Diversey Child Care Center

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Dec 1, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 observed restrooms door to not be self closing. Instructed person in charge to install self-closing device on restroom doors and maintain them.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed area around the two compartment sink basin to be damaged and peeling. Instructed the person in charge to repair and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Nov 7, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the low temperature dish machine not properly sanitizing. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm during the inspection. Instructed manager said equipment must be properly sanitized at 50ppm-100ppm of chlorine at all times. Unit tagged and held for inspection by the department of health and may not be used. Priority violation. Citation issued #7-38-025.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive leak at valve under two compartment sink in kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed restrooms door to not be self closing. Instructed person in charge to install self closing device on restroom doors 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: Observed area around two compartment sink basin to be damaged and peeling. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Jun 11, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed small container with a white substance with no label/common name of food item. Instructed to label food storage containers with common name of contents/food item.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed sponge used for cleaning not properly stored. Instructed to not use sponges in contact with clean/sanitized surfaces.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service tiems/articles improperly stored. Instructed to store single service items/articles properly to prevent possible contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tile in the kitchen area. Instructed to replace stained ceiling tile and maintain. Observed open gaps in the ceiling tile in the kitchen area at the furnace hose connection at the ceiling. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris/dirty lent at the vents in the all of the washroom areas, namely the preschool girls and boys washroom, the 2yr olds washroom and the staff washroom area vents. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed lighbulbs out in the 2yr olds classroom. Instructed to replace lightbulbs and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. May 30, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the low temperature dish machine not properly sanitizing at 0ppm of chlorine during the inspection. Instructed manager said equipment must properly sanitize at 50ppm-100ppm of chlorine all times. Unit tagged and held for inspection by the department of health and may not be used. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-025.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed small container with a white substance with no label/common name of food item. Instructed to label food storage containers with common name of contents/food item.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed sponge used for cleaning not properly stored. Instructed to not use sponges in contact with clean/sanitized surfaces.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service tiems/articles improperly stored. Instructed to store single service items/articles properly to prevent possible contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tile in the kitchen area. Instructed to replace stained ceiling tile and maintain. Observed open gaps in the ceiling tile in the kitchen area at the furnace hose connection at the ceiling. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed lighbulbs out in the 2yr olds classroom. Instructed to replace lightbulbs and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris/dirty lent at the vents in the all of the washroom areas, namely the preschool girls and boys washroom, the 2yr olds washroom and the staff washroom area vents. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Oct 30, 2023 Conditional

   License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water on the premises;water temperature at 77.9f during this inspection.instructed management to provide hot running water at the low temperature dishmachine for adequate equipment,utensil sanitizing and minimum 100f at all hand washing sinks and mantain at all times.priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued.

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

6. Oct 23, 2023 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Found low temperature dish washing machine in use at this time of inspection final sanitizing rinse at "0" ppm chlorine concentration in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. A mechanical dishwashing machines should provide a final sanitizing rinse of either 50 – 100 ppm chlorine (for chemical sanitizing machine) or 180f final rinse (for hot water sanitizing machine).(** see comments below).priority violation 7-38-025,citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside container used for recycling boxes overflowing with cardboard boxes and litter and broken toys.instructed management that all recyclables must be stored inside receptacles so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents.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: Instructed to detail clean side storage at rear outside playground and remove unncessary articles (building debris,construction equipment etc.)due to potential pest harborage and better maintain said areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Feb 1, 2022 Fail

   License · Fail

   2 critical2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no handwashing signage at multiple handwashing sinks throughout the facility. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on the premises while tcs food (cooked chicken) was being held for service. Instructed management that a city of chicago certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared, held for service, or served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Unable to locate and verify all food handler certificates during inspection. Must provide and keep certificates on site.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

8. Oct 23, 2020 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hose connected to utility sink without backflow prevention device. Must provide back flow prevention device on faucet/hose.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dust build up on ventilation cover in ceiling in rear restroom. Must clean and maintain same.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

9. Oct 16, 2020 Fail

   License · Fail

   3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hose connected to utility sink without backflow prevention device. Must provide back flow prevention device on faucet/hose.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dust build up on ventilation cover in ceiling in rear restroom. Must clean and maintain same.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation #38 not corrected from report #2355283, dated 12/13/19. Must corrected the following previously issued core violation: #38 observed front entrance door not pest proofed 1/4" gap at corner bottom of door. Instructed make door tight fitting all across the bottoms to prevent pest entry showed manager and to maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food sanitation manager on site while tcs foods (taco beef, cooked veggies,etc.) are being prepped. Must have a city of chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when tcs foods are being prepped/served, etc. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

10. Dec 13, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • 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 on site and the necessary clean-up items as outlined in policy. Instructed to provide and maintain procedure/appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer that kills norovirus).priority foundation violation 7-38-005,no citation issued.

