The Play Pin
4753-4759 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60644
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60644 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 12, 2026
The Play Pin was last inspected on March 12, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
March 12, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor along walls and corners in kitchen. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation fan not operable in boys' washroom. Instructed manager to repair ventilation fan and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
14 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed piping under sink in boys toilet room leaking and dripping on to floor. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors throughout prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 a closed garbage can is needed in the employee toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30 small rodent droppings in the following places during the time of inspection... On the floor in the baby room, storage is scattered behind the door; inside the boiler room, where beds are stored scattered on the floor and top of totes; and on the floor in the office space near cabinets and corners throughout. Recommended to contact pest control for service on-premise. Must eliminate pest activity. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: A closed garbage can is needed in the employee toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop stored inside mop bucket in unused toilet room. Instructed to hang dry to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at kids girls bathroom handwashing sink. Temperature of water was 80.5f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of garbage and litter on the ground surrounding the garbage dumpsters. Management instructed to clean and maintain the outside garbage area at all times. Manager cleaned around the dumpster while i was doing my report. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b).
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed food service manager without valid certification.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the cabinet on the bottom left of the counter broken. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the heating and a/c vent filter hanging loose from the ceiling in the toddler room. Instructed to inspect, secure and repair as needed for safety reasons and possible prevention of possible pest or insect harboring.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed black crates being used to hold warming unit in the kitchen next to the refrigerator. Instructed to remove crates and provide proper shelving or stand for safety and ease of cleaning and maintaining the floor in that area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago food service manager certification on site for food service manager. Instructed to obtain and provide on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed a broken handle on the bottom cabinet door in the kitchen. Instructed to repair or replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excess clutter and unnecessary articles stored classroom b in the closet. Must remove all unnecessary articles, clean all clutter, organize, and maintain areas at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Facility did not provide and/or posted of a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate. The director provided passed exam certificate from servsafe dated 8/14/2018 on site. Instructed director to provide a valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate and person be present while serving and prepping tcs foods such as milk. Priority violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in the infant refrigertor. Instructed to provide a thermometer in the infant refrigerator.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the refrigerator in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under the three compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair leaking drainpipe.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excess clutter and unnecessary articles stored in the janitor closet. Must remove all unnecessary articles, clean all clutter, organize, and maintain areas at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in classroom a on the right side , classroom c, and the infant room near the vent. Instructed to repair, replace the stained ceiling tiles.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed a burned out light-bulb on the ceiling in classroom a near the front entrance. Instructed to replace bulb and maintain lighting in the unit.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain working thermometers inside the refrigerator.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out premises along the wall base and in corners to remove debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago certified manager on duty/site at this time while tcs foods are being handled and served such as milk. Instructed manager that a city certified manager has to be on duty at all times. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: - no written employee health policy provided on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: - no written clean-up procedure provided for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to have a clean-up procedure and supplies available. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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Not Ready
License Re-Inspection · Not Ready
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
4 critical10 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy procedure.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation no citation issued)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up vomiting and diarrheal procedure policy.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation no citation issued)
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying device at hand sink in prep area.must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at hand sink in prep area .must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed refrigerator not connected and at 41.0f. Must connect and maintain at 41.0f.must provide hot holding equipment for catered foods and maintain at 135.0f or above.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a probe thermometer for food temperatures.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer for refrigerator in prep area.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control logbook with receipt of service.must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must provide sink stoppers for 3- compartment sink.must repair or replace counter top and lower cabinet shelf at 3- compartment sink that is in poor repair and make smooth and easiliy cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean window sills in all classrooms.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on mopsink.must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no grease trap at 3- compartment sink.must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a letter from the management company for shared usage of outside garbage dumpster.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose wall bases in prep area and near mopsink,stained ceiling tiles in all classrooms,gaps at wall outlets in prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.