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North Star Child Development

4339-4341 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jan 21, 2026

North Star Child Development was last inspected on January 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

January 21, 2026 · License

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed handsink faucets in classroom 10 not properly maintained with hot water running longer than 15 seconds. Instructed to increase timer of hot water to ensure faucet is providing a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed hot water above 120f at 138f and 148f in classroom 10. No cold water was provided at handwashing sink. Must provide hot water between 100-120f at the handwashing sinks. Maintenance arrived on-site and repaired both handsinks water now at 101.2 and 102f. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspection history

19 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 60 mouse droppings scattered in basement area in crawlspace. Instructed person in charge to remove all mouse droppings, sanitize areas, and inform pest control service of activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued. Person in charge cleaned and removed all mouse droppings during inspection.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in basement (tools, etc.) instructed person in charge to maintain all items at least six inches from floor at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap available at handsink in prep/diswashing area. Instructed to provide handsoap at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030 (c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at the exposed hand washing sink prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to maintain paper towels at all exposed hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation combined with above violation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the low-temperature dish machine not properly sanitized at 0ppm of chlorine during the inspection. The instructed manager said equipment must properly sanitize at 50ppm-100ppm of chlorine at all times. Maintenance was on site to fix the priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-025.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the prep cold holding unit, such as 30 lbs of chicken at 52.8f. The manager discarded and denatured a total of 30lbs at $50. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed trash receptacle missing lid in the staff toilet room on the second floor. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 burnt-out light bulb in the main prep area. Instructed to replace

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrhea clean up kit and procedureon site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      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: Observed improper water temperature at hand washing sinks in toilet rooms. Water temperature at hand sinks ranging from 68-92f located in classrooms #3,4,5,6,9,10,13 and teachers toilet room 2nd floor. Minimum water temperature must be at 100.0f or above through mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ELIMINATE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed trash receptacle missing lid in the staff toilet room on the second floor. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tile in room #8 in need of replacement. 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: Observed wall near window in room #13 with siding coming loose from wall. Instructed to repair 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 duck boards with small gaps under them in most of the class rooms. Instructed to seal and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and insect entrance and harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple lights out in class rooms. Instructed to replace and maintain. ( lights being changed to led soon ) as informed by facility maintenance staff.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed sinks in children's restrooms with improper hot water temperature. Found all metered, tempered washbowl sinks at temperatures between 68.5f- 84.9f in childrens restrooms. Must set temperature to minimum of 100f in all metered wash bowl sinks in all restrooms. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed uncovered receptacle in employee restrooms. Must provided covered receptacles in all employee restrooms.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed large gaps in wall around the pipes going into toilets in 1st floor student restrooms. Must seal all holes to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed sinks in children's restrooms with improper hot water temperature. Found the following hot water temperatures at metered wash bowls: left washbowl sink in room #6 @ 75.1f; left wash bowl in room #5 @ 83.1; left wash bowl in room #4 @ 75.5f; left washbowl sink in room # 3 @ 76.0f . Must set temperature to minimum of 100f in all metered wash bowl sinks in all restrooms. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed uncovered receptacle in employee restrooms. Must provided covered receptacles in all employee restrooms.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed large gaps in wall around the pipes going into toilets in 1st floor student restrooms. Must seal all holes to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 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: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain required procedure/plan and appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer/spray that kills norovirus) priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label and date ready to eat tcs foods held over 24 hours inside coolers. Must identify product shelf life or "consume by" dating (7 days from preparation date). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide metal stem thermometer for internal temperature of food products. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store cleaning equipment (mops, brooms etc) off the floor inside mop room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler (s) with no proof of food handler training. Instructed to provide. Information given.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  10. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED RAW/UNFINISHED SURFACE UNDER THE PLUMBING INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN. Non-food contact surface shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cleaning spray bottles stored on shelf without label in infant rooms. Instructed to label.

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food store in kitchen refrigerator, in grocery bags. Instructed manager to store foods in fda approved plastic bags. Maintain it all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED UNFINISHED CAULKING ALONG TOP AND BOTTOM OF FLOOR UTILITY SINK, IN 1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED WINDOW SEALS IN ALL CLASSROOMS WITH UNFINISHED CONCRETE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND ENSURE ALL SERVICES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ventilation above shelving unit in kitchen area. Observed stained ceiling tile above cook line and cook line area. Observed excessive dust build-up on hood filters above dish washing machine. Instructed manager to replace, detail clean and maintain it all times. Observed missing vent cover in gym room. Instructed manager to provide vent cover. Maintained at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 comp sink next to dish machine with missing faucet head. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed standing utility sink in laundry room on 1st and 2nd floor, with no backflow preventive device. Instructed manager to install backflow preventive device.

  12. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Dish machine facilities at improper temperature. Observed low temperature dish machine not at proper temp of 120 degrees. Machine was being used at time of inspection. 105 degrees found after several attempts while dishes were being washed. Instructed manager must not use machine until repaired and properly dispenses 120 degrees at wash cycle. Operation must use 3 compartment sink to wash, clean and sanitize all dishes. Machine was tagged during inspection. Operation instructed to service machine and do not use until correct temp level is reached. Must contact the cdph when repaired, to have tag removed. Critical violation 7-38-30.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food store in kitchen refrigerator, in grocery bags. Instructed manager to store foods in fda approved plastic bags. Maintain it all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed unfinished caulking along top and bottom of floor utility sink, in 1st floor laundry room. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed window seals in all classrooms with unfinished concrete. Instructed manager to seal and ensure all services are smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain it all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ventilation above shelving unit in kitchen area. Observed stained ceiling tile above cook line and cook line area. Observed excessive dust build-up on hood filters above dish washing machine. Instructed manager to replace, detail clean and maintain it all times. Observed missing vent cover in gym room. Instructed manager to provide vent cover. Maintained at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 comp sink next to dish machine with missing faucet head. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed standing utility sink in laundry room on 1st and 2nd floor, with no backflow preventive device. Instructed manager to install backflow preventive device.

  13. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  14. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizer at low temperature dish machine (not in use at this time), premises ordered sanitizer and received soap, machine tagged at this time. Instructed do not use. Use 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize. Serious violation 7-38-030. No citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ointerior of microwave, and freezer in the teachers lounge not clean, instructed to clean.

    • 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 ceiling tile in the after school program water damaged, instructed to replace.

  15. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  16. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  17. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Found low temperature dishmachine not sanitizing.dishmachine being used during inspection. Tagged dishmachine. 0ppm chlorine. Critical violation. Citation issued. 7-38-030.

  18. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.