Seeds of Joy Daycare and Fitness Center
850 W Eastwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Apr 29, 2026
Seeds of Joy Daycare and Fitness Center was last inspected on April 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations.
Latest inspection
April 29, 2026 · License
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
4 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Noted dish washer on premises with no alert for low solutions. Instructed to repair and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c). Unit tagged 'held for inspection'.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Noted premise using a high temperature dish washer with no guage to monitor the final sanitizing temperature.instructed to provide a commercial dish washing machine with a gauge to monitor the wash and sanitizing temperatures. Equipment not in use at the time of inspection. Priority foundation violation#7-38-005. Unit tagged 'held for inspection'.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.115 no temperature measuring device for the wash and sanitizing cycles of residential grade warewashing machine. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Unit tagged 'held for inspection'.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Noted no flow pressure device at the dsh washing machine. Instructed to provide. Unit tagged 'held for inspection'.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspection history
15 inspections on record
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No Entry
License · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must provide handwashing signage at the handwashing sink in the toddler classroom.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of food items, cans, and various containers stored on the floor and unorganized in the dry storage/food storgae closet located off the main hallway. Instructed manager to elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service items and plastic bowls stored on the floor in the dry storage/food storage closet located off main hallway. Instructed manager to elevate and store all items at least 6 inches off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & 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: Observed torn plastic protective lining on microwave in kitchen preparation area. Instructed manager to remove torn plastic protective lining to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
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: Observed spillage from coffee on inside of employee microwave in storage closet. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain area free of spillage buiild up.
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: Observed paint spilled on floor behind door in side storage/supplies closet located off the main classroom where employee fridge and microwave are stored. Observed floor not clean and build up of food debris in the dry storage area in the main hallway. Observed mop sink located next to coolers behind office area to be heavily soiled on interior of basin with thick build up. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain areas free of excessive food debris build up and paint spillage. Instructed to detail clean to remove build up in sink.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food-handling employee wearing dangling bracelets and necklaces while preparing food. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that food handling employees are not wearing jewelry except a plain ring, such as a wedding band, while preparing food and maintain it.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Apple room handwash sink faucet handle loose. Must reattach handle to said sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Storage closet floor cluttered throughout. Must elevate all items off floor or remove items.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
10 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer within small staff refrigerator in closet accross from 2 year old classroom.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed hot holding units stored in closet wiih chemicals and paint. All food service equipment must be stored away from possible contamination and chemicals. Remove and store safety
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 interior of cabinets in kitchen are not smooth and easily cleanable. All interior of cabinets need to be non absorbant smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no sink stoppers on site for 3 compartment sink to properly wash rinse and sanitize. Manager obtained proper sink stoppers during inspection.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed sink in childrens washroom on left hand side with sink in disrepair. Must restore hot and cold running water and maintain sink. There are 2 other sinks available for children for handwashing.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed too much clutter in closets behind office and in closet next to kitchen. Must clean and organize all closets and store all item up off the ground to allow pest control access.
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: Observed mops need to be hung to dry after use.
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: Observed floor coving in disrepair and holes in floor wall juncture on north east corner of toddler room. Must close hole to deter pest entry and repair coving. Observed holes in floor near radiator on west wall of 3-5 year old room. Close hole and repair juncture of floor and wall.
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: Observed floors unclean in corners and along walls. Must clean cobwebs and dirt along walls and under radiators.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in closet on the north side of the kitchen. Replace lighting
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general 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) noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee one on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-012(a). No citation issued.
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 management unable to provide a procedure for for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea.instructed to have one including the chemicals needed. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(b) noted leaking faucet at the bottom of the kitchen 3 compartment sink . Instructed to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 noted dirty and greasy stains inside exhaust hood in the kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 noted missing light bulbs at the kitchen stove exhaust hood. Instructed to install the shatterproof light bulbs
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
2 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: Kitchen cabinets in poor repair, peeling and exposed wood. Must repair to be smooth and cleanable.
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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: Damaged wall at the mop sink with peeling plaster. Must repair to be smooth and cleanable.
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical6 general Show violations
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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 inadequate hand washing facilities. No paper towels in the children's washroom or at the kitchen exposed hand sink. Instructed to provide at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from 8-29-16 report #1953287 not corrected. #34- clean the floor along the wall base all corner in the storage room and elevate all items/articles off the floor to prevent rodent/insect harboring.#38- install an exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water and provide paper towel and hand soap in the busy bee classroom where there is changing diaper table. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Kitchen cabinets in poor repair, peeling and exposed wood. Must repair to be smooth and cleanable.
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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: Damaged wall at the mop sink with peeling plaster. Must repair to be smooth and cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed dirty linen improperly stored hanging from piping under the kitchen exposed hand sink. Must properly store soiled linen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Missing internal thermometer for the storage room refrigeration located in the rear of the office. Must provide.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Employees personal belongings must not be stored in the food prep area. All disposable dishwares must be stored elevated from the floors 6" or above.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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: Clean the floor along the wall base all corner in the storage room and elevate all items/articles off the floor to prevent rodent/insect harborage.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Install an exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water and provide paper towel and hand soap in the busy bee classroom where there is changing diaper table.
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Pass
License · Pass
1 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: Found the interior cabinents under and above the 3-compartment sink in poor repair; the wood is chipping away where pots and pans are being stored. Instructed to resurface the cabinets or sand down the surface and apply a non-absorbent liner to provide a smooth easily cleanable surface and safe storage area for food equipment.
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Pass
License · Pass
2 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: Floor tiles in poor repair in prep area. Must repair all damaged floor tiles.
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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: Must clean all unclean walls in prep area.
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