Touch by an Angel Daycare II

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 5, 2025 Pass

   License · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4th inch gap at base of "1622" rear exit door. Instructed to install strip to prevent pest entry

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted no splash guard between kitchen handsink and 3 compartment sink drain board. Instructed to install splash guard to prevent potential contamination of clean/ drying utensils from handwashing or remove paper towel holder from above drainboard and install above handsink.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

2. Jul 3, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. May 28, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mop drying/stored improperly. Instructed to dry/store mop properly.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed lightbulbs out/missing lightbulbs in the kitchen, storage closet near the kitchen area and toddler classroom. Observed no lightbulb shield in the boiler room/closet area near the infant classroom.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed vents with debris/dirty lent in the toddler rooms. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed rusted vent in the bathroom at the pre-school classroom area. Instructed to clean/paint and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • 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. Sep 12, 2023 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical8 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no conveniently located handwashing sink in small kitchen prep area. Instructed to install handwashing sink in small kitchen prep area located near afterschool room to allow convenient use by employees. Corrected on site microwave and small air fryer removed from small prep area no preparation of food in this area, handwashing sink no longer needed in this area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chlorine sanitizer on premises. Instructed chemical sanitizer used to sanitize equipment and utensils shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Corrected on site chlorine delivered to facility before end of inspection. Priority violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.

     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 corn flakes stored in food storage container not labeled with common name. Instructed all food not in original container shall be labeled with common name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 mouse droppings in utility closet. Instructed to eliminate mouse activity and clean and sanitize affected areas. Corrected on site observed mouse droppings removed from utility closet, area cleaned and sanitized.priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed openings at base of rear exit door located near large kitchen. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed forks and spoons drying in containers with the handles down in large kitchen at three compartment sink. Instructed to invert all equipment and utensils during drying and storage to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed bottled water and non food items stored on floor in large storage room near kitchen, small storage room in computer room and small storage closet in afterschool room. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate non-food and food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability and to prevent areas for pest harborage.

     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: Observed debris in washroom room windowsill located near utility room. Instructed to clean 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 stained and damaged ceiling tiles throughout premises. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain. Observed damaged base board in unisex washroom located near exit door near afterschool area. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed panel underneath sink in unisex washroom near large kitchen not attached to wall. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed holes around pipes underneath handwashing sink in afterschool room. Instructed to seal smoothly for ease of cleanability.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dusty ceiling vent covers throughout premises. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Jun 22, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

6. Feb 8, 2022 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   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 drying provision at the staff restroom handwashing sink. Instructed management all handwashing sinks must be equipped with a hand drying provision at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found clean forks and spoons stored with the handles facing down in the kitchen area. Instructed to invert spoons/forks to protect from miscellaneous sources of contamination and so that employees only touch spoons/forks by handles.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide drain covers for the floor drains in the mop sink closets.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Feb 27, 2020 Pass

   License · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: - observed the wall base coving in the room adjacent to the infant classroom, peeling from the wall. Must repair 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 broken/unused equipment on site (unused stove). Must remove all equipment/articles that are unnecessary to the operation and maintain. -

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: - observed the kitchen ventilation hood does not work at time of inspection. Must repair and maintain kitchen hood at all times. -

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: - observed light out in the children's toilet room. Must replace and maintain. -

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Jan 16, 2020 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.114. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN/UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SITE (OLD CHANGING STATION AND UNUSED STOVE). MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT/ARTICLES THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION AND MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED THE WALL BASE COVING IN THE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE INFANT CLASSROOM, PEELING FROM THE WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-303.11. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN THE CHILDREN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

9. Jan 14, 2020 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: - observed the following previous priority foundation violation not corrected from the last inspection#:2353162 on 12/11/19: previous core violation from report #2232603 on 10/31/18 not corrected: the ventilation hood above the stove in the west side prep area is not working. Must provide working ventilation hood for all cooking equipment. Must correction violation and maintain. Priority violation#:7-42-090. Citation issued. -

