Pass

Bright Horizons

500 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60661

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60661 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 17, 2026

Bright Horizons was last inspected on June 17, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

June 17, 2026 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed bulk disposable paper towels stored in the kitchen area employee restroom. Instructed to relocate bulk disposable paper towels and store single-service articles outside of prohibited areas such as toilet rooms and maintain.

    Official wording (code 45)

    Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspection history

16 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the microwave located in the kitchen to have food debris. Instrcuted to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the staff toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site at the start time of inspection while eggs were being cooked. The designated person in charge, who is physically on site, must obtain and maintain a valid city of chicago food service sanitation license. Violation was corrected on site; the certified city of chicago food service sanitation manager, arlisa johnson, arrived on site approx 1 hour and 15 minutes through the inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed toilet room handwashing sink water temperature at 93.1f located in toddler room. Also noted annex toilet room (has washer and dryer) handwashing sink at 96f.must provide a minimum hot water temperature of 100f. Priority foundation citation issued. 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  5. No Entry

    License · No Entry

    No violations

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the refrigerator and freezer in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  7. No Entry

    License · No Entry

    No violations

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  9. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food container in dry storage cabinet area in kitchen with out proper labels, name and date. Informed manager that bulk food containers must have proper labels, name and date. Instructed manager to provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint on wall in closet adjacent to preschool room. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable maintain at all times. Observed dust accumulation on vent cover above kitchen counter and refrigerator. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Observed utensils and soiled towels inside hand sink in kitchen. Observed no soap or paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. Observed no soap or paper towels at hand sink in infant room. Instructed hand sinks are for hand washing only. Must not use sink for any other purpose. Must provide soap and paper towels at all hand sinks at all times. Operator removed items from hand sink basin in kitchen, and provided soap and paper towels at all hand sinks. Critical violation 7-38-030.

  12. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Install splash guards on the kitchen hand sink to prevent contamination of clean dishes that are stored in a bin next to the sink. Or, do not store any food or food equipment within 12 inches of the hand sink. Must defrost the ice compartment in the mini fridge in the toddler/infant room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace the water stained ceiling tiles near the emergency exit sign in the kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the toilets are running in the club house girl's restroom and the clubhouse staff restroom. Must repair.

  13. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must minimize clutter and remove all items stored on the floor in the annex building closets. Store all items 6 inches off the floor.

  14. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Continued non-compliance. Previous violation from report # 1199414 on 07/10/2014 not corrected. (38)must install a utility mop sink with hot and cold running water and for waste water disposal. Must correct minor violations by the dates specified on the report. Serious citation issued 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide the proper light shields on the lights in the kitchen prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must minimize clutter and remove all items stored on the floor in the annex building closets. Store all items 6 inches off the floor.

  15. Pass

    License · Pass

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

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Must install a self-closing device on the adult washroom door in the annex section of day care.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No utility mop sink on premises. Must install a utility mop sink with hot and cold running water and for waste water disposal. Spray arm broken on kitchen two compartment sink. Must repair/replace.

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