Wise Owl Daycare

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 14, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the interiors of kitchen storage cabinets and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED IN POOR REPAIR/BROKEN WITH OPENING ALL ACROSS THE FRONT BOTTOM OF SAID GARBAGE DUMPSTER CAUSING TRASH WASTE TO LEAK OUT ONTO THE GROUND FLOOR OF THE ALLEY WAY.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE/FOUL ODORS AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b), CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean ceiling ventilation covers in the pre-k classroom to remove accumulation of dusts and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed kitchen ventilation hood system over the cooking stove not working.instructed to repair and maintain adequate ventilation at kitchen hood system.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

2. Oct 28, 2025 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.16observed chipped / peeling paint at handsink in infants 0-10 months, in infants room 10 months -15 months and staff toilet room. Instructed to resurface and repaint chipped areas to ensure walls are sealed, smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Oct 21, 2025 Fail

   License · Fail

   2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following food not meeting require temperature of 135f degrees or above in the oven of stove in prep area ground beef found at 127.5f, pic was within time to reheat ground beef verified with cook time temp log. Beef was re-heated to 165f. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: No hot holding equipment on premises for holding hot foods that will be cooked on site daily; must provide. Priority violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with lids not closed due to trash overflowing. Instructed to correct and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed chipped / peeling paint at handsink in infants 0-10 months, in infants room 10 months -15 months and staff toilet room. Instructed to resurface and repaint chipped areas to ensure walls are sealed, 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: Observed facility without a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted onsite for food employees. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must be posted along with the certified manager on site when time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are stored. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Apr 2, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled.(flour,sugar,etc.)must label.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

5. Mar 22, 2023 Pass

   License · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Prep area floor cluttered around washer/dryer machines. Must elevate all items off floor or remove.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2 water stained ceiling tiles in prep area around pipe. Must replace said water damaged ceiling tiles.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Nov 7, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must install an end cap where missing on the end of the light fixture in the kitchen area.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: The ventilation fan located over the stove is not operational. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. May 7, 2021 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Apr 30, 2021 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Some vomit and diarrhea cleaning cleaning items missing. Instructed manager must provide all necessary items as outlined in policy on premises. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Pest control logbook not maintained, found last inspection report in logbook dated 03/2018. Instructed manager must provide an updated pest control logbook on premises by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

9. Dec 5, 2019 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of 64 - 1/2 gallons of milk ranging from 47.3f-47.7f inside of refrigerator in kitchen.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx.32 gallons.$120.(cos)(priority 7-38-005)

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of refrigerator at 48.6f with tcs foods stored inside such as (milk).a held for inspection tag has been placed on refrigerator until repaired.must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below.(cos)(priority 7-38-005).air temperature is now 38.1f for refrigerator.may resume usage.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

10. Dec 2, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO PIC WITH A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation from report # 2346016 11/20/2019 not corrected #36- still observed no probe thermometer on site. Must provide a metal stem probe thermometer capable of measuring cold and hot foods.manager on duty sent employee to store to purchase thermometer during inspection.probe thermometer is now provided. (priority 7-42-090)

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE BAGS ON SHELVING UNITS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE IN PREP AREA.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor in basement

      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: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (milk,peaches).must be on site at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

11. Nov 20, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no pic with a food managers certificate.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)

      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: Observed no clean-up policy procedure and items for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-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 no probe thermometer on site. Must provide a metal stem probe thermometer capable of measuring cold and hot foods. (priority foundation 7-38-005.)

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage bags on shelving units when food is not in original package in prep area.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must adjust mixing valve at hand sink in 2's room near changing table.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a lid on garbage can in staff toilet room.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace stained ceiling tiles in infants and toddlers room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls and window sills in toddlers and 2's room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in mop sink closet.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floor under shelving units in prep area.

      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: Observed no valid food managers certificate posted to view.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

12. Nov 19, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to provide 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

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 improper thermometer provided. The thermometer had a maximum temperature of 160f. Must provide a metal stem probe thermometer capable of measuring cold and hot foods. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.11 observed frozen foods and cereals stored in plastic grocery bags. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.12 observed no city of chicago food sanitation certificate on the premises. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

13. May 11, 2017 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

14. May 4, 2017 Fail

    License · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed front entrance door not rodent proof door has approximately one inch opening on bottom door. Must make door tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • 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 acculation on ceiling ventilation fans in washroom. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Visible and working thermometer needed at the milk refrigerator. Must provide and maintain.

15. Jul 28, 2016 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: Found missing ceiling tile over kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair/replace. Must maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found vents in employee restroom with excessive dust build up. Instructed to remove dust, clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found storage room in rear of facility with items on floor. Instructed to elevate all storage at least 6 inches above the floor for proper cleaning. Must maintain.

16. Apr 20, 2015 Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on ventilation cover inside girls/boys bathroom. Must clean 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: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen food prep area above stove and inside girls/boys bathroom. Must repair/maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields above stove in kitchen food prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation not working in girls/boys washroom. Must repair and maintain.

17. May 3, 2013 Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean,organize basement areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage.advised owner that basement areas must be maintained at all times.

18. Mar 18, 2013 Fail

    License · Fail

    No violations

19. Feb 28, 2013 Fail

    License · Fail

    No violations