Ladybug Daycare
6100 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Daycare (Under 2 Years) ZIP 60659 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jan 27, 2026
Ladybug Daycare was last inspected on January 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
January 27, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
13 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: We observed tcs cold foods stored inside the reach-in cooler at improper temperature: diced cataloupe at temp of 49.1f; diced honeydew at temp of 47.7f; 2 gallon of whole milk at temp of 44.8f to 45.6f; two gallon of organic 1% milk at temp of 45.2f to 46f. All products were discarded by the manager. Pounds 15 and value: 400 priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on table counters in the kitchen prep area. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed vent covers with dust accumulation in all toilet rooms. Instructed management to remove dust and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15-observed water temperature at hand washing sink at 85.4f in classroom #5 and water temperature at hand washing sink in classroom #7 at 40.8f. Each classroom has two hand sinks. Must repair water temperature to 100.0f.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.14-observed no self closing device on staff bathroom doors. Toilet room doors must be completely enclosed and provided with tight fitting and self closing door.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Fail
License · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed water temperature at hand washing sink at 85.4f in classroom #5 and water temperature at hand washing sink in classroom #7 at 40.8f. Each classroom has two hand sinks. Must repair water temperature to 100.0f.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on staff bathroom doors. Toilet room doors must be completely enclosed and provided with tight fitting and self closing door.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing with trash preventing lid closure. Instructed manager trash must be stored inside garbage receptacle so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside staff refrigerator. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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: 1/4 of an inch gap in between the bottom of the 2 glass door in the front entrance door. Instructed to rodent/insects proofed the door and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Conditional
License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
3 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: Observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. 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 procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure /plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. 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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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Hand washing sink signs are not provided.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Fail
License Re-Inspection · Fail
4 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: Observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. 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 procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure /plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. 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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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed all handwashing sinks in classrooms and washrooms at 56 f. Must restore temperature to a minimum of 100f. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).no citation issued
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: Hand washing sink signs are not provided.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Fail
License · Fail
7 critical9 general1 paperwork 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/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. 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 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 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 that hand drying is not provided on hand washing sinks . Must provide and maintain hand drying devices.priority foundation violation.7-38-030(c)
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 that hand washing sink signs are not provided. Must provide and maintain proper signs on all handwashing sinks.
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 that hand washing soap is not provideed for hand washing sinks.must provide hand soap on every hand washing sinks.priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
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 all handwashing sinks in classrooms and washrooms at 68f. Must restore temerature to a minimum of 100f. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen at 95f must restore to a minimum of 100f. Prioirty foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed refrigeration unit not plugged in and operating. Must have refrigerator plugged in and operating with a thermometer inside reading 41f or less. Priority violation 7-38-005
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: Observed no probe thermometer to measure food temperatures on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed that facility doesn't have internal thermometer for refrigerator.must provide proper ambient thermometers cold holding unit.
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: Pest control log book not presented. Must provide and maintain pest control log book. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit on site to test sanitizer solution at 3 compartment sink. Must provide and maintain chemical test kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed hot water temperate at 3 compartment sink at 95f. Water temperature must be a minimum of 110 f . Priority foundation violation 7-38-025
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot or cold running water under pressure at mop sink. Must supply hot and cold running water at mop sink and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed employees washroom doesn't have proper covered trash cans. Provide and maintain covered trach can
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no commercial dumpster in place .must provide and maintain. 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 that facility has not been cleaned after construction with dust on floors and surfaces. Must clean and sanitize all floors and surfaces.
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 city of chicago food manager certificate on site. Must provide original city of chicago food sanitiation certificate.priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.