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: - observed the wall base coving in the infant room peeling from the wall. Must repair and maintain. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the east side classrooms. Must replace and maintain. -

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: - replace the water stained ceiling tiles in the west food prep area. -

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: - observed broken/unused equipment on site (old changing station and unused stove). Must remove all equipment/articles that are unnecessary to the operation and maintain. -

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: - see violation#:59. -

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: - observed light out in the children's toilet room. Must replace and maintain. -

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

10. Dec 11, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap provided at the exposed hand washing sink in the west food prep area. Management instructed to provide hand soap at all times at all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install an exposed hand washing sink in the food prep area on the infant side. Priority foundation violation#:7-38-030(c). See violation #10 above for citation.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem probe thermometer to take hot and cold food temperatures. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the outside of the wooden cabinets in the west food prep area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in the adult washroom. Management 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: Clean the walls of the west food prep area especially around the stove.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Replace the water stained ceiling tiles in the west food prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2232603 on 10/31/18 not corrected: 49 - observed excess grease on the kitchen ventilation hood. Must detail clean and maintain. 55 - observed stained ceiling tiles in the front room of facility. Must replace the ceiling tiles. 56 - no ventilation hood provided above the stove in the infant food prep area. The ventilation hood above the stove in the west side prep area is not working. Must provide working ventilation hood for all cooking equipment. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

11. Oct 31, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical10 general 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): no employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation#: 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: 2-501.11: no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.11: must install handwash sink in the food prep area on the infant side. Priority foundation violation#:7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.17: must provide proper labels for date marking and disposition of refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed a 1/4" gap along the bottom of the rear exit door. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all entryways to prevent the entry of pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-202.16: observed the design of the shelving in the kitchen prohibiting adequate facility cleaning. Must adjust the shelving to be 6" off the floor to allow adequate facility cleaning.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.12: must provide drain covers for the floor drains in the utility closets.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13: observed excess grease on the kitchen ventilation hood. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed a slight leak in the 3 comp sink at the faucet and the drain pipe. Observed the "cold" handle of the handwash sink in the kitchen tight and difficult to adjust. Must 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: 6-501.19: must provide self closing door for all toilet rooms used by employees.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: observed cork ceiling tiles in the food prep area. Must remove and provide ceiling tiles that are a nonporous, noncorrosive, smooth, easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed an excessive amount of dirt/food debris buildup in between/behind the kitchen equipment and on the kitchen floor throughout. Observed dirt/debris on the floor in the utility closets. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the front room of facility. Must detail clean all areas and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-304.11: must provide working ventilation hood for all cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed an accumulation of dirt/food debris buildup on the kitchen hood exhaust ventilation. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

12. Sep 15, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tile on elevated floor path at rear exit door. Instructed manager to repair 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 several stained ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. Instructed manager to replace and or resurface. Maintain at all times. Observed hanging air conditioning vent in rear storage room, near kitchen. Also observed unfinished ceiling in same storage room. Instructed manager to repair vent and resurface or paint unfinished ceiling to ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintained at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light fixture above kitchen prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand sink in kitchen prep area with excessively tightened water handle, designated for cold water. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Observed no back flow preventive device on utility sink in furnace closet. Instructed manager to provide and maintain at all times.

13. May 26, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed upright freezer with excessive ice, instructed to defrost, and clean.

    • 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 rear prep area, and front classroom, instructed to replace all water damaged tiles.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink leaking at lower pipe of the 3rd. Compartment, instructed to repair.

14. Sep 11, 2015 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · 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 holes at walls that must be sealed at main infant room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention device at mop sink faucet. Must provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found unused stove at pantry areas that must be removed.

15. Sep 8, 2015 Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals

      Inspector’s note: Found live turtle inside aquarium at 3yr old clasroom. Critical violation 7-38-020.

    • 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: Found small fly activity at 3 year old classroom areas. Observed about 10 small flies on walls. 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: Found holes at walls that must be sealed at main infant room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention device at mop sink faucet. Must provide.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found unused stove at pantry areas that must be removed.