Pass

Perfect Beginnings Child Development Center

1500 W 119th St, Chicago, IL 60643

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60643 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 3, 2026

Perfect Beginnings Child Development Center was last inspected on August 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

August 3, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Found the rear door that leads to the play ground with a 1/2" gap underneath the door, making the door not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof the door and maintain.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found the mopsink storage area with clutter and unorganized. Instructed to eliminate unnecessary items, organize and maintain the area.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

17 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor vent with a build up of dust, dirt and debris (not used as a/c anymore) instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing a harboring space for pest and or insects.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed sink fixture loose in infant room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed lower wall open exposing inside of wall directly across from handwashing sink in infant room. Instructed to repair as a means of preventing possible pest and insect activity.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing drain stoppers for the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide drain stoppers for all three basins of 3-compartment sink and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed small grease spill beneath 3-compartment sink in corner. Instructed to clean and sanitize and arrange area to allow for frequent cleaning and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed base coving missing on exterior wall in kitchen area. Instructed to provide base coving for all walls in areas subject to splashing and/or moisture and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation hood filter heavily soiled with caked grease. Instructed to clean or replace filter and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in kitchen. Instructed manager to provide

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom left corner of infant rear door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in prep, classroom and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in kitchen. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom left corner of infant rear door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no outside commercial dumpster on site. Instructed manager to provide commercial refuse disposal service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in prep, classroom and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored in furnace room. Instructed manager to remove. Food may not be stored in mechanical rooms.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed disposable cups stored in furnace room. Instructed manager to remove. Single service articles may not be stored in mechanical rooms.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bottom areas of cubbies and shelving units in classroom by rear exit have debris. Instructed to clean/maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at both handwashing sinks in childrens washroom in infant area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed storage not elevated off floors in teachers closet in infant classroom to prevent any pest harborage area. Remove any unnecessary items not using.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ice buildup inside infant refrigerator. Instructed manager to defrost and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 mice droppings scattered on floor inside infant room closet,10 mice droppings scattered on rug in storage area near closet in infant room, 10 mice droppings scattered on bottom shelves of cubbies across from washroom in infant room, 20 mice droppings scattered along west wall behind shelving units in west classroom, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor in southeast corner and 10 mice droppings scattered in northwest corner of east classroom, 3 mice droppings scattered inside cabinet under hand washing sink in west classroom. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed faucet of 3-compartment sink not reaching all three compartments. Instructed manager to install longer faucet to reach all compartments to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize food equipment and utensils. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-025

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead flies on shelving units inside infant room, dust buildup and debris on toys, cubbies, shelving units, and cabinets in classrooms. Instructed manager to clean and sanitize all equipment and contact surfaces.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in storage areas and closet in infant room. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and organize storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling fans, ventilation hood, attached piping in classroom and kitchen areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Observed dust, dirt, debris on floors, soiled rugs and carpeting in classroom and office areas. Instructed manager to clean floors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  12. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 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. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. No citation

      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 employee clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide. Priority foundsation. No citation

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Any washroom used by females must have a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dusty attached pipes in ceiling of 2 and 3 year old classrooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  13. 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: Must organize unused classroom storage , ( ie rugs, etc) off floors and walls.

  14. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean shelves in rear storage area across from washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair and seal all openings in floor in kitchen. Clean all stained rugs in classroom areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal opening in wall near right sink in front washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair right toilet in rear washroom(not flushing properly) and left sink in front washroom(not operable).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Organize storage closet in infant room to prevent pest harborage.

  15. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: No chemical sanitizer test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper sanitizer concentration. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean shelves in rear storage area across from washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair and seal all openings in floor in kitchen. Clean all stained rugs in classroom areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal opening in wall near right sink in front washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair right toilet in rear washroom(not flushing properly) and left sink in front washroom(not operable).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide thermometer in infant room refrigerator.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Organize storage closet in infant room to prevent pest harborage.

  16. Pass

    License · 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: Instructed to clean and maintain the vents in the toilet rooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix and maintain the slow draining exposed hand washing sink in the kitchen area. Instructed to provide a (cold water) knob to the faucet on the mop sink and fix the sink so that the hot water turns completely off.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to eliminate the clutter and organize the storage area in the infant room.

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