Taylor Tots Day Care

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 10, 2026 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

2. Oct 9, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

3. Oct 8, 2024 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

4. Dec 20, 2023 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

5. Jan 11, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper thawing of raw chicken. Found raw chicken thawing in the three-compartment sink with cold water running over the chicken, but the chicken was not fully submerged in water. Must thaw foods according to code and maintain.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the employee preparing spaghetti sauce and pasta without wearing a hair restraint. All employees handling or preparing food must wear a hair restraint, must provide.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

6. Aug 24, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper water temperature at hand sink in toddler bathroom at 92.8f (2nd floor). Water temperature at hand sink toddler bathroom(2nd floor) reading at 91.9f, water temperature at hand sink in toddler bathroom reading at 91.4f(1st floor), water temperature at hand sink in toddler bathroom reading at 96.2f(1st floor). Minimum water temperature must be at 100.0f or above through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

7. Mar 23, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 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 site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. **sample provided to facility during inspection.** priority foundation violation #7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed child's toilet room doors to not be self closing from the 1st-3rd floors. Instructed to install a self closing device and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

8. Sep 16, 2020 No Entry

   License · No Entry

   No violations

9. Oct 4, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must remove unused daycare items, classroom equipment, mats, clutter , etc in rear of facility. Must remove and maintain premise free of clutter to prevent breeding places for pest.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hole in wall in laundry room. Must enclose and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean all food debris from underneath racks in storage area near 3 comp sink and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dust and dirt on all ventilation fans in all restrooms.must remove and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

10. Jul 10, 2018 Conditional

    License · 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: No employee health policy available on-site during the inspection for inspector review. Instructed to provide form 1b or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation 7-38-012(a) 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: No clean-up kit available on-site for inspector review. Instructed to provide procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. 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: Must repair broken splash guard in prep area between exposed hand sink and food prep area. Core violation .

      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: Must clean debris from floors in the kitchen dry storage, clean carpet in 2 yr & 3yr old, and school age classrooms. Repair holes in walls in prep area above the 2-comp sink, remove peeling paint from wall in infant room. Core violation.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burn out lights in the 2 & 3 yr old and 4 & 5 yr old classrooms. Instructed to maintain. Core violation .

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

11. Aug 23, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in all storage rooms and under first stair well,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must eliminate clutter in all storage closets and dish area, all articles must be stored elevated 6 inches off floors.

12. Aug 31, 2016 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of staff freezer with excessive ice build up. Instd to defrost same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light out in staff toilet room. Instd to replace same.

13. Aug 24, 2016 Fail

    License · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on site while handling potentially hazardous foods (eggs, milk). Instd to have on duty at all times (with original certificate). Citation issued 7-38-012 serious.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from 6/30/15 report 1542213 not corrected: 35 clean dust build-up on all exhaust vents in all washrooms and wall vents in classrooms. Replace all stained ceiling tiles in children's washrooms. Clean water stains and dust/dirt/debris on light shields in washrooms and in kitchen. Finish wall above mop sink on 3rd floor. Wall must be smooth, even, easily cleanble surface. Paint raw wood surface on inner side of door to mop closet. Clean window ledges in 3rd floor classroom. 36 replace all blown lights throughout all classrooms. Provide a shield or shatter resistent bulb in dish washing area above the 3 compartment sink. 41 must eliminate clutter in all storage closets. All articles must be stored elevated 6 inches off floors. Citation issued 7-42-090 serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of staff freezer with excessive ice build up. Instd to defrost same. Paper towel dispenser improperly located above prep table. Instd to locate above exposed handsink to prevent possible contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light out in staff toilet room. Instd to replace same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink basins not clean, excessive build-up. Instd to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide working thermometers for interior of all refrigerators.

14. Jun 30, 2015 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted or provided while potentially hazardous food is being prepared(chicken). Serious violation 7-38-012(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair broken shelf underneath 2 compartment sink in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in furnace rooms and under storage shelves in 3 compartment sink. Remove all stains from carpet in 3rd floor classroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean dust build-up on all exhaust vents in all washrooms and wall vents in classrooms. Replace all stained ceiling tiles in children's washrooms. Clean water stains and dust/dirt/debris on light shields in washrooms and in kitchen. Repair wall above beds in nursery(chipping paint noticed). Finish wall above mop sink on 3rd floor. Paint raw wood surface on inner side of door to mop closet. Clean window ledges in 3rd floor classroom. Clean excessive dust build-up on screens in windows in 2nd floor classroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace all blown lights throughout all classrooms. Provide a shield or shatter resistent bulb in dish washing area above the 3 compartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must eliminate clutter in all storage closets. All articles must be stored elevated 6 inches off floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Employee in food prep area preparing chicken must wear a hair restraint when handling open foods.

15. Jun 12, 2014 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Splash guard needed at exposed hand wash sink within prep counter in kitchen prep area. Must provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace burnt out bulbs, damaged/missing light shields on third floor and where necessary.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide backflow device at mop sink on 3rd floor.

16. Jun 5, 2014 Fail

    License · Fail

    8 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: Front door not rodent proof with 1/4" gap at bottom and also between doors. Must seal to prevent rodent/pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Splash guard needed at exposed hand wash sink within prep counter in kitchen prep area. Must provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize carpet on 3rd floor, clean floors in storage and utility closets, stairways from 1st-3rd floor front and back. Seal loose baseboard under 2-comp sink in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove peeling paint at 3rd floor ceiling by rear exit door and at front. Remove peeling paint around washbowl in childrens washroom on 1st floor. Clean ceiling/wall vent covers of dust build-up where necessary. Repair leak(s)at ceiling on third floor at rear.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace burnt out bulbs, damaged/missing light shields on third floor and where necessary.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Must provide self-closing device on door at adult third floor restroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide backflow device at mop sink on 3rd floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter and any unnecessary articles in storage closets on third floor, properly store items 6" off floor.