Pass

Small World Daycare Center

834-36 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60608

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 18, 2026

Small World Daycare Center was last inspected on May 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

May 18, 2026 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Small leak at neck of faucet instructed to correct and maintain

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Small amounts of clutter in corners in kitchen area. Instructed to remove clutter and maintain

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

16 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Top surface of the washbowl in the staff's toilet room needs to be recaulked. Instructed to recaulk and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Lower surface of cabinets in the kitchen with dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles in the staff's toilet room and at the front door. Instructed 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: Mops not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners and closets with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must obtain a city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate and be on site at all times the facility is preparing and handling tcs foods. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation #2.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed cracks in the walls located by the exit door in the kitchen. Instructed to make surface smooth and easily cleanable.

      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: 2-101.11 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager not on site while tcs foods (rice) are being prepared handled and served. Instructed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager must be on site at all times the facility is preparing, handling, and serving tcs foods. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the handwashing sink inaccessible at the time of inspection. Observed a handwashing sink filled with a bag of rice and towels. Instructed to always make hand washing sink accessible at all times to allow for proper hand washing. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c).citation issued. The bag of rice and towels was removed at the time of inspection.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  5. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:2,&b) observed time/temperature control for safety foods (raw eggs) stored on the counter at room temperature; about 3 lbs of raw eggs at 75f. Instructed to discard and denature said tcs foods and always maintain all tcs foods at 41f or less at all times. Manager discarded said tcs foods during the inspection. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: No hair restraint on the person in the kitchen at time of inspection. Instructed to wear a hair restraint at all times and maintain

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND SPILLING ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(b)

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No original city of chicago food service manager certification on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  8. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  9. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(a) observed 3 compartment sink only maintaining 97f during the inspection. Instructed to repair so that the 3 compartment sink maintains 110f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Premises has policy, uses bleach as sanitizer, but no chlorine test strips with the range of 1000-5000ppm, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a broken thermometer in the cooler at this time, instructed to provide new thermometer and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

  11. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy was observed on the premises. Management instructed to provide an employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-012a. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No clean-up policy provided on the premises for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide a written policy on the premises with proper clean-up equipment. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cooked food wasn’t cooled quickly enough.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooked peas and corn stored in a container in the refrigerator at 46.9f. The food was labeled as being cooked on 7/3/18. Management instructed to properly cool all time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 20)

      Proper cooling time and temperature

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods stored at improper temperatures inside of the refrigerator: observed milk at 45.9f, sour cream at 48.9f, cheese at 51.8f, yogurt at 51.4f, orange juice at 46.4f, and raw beef at 45.5f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 30# of food worth $100. Priority violation 7-38-005. Refer to violation #20 for citation.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

  12. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in childrens classrooms of debri in open areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Organize and maintain west utility closet.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors in the food prep area with minor food debris. Instructed to clean along the walls and in all corners and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a odor coming from the air gap located by the grease trap of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to contact plumber for service.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 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: Remove dust build-up on ventilation fan in student washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Organize all utility closets and remove excess litter outside near dumpster.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers must wear hair restraints.

  15. 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: Remove dusts accumulations on ventilation covers throughout the premises and remove cobwebs from lower walls beneath the kitchen 3 compartment sink and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide,maintain additional adequate sink stopper for the 3 compartment sink.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.