Shining Star Child Development
10540-44 S Ewing Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60617 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 21, 2026
Shining Star Child Development was last inspected on May 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
May 21, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 observed crates being used for shelving. Instructed to remove and provide shelving units for all storage.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspection history
18 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed the hot water knob leaking at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service utensils not inverted. Instructed manager to invert all single service utensils to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & 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 food items, baby formula, etc stored inside utility closet. Instructed manager to remove all food items from utility closet to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 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: 4-101.19 : must remove rust from stall dividers in boy's toilet room.
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: 4-301.14 : must repair or replace very loud ventilation units in all toilet rooms.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous priority violation from report #2578405 7/10/23 not corrected still observed evidence of appx. 30 or more live small flies on walls, boxes, window sills crawling in and on shelving units,cubbies, toy shelves in kitchen,dry food storage area,hallway near lockers,all class rooms,window sills, several dead on floor and window sills.must remove dead insects.clean and sanitize surfaces. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premise on or after 7/13/23.(priority 7-42-090)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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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: 4-101.19 : must remove rust from stall dividers in boy's toilet room.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 : must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in both mop sink closets.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.14 : must repair or replace very loud ventilation units in all toilet rooms.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation from report #2577748 6/23/23 not corrected still observed evidence of appx. 100 or more live small flies on walls, boxes, window sills crawling in and on shelving units,cubbies, toy shelves in kitchen,dry food storage area,hallway near lockers,all class rooms,window sills,when basement trap door was opened they flew out from there and several dead on floor and window sills.must remove dead insects.clean and sanitize surfaces. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premise on or after 7/10/23.(priority 7-42-090)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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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: : 4-101.19 : must remove rust from stall dividers in boy's toilet room.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 : must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in both mop sink closets.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.14 : must repair or replace very loud ventilation units in all toilet rooms.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
9 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 evidence of appx. 30 or more live small flies on walls, boxes, window sills crawling in and on shelving units,cubbies, toy shelves in kitchen,dry food storage area,hallway near lockers,all class rooms,window sills and several dead in window sills and baby beds.must remove dead insects.clean and sanitize surfaces. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premise on or after 6/23/23.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed crates used for food storage in dry food storage area.must eliminate and provide adequate shelving units.must remove rust from stall dividers in boy's toilet room.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from some cubbies , toy shelves and window sills in all class rooms.
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 seal gaps around pipes underneath at hand sinks in toilet rooms,holes in ceiling in kitchen.
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: Must scrape and paint chipping paint on walls in catalilies class room.
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: Must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in both mop sink closets.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace very loud ventilation units in all toilet rooms.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2557100 6/9/22 not corrected.3-302.12 :#37- observed bulk bins of pasta with no labels. Instructed manager to label all products with common name when not in the original packaging/containers. 6-202.15 :#38- observed all entry and exit doors with 1/4" or more gap underneath and between the doors. Instructed manager to seal gaps to prevent enrty of pests.(priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical2 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 toilet room labeled mens. Instructed manager to provide signage
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 bins of pasta with no labels. Instructed manager to label all products with common name when not in the original packaging/containers.
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 all entry and exit doors with 1/4" or more gap underneath and between the doors. Instructed manager to seal gaps to prevent enrty of pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical1 paperwork 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 signs at the hand sinks located in the staff women and men toliet rooms. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates for employees in the kitchen on site. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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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 supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide adequate supplies for clean up policy. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored in utility/electrical room. Instructed manager to remove. Food may not be stored in mechanical rooms or under other sources of contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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 milk crates used as shelving in rear storage area. Instructed manager to remove milk crates and provide adequate shelving that is smooth and easily cleanable.
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 attached drainboard on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to properly install and maintain.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.13 observed food being thawed in a bowl of water. Instructed manager on proper thawing methods under cold running water (not exceeding 70f) and only thaw until the product reaches 41f.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods 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: 4-201.11 observed plastic being used as sink stoppers in the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide appropriate sink stoppers for the 3 compartment sink.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no closed receptacle inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 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: 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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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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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 floors in the rear storage closet and inside furance closet along wall base and corners
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Pass
License · Pass
2 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 infant room. Must replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted a leak at the faucet neck at the 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 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 the rear exit door not rodent proof,has a 1/4 inch gap at the bottom of door,instructed to repair to prevent rodent entry,serious violation 7-38-020
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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 in the rear storage closet,along wall base and corners
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Pass
License · 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: Paint rusty exterior of grease trap in kitchen.
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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 and in corners in washromms and janitor's closets(debris).
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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: Replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Install a metal drain board onto 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: Eliminate clutter in men's washroom, all areas must be accessible for cleaning and servicing by pest control.
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