Pass

Crown Daycare Center

4405-4407 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 20, 2025

Crown Daycare Center was last inspected on August 20, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

August 20, 2025 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink in kitchen to not have a hand washing sign. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signage instructing employees to wash hands.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Observed frozen pizzas left on counter of kitchen to thaw at room temperature. Instructed manager to appropriately thaw items under refrigeration.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service items and paper goods stored on the floor in the rear hall leading to rear exit. Instructed manager to elevate all single service items at least 6 inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 45)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing door at employee single stall bathroom at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide a self closing door/repair broken mechanism currently installed.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Closet floor cluttered in 2/3 yrs old classroom. Instructed manager must elevate all items off floor or remove.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor drain cover loose in employees washroom. Must reattach cover to floor drain in employees washroom.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Raw wood inside the cabinet under the three-compartment sink not easily cleanable, porous surface. Repair issue.must be easily cleanable

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Washroom doors not self closing.provide a self closing device fpor both washrooms

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing tiles at rear/mop area

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  7. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection. Instructed ti have on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 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: Observed no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facilty to develop and maintain a procedure /plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles outside washrooms. Replace stained ceiling tiles and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection. Instructed ti have on on site at all times. Priority foundation. No citation issued today

      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: Management unable to provide the procedure for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea. Instructed to have one on site at all times. Priority foundation. No citation issued toady

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted stained ceiling tiles at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain and/or replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  10. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • 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: No pest control log book with all required documentation provided at present time.instructed to obtain a complete log book. Observed over 10 rat droppings inside the furnace storage by the rear door,instructed to clean and maintain. Serious violation:7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No valid city sanitation certificate provided at present time.instructed to provide a valid(original,no copy)city sanitation certificate or enrollment to sanitation class. Serious violation:7-38-012(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install a splash guard between the newly installed three compartment and exposed hand sinks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No grease trap on site,instructed to install under the three compartment sink

  11. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical10 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No exposed hand sink installed in the kitchen, instructed to install it under city plumbing code(provide soap and paper/drying device at said sink). Critical violation: 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Food not protected.no door provided between kitchen and hallway across from washrooms.instructed to provide. Serious violation:7-38-005(a)

    • 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: No pest control log book nor pest control service provided at present time.instructed to obtain both.front and rear door with 1/4" to 1" gaps.need to rodent/insect proof doors. We observed over 10 rat droppings inside the furnace storage by the rear door,instructed to clean and maintain. Serious violation:7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not maintained.garbage container overflowing,lids not closed.instructed to keep garbage container lids closed at all times,and if needed additional pick-up. Garbage area must be kepted clean at all times. Serious violation:7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No valid city sanitation certificate provided at present time.instructed to provide a valid(original,no copy)city sanitation certificate or enrollment to sanitation class. Serious violation:7-38-012(a).

    • 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 on site,instructed to 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 three compartment sink nor exposed hand sink provided in the kitchen/prep area.instructed to install three compartment sinks with an attached drain board. Serious violation:7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Broken panel inside the tall cabinet above counter by the stove, need to replace/repair,surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Some ceiling tiles in class room with holes,instructed to seal. Seal wall around pipe under mop sink.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No grease trap on site,instructed to install under the three compartment sink

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Stem thermometor is needed on site to be able to check food temperatures. Must provide metal stem thermometer.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 15 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.