      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: Observed front entrance door not pest proofed 1/4" gap at corner bottom of door. Instructed make door tight fitting all across the bottoms to prevent pest entry showed manager and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

11. Dec 11, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 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

    • 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 on site and the necessary clean-up items as outlined in policy. Instructed to provide and maintain procedure/appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer 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 handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low temperature dish washing machine in use not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing strength of sanitizer (chlorine) at the time of inspection was "0" ppm.manager immediately called for maintenance.instructed manager to repair and maintain. A mechanical dish washing machine should provide a final sanitizing rinse of either 50 – 100 ppm chlorine (for chemical sanitizing machine) or 180 f final rinse (for hot water sanitizing machine). Dish machine is tagged "held for inspection" instructed not to use until repaired. (** see comments below). Priority violation 7-38-025,citation issued – cos

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed front entrance door not pest proofed 1/4" gap at corner bottom of door. Instructed make door tight fitting all across the bottoms to prevent pest entry showed manager and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tile at far east end near wall.must provide and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

12. Feb 1, 2018 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: Observed clutter such as toys and miscellaneous items on floor in class room next behind kitchen. Instructed to elevate 6-inch off the floor, better organize and maintain. Instructed to properly label the name of content on cleaning tool such as water spray bottles in infant room.

13. Aug 1, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN 3-5 CLASS ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN 3-5 CLASS ROOMS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE OVER MILK REFRIGERATOR,DAMAGED WALL AT FRONT WINDOW IN 3-5 CLASS ROOM.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLDS AT FRONT AND REAR DOOR

14. Jul 7, 2017 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2069323 6/30/17 #29 NOT CORRECTED.#38-OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN DRAINING INTO THE MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO ATTACH TO PROPER PLUMBING.MUST REPAIR.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN 3-5 CLASS ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN 3-5 CLASS ROOMS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE OVER MILK REFRIGERATOR,DAMAGED WALL AT FRONT WINDOW IN 3-5 CLASS ROOM.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLDS AT FRONT AND REAR DOOR.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR INFANTS REFRIGERATOR.

15. Jun 30, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from report #1609702 1/14/16 not corrected #38-observed the exposed hand sink in kitchen draining into the mop sink.instructed to attach to proper plumbing.must repair and maintain.(serious 7-42-090)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from shelving units in all class rooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up on floor in 3-5 class room.must repair or replace missing floor tiles in 3-5 class 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 repair or replace stained ceiling tile over milk refrigerator,damaged wall at front window in 3-5 class room.must adjust thresholds at front and rear door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer for infants refrigerator.

16. Jan 14, 2016 Pass

    License · Pass

    2 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: Observed 2 water damaged ceiling tiles, instructed to replace. Also clean the girls restroom ceiling vent, and rear baby room wall vent (dusty).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the exposed hand sink in kitchen draining into the mop sink, instructed to attach to proper plumbing. (can't drain into mop sink), instructed to repair.

17. Dec 9, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

18. Nov 4, 2013 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

19. Oct 30, 2013 Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No food certified manager on duty with a city of chicago sanitation certificate, at this time of inspection, instructed to enroll in a class with proof of enrollment, and a certified manager must be on duty at all times foods are cooked and prepared, no copies of certificates are acceptable, must have actual copy,

20. Sep 24, 2013 Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Must provide refrigeration at time of inspection and maintain temp 40'f and below, premises not open for business,

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: High temp dish machine in poor repair, final rinse cycle not reaching 180'f, must repair,

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must provide exposed hand sink in kitchen area

    • 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: No pest control log book on site with up to date pest control reports, and all necessary documents thats needed inside log book, business license, chemicals used, map, etc., and must rodent proof all doors,

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No food certified manager on duty with a city of chicago sanitation certificate, at this time of inspection, instructed to enroll in a class with proof of enrollment, and a certified manager must be on duty at all times foods are cooked and prepared,