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Busy Bees Child Development Center II

2351-2361 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Daycare (2 - 6 Years) ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 12, 2025

Busy Bees Child Development Center II was last inspected on May 12, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

May 12, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wearing beard restraint. Instructed to wear at all times when preparing food.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners in kitchen. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

16 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a bag of rice under the food prep table open. Instructed to keep food items protected from possible contaimination and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the shelves under the food prep table in prep area with slight debris. 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: Observed the wall and the wall base on the side of the wok cooking equipment with grease build up. Instructed to deep clean 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 under the wok equipment with slight debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two blown out light bulbs under the ventilation hood. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on filters in kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 20 live ants in kitchen area along wall near three-compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to abate ant activity, sanitize all area, and inform pest control of need for additional service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on filters in kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  5. Fail

    License · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Found 20-22 droppings in storage area and 10-12 dropping in unsued classroom. Instructed to clean and contact pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-030(a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove build up. Instructedto clean 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: The following in need of cleaning to remove all food spills: interior of reach in freezer and cooler, all storage shelves including removing of aluminum foil. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacles in need of covering. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Walls in bathroom in need of cleaning to remove any debris that is on walls. Instructed to clean and maintain clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed items (bins) stored directly on the floor under the 3 compartment sink, crates being used as storage shelves in the food prep area, and items on the floor in the storage room. Instructed to remove crates and not use crates as storage shelves in the food prep area, remove any unnecessary items, and elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground and maintain. 6-501.12 observed accumulated dust and dirt debris along the walls and in all corners of the food prep area, classrooms, and in the storage closet. Instructed to clean and sanitize along the walls and in all corners of the entire facility.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 20 rodent droppings located under the handwashing sink, observed about 50 rodent droppings located behind the food prep area door and behind refrigeration/freezer units, observed about 30 rodent droppings scattered under the cooking equipment and 3 compartment sink, and about 20 rodent droppings in the utility closet by the washer/dryer. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated grease debris under and around the wok station. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed items (bins) stored directly on the floor under the 3 compartment sink, crates being used as storage shelves in the food prep area, and items on the floor in the storage room. Instructed to remove crates and not use crates as storage shelves in the food prep area, remove any unnecessary items, and elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dust and dirt debris along the walls and in all corners of the food prep area, classrooms, and in the storage closet. Instructed to clean and sanitize along the walls and in all corners of the entire facility.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the floors under the sinks and around the stove with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The water stained ceiling tiles in the rear older kids toilet room needs to be replaced. Instructed to replace them.

      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

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Found a couple of expired food handlers certificates of currently employed employees. Instructed to update and maintain current certificates.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found a written clean up procedure on premises but not all necessary supplies including a disinfectant to kill norovirus. Instructed to provide necessary supplies and disinfectant. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the kitchen under and around the cooking equipment in need of cleaning; clean and maintain floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning; clean vents.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-201.11 no written employee health policy provided on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 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: 2-501.11 no clean-up procedure on premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide a clean-up procedure and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11 prep table in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Must detail clean and maintin.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Walls at 3 compartment sink and prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food splatters. Clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor at stove area and around 3 compartment sink in need of cleaning to remove all food and grease build up. Clean and maintain at all times

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals

      Inspector’s note: Observed 50 mice droppings in kitchen under crates next to exposed handwash sink, 80 behind kitchen door and 2-dr refrigerator,35 droppings under crate next to prep table with 10 on bottom shelf of prep table where bulk bag of rice and cooking equipment is kept. Also observed 60 mice droppings behind wooden cabinet next to exposed hand wash sink with 10 inside on bottom shelf of same food storage cabinet. Must remove droppings clean/sanitize affected areas. Contact pest control company for service between now and prior to re-inspection. Must also protect/rodent proof right side at bottom of rear exterior door of 2nd fl where kitchen is located. Critical violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean/sanitize prep tables and counter tops of all(mouse droppings) affected areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors throughout kitchen along wallbase at corners and behind heavy equipment to remove grease build-up, food debris and litter.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize wall next to wooden cabinet where cutting boards is to remove food splashes. Remove peeling paint from north wall at bottom in pink room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter stored in corners of all classrooms to prevent rodent harborage, organize and maintain at all times.

  13. 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: Clean interior bottom of refrigeration unit to remove spills in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors around and behind kitchen equipment 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: Must clean vents above cooking equipment to remove build-up.

  14. 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: Bags of food stored on floor, instructed to keep 6" off floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Spice food container not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

  15. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

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