Pass

The Nook Childcare and Preschool

2000-2006 W Warren Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60612 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 10, 2025

The Nook Childcare and Preschool was last inspected on October 10, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

October 10, 2025 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed opening along the wall/floor base in the furnace room. Must seal to prevent possible entry point