage cubicles throughout premises, interior of freezer in rear. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors in the rear childrens toilet rooms, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tile in the star, yellow room, and office. Also hole in wall in the yellow room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet at and exposed hand sink in the sun room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the rear of yellow room near the exit door. Also in storage closet in star room. Instructed to remove items six inches off floors to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.

16. Feb 24, 2015 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    8 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must remove foil from shelf above stove.must provide a splash guard in between 3- comp sink and shelving unit in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust from all shelving units and cubbies in all class rooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in head start,star and moon rooms.

    • 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 stained and damaged ceiling tiles in all class rooms,wall in poor repair in star room at closet,loose and gaps at wall bases in star room,moon room,window frame and outlet in head start room,window in toilet room in star room,adjust thresholds at head start room door,sun room and infants room,torn screens on all screen doors.must seal all openings around pipes leading into walls and ceilings throughout premises.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in all class rooms and peeling paint on hood in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burnt out light bulbs in mop sink closet and head start classroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at 3- comp sink and slow drain at mop sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer for both refrigerators in infants room.

    • 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 all classroom closets.

17. Jun 12, 2014 Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Provide a splash guard at the exposed handsink next to the 3 comparment sink and shelving unit in prep area