Sys Happy Land Child Daycare Center

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 26, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed openings at rear exit door next to employee all gender washroom. Observed openings at base and right side of rear exit door next to employee all gender washroom. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

     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 approximately 50 mouse droppings in facility. Observed mouse droppings on floor and in book rack in classroom to the left of front entrance door and in kitchen on floor near stove and refrigerator. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, remove mouse droppings and clean affected areas. Recommended licensed pest control company service facility on or after 1/26/2026. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed doors of all three washrooms(all gender staff and two student washrooms) to not be self closing. Instructed to install self closing devices on all three washroom doors so that all three washroom doors shall be tight fitting and self closing.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor in front of rear exit door next to all gender staff washroom. Instructed to smoothly repair damaged floor in front of rear exit door next to all gender staff washroom. 0bserved opening in between floor and wall in kitchen. Observed opening in between floor and wall next to tall cabinet near ansul system in kitchen. Instructed to smoothly repair opening in between wall and floor next to tall cabinet near ansul system in kitchen for ease of cleanability.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Mar 26, 2025 Pass

   License · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mops standing in mop sink, not in hangin position. Instructed person in charge to store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wall in mop closet damaged with peeling paint. Instructed person in charge to repair surface to be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Feb 13, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 observed water-stained tiles in the ceiling of the kitchen prep area. Instructed the person in charge to replace damaged ceiling tiles and maintain them.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Feb 5, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with foodservice sanitation manager training.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit on site for measuring ppm of chemical sanitizer. Instructed person in charge to provide chemical test kit for sanitizer in use on site and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water-stained tiles in the ceiling of the kitchen prep area. Instructed the person in charge to replace damaged ceiling tiles and maintain them.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate on site at the time of inspection. Instructed person in charge to maintain original valid city of chicago sanitation certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Mar 3, 2023 Pass

   License · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking hot water faucet handle and drainpipe at three compartment sink in kitchen. Instructed manager 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 debris inside light shields in kitchen area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Sep 19, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

7. Sep 8, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 15 mice droppings on floor in infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms; also on shelves in preschool classroom. Recommend contact pest control for servcice. Instructed to clean and sanitize all affected areas, maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention device at mop sink. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found two stained ceiling tiles in kitchen. Instructed to 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: Found items stored on floor in basement. Instructed to elevate at least 6" off floor, maintain for easy cleanability.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Feb 18, 2021 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

9. Apr 5, 2019 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust and dirt build up on floors in space between cabinet and wall and behind stove and 2 door refrigerator. Must detail clean all areas. Must maintain same.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Oct 25, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical 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 in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      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 procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

11. Nov 8, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

12. Jan 13, 2017 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

13. Dec 15, 2016 Fail

    License · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: No outside garbage dumpster provided on the premises and no signed contract with a garbage company. Management instructed to provide. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No original city of chicago food sanitation certificates posted on the premises. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No chemical test strips provided on the premises to measure sanitizer concentration. Must provide. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: No metal drainboard attached to the 3 compartment sink. Must provide. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside of all coolers and freezers. Must provide a metal stem probe thermometer to take food temperatures.