Bright Horizons at Clybourn
1425 N Dayton St, Chicago, IL 60642
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60642 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Nov 3, 2025
Bright Horizons at Clybourn was last inspected on November 3, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
November 3, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No thermometer for the hot holding box, Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspection history
16 inspections on record
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed heavy lime and scale buildup inside of the high temperature dish machine. Management instructed to clean the interior surfaces of the dish machine.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up supplies on the premises to respond to a vomit or diarrheal event. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible registering temperature indicators on the premises to measure the surface temperature of utensils while they are being sanitized inside of the high-temperature dish machine. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy lime and scale buildup inside of the high temperature dish machine. Management instructed to clean the interior surfaces of the dish machine.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Unable to locate grease trap connected to 3-compartment sink. Instructed to install by all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris in interior of microwave located in kitchen. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea procedure or cleaning materials to clean up said incident on site. Facility must provide procedures and cleaning materials (gloves, mask, disposable mop, disinfectant rated for norovirus) for employees to follow and use when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing cleanser at handwashing sink in dish/ food preparation area. Also noted no handwashing cleanser at handwashing sink located in infant room. All handwashing sinks must be equipped with hand cleaning liquid at all times. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030-(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision at handwashing sink in infant room. All handwashing sinks must be equipped with a hand drying provision at all times. Instructed manager to provide.corrected on site. Priority foundation. 7-38-030(c). Citation consolidates with above violation.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (sliced melon) at improper cold holding temperatures ranging from 48f - 50 f. Located in the reach in cooler instructed to discard and denature all said tcs foods. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation isssued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Found no covered garbage receptacle located in unisex washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Found no valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (milk) is served to the public. A valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate must be on site at all times while tcs foods are prepared and served to the public. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service spoons and forks stored in a drawer in the kitchen scattered out. Instructed that all single service articles must be stored in one direction.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dust and dirt on the floors behind the bookshelves, cubbie holes, refrigerators in the pre-k classrooms, kitchen, and laundry areas. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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 replace the water damaged ceiling tiles above the kitchen prep area and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove dust debris buildup from the ceiling vents above the kids bathroom facilities.
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the cabinets under the hand washing sinks.
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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: Instructed to clean and maintain the vent in the employee's toilet room. Remove dirt/dust build up. Also, must replace all water stained ceiling tiles in the toilet rooms, hallways and classrooms. Maintain same.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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: Floors in the laundry/mop closet with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain.
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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: Water damaged ceiling tiles in the kitchen and entrance to kitchen. Must replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must replace inaccurate internal thermometer inside the kitchen refrigerator.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All stored items in the laundry/mop sink closet must be elevated from the floors 6" or above.
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Violation carried over from previous inspection. Found no attached grease trap for 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install and maintain.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found no attached grease trap for 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install and maintain. Found no drain board or sanitary draining apparatus at 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install and maintain.
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Fail
License · Fail
2 general Show violations
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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 food manager on site. City of chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times when potentially hazardous food is being served (chicken, prepared vegetables, etc). Instructed kelly summers to apply for reciprocity and maintain certificate on site. Serious citation issued 7-38-012 (a).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found no attached grease trap for 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install and maintain. Found no drain board or sanitary draining apparatus at 3 compartment sink. Instructed to install and maintain.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 12 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.