Bright Smiles Daycare

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 29, 2026 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted. Instructed to always post the original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Nov 24, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Interior of hand sink in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

3. Feb 14, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. Feb 8, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 50 mice droppings scattered inside cabinet under 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at multiple sinks, hand washing sink in kitchen (83.6f), 3-compartment sink in kitchen (84.3f), hand washing sink in children washroom (81.4f-87.2f), hand washing sink in east staff washroom (86.7f). Instructed manager to provide at least 100f at hand washing sink and 110f at 3-compartment sink. Priority 7-38-030 citation issued

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

5. Jan 30, 2023 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG RIGHT CORNER OF ROOM 4 DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN ROOM 4 AT NORTH DOOR DOOR FRAME.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Jan 23, 2023 Fail

   License · Fail

   2 critical10 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a valid certified food managers certificate posted to view.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand sinks in room 4 & staff toilet room near rear office.must provide and maintain

     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 evidence of appx. 25 or more mice droppings on wood ledge in kitchen hot water tank area & under food storage shelf.columbia room-on crates,enterprise room on & behind cubbies,room 4- on wall base ledge behind toy shelf.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/23/23.(priority foundation 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 a gap along right corner of room 4 door and bent door sweep on enterprise door. Must make doors tight fitting.

     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: Must invert multi-use utensils (spoons,forks)in dish rack.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from crates used for storage of toys in all classrooms.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed last toilet in kids toilet room wrapped with a plastic garbage bag/ in poor repair and leaky pipe underneath last hand sink in same area. Must repair or replace 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: Observed no lid for garbage can in rear office staff toilet room must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles and damaged ceiling in room 4,kitchen,kids toilet room,staff toilet room near laundry room.holes in wall and wall base behind water cooler,in floor in hot water tank room in laundry room,room 4 at north door door frame.missing and loose wall bases in kitchen.damaged floor tiles in room 4,laundry room.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace flickering light outside of kids toilet room.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report # 2549262 2/2/22 not corrected #55- observed damaged floor tiles in kitchen area and broken kitchen cabinet door. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.#55- observed clutter on floor in utility sink closet area. Instructed manager to remove clutter and maintain.(priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being handled and served such as (turkey & rice).must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

7. Feb 2, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4"gap underneath front entrance door. Instructed manager to seal gap to prevent entry of pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles in kitchen area and broken kitchen cabinet door. Instructed manager to repair/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: Observed clutter on floor in utility sink closet area. Instructed manager to remove clutter and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Jan 31, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage in staff toilet room or green classroom. Instructed manager to provide signage and maintain

     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: Observed water temperature at hand sink in green class room at 71.7f. Instructed manager that all hand sinks must be minimum temperature of 100.0f. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no probe thermometer for accurately recording food temperatures. Instructed manager that a probe thermometer must be on site at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approx 15 droppings on floor in utility sink closet and approx 10 droppings in furnance room area. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and consult with pest control company. Priority foundation. 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 1/4"gap underneath front entrance door. Instructed manager to seal gap to prevent entry of pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles in kitchen area and broken kitchen cabinet door. Instructed manager to repair/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: Observed clutter on floor in utility sink closet area. Instructed manager to remove clutter and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Oct 23, 2020 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at both classroom sink. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a slow draining sink in the 2yr old classroom. Instructed to repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed e-learners main classroom handsink coming apart from the wall. Instructed to reattach and repair.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles and damaged tile in adult washroom. Instructed to replace the damaged ceiling tiles.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the toilet room exhaust ventilation. Must detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

10. Nov 7, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      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: 6-301.14 observed hand washing signs are needed in the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no thermometer inside of the refrigeration unit and freezer. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the front entrance door with a 1/4 inch gap at the bottom. Instructed to make the said door tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed a covered receptacle is needed inside of the employee toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

11. Oct 23, 2018 Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the front entrance doors not completely rodent proofed as required; must rodent proof all front doors. The main entrance door has a 1/4 inch gap at the bottom, the front door east of the main entrance door has a 1/4 inch gap on the side of the door and the bottom of the door, and the front door west of the main entrance has a 1/4 inch gap on the side of the door.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some clutter in utility closets; instructed to organize and maintain and to remove unnecessary items to avoid clutter.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tile in the childrens washroom area; instructed to replace tile where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

12. Oct 24, 2017 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

13. Oct 4, 2017 Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles

      Inspector’s note: Observed kids washroom located at rear door entrance not fully enclosed .must install wall area at door entrance area.

14. Sep 8, 2017 Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical6 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No water at rear washroom hand sink faucet.must repair. Critical violation 7-38-030 no citation

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: No soap and towel device at hand sink in prep area.must install. Critical violation 7-38-030 no citation.

    • 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: Observed evidence of improper pest control. 21- rodent mice droppings on floors around supplies inside hot water heater storage area across from kids washroom. Must clean/sanitize. Also front entrance door not rodent proofed at bottom area of door approx 1/4 inch. Must repair. Serious violation 7-38-020 no citation

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No chemical test kit provided for 3- comp sink dish washing. Must provide. Serious violation 7-38-030 no citation

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles

      Inspector’s note: Observed kids washroom located at rear door entrance not fully enclosed .must install wall area at door entrance area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No attached drain board at 3- compartment sink in prep area. Must attached drain board.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Solied/ stained ceiling tiles on premises.must replace. Also openings in ceiling tiles,and around pies in ceilings.must seal.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation over stove in prep area not properly vented to the roof. Must properly vent hood or remove stove. Also no backflow device on mop sink faucet.must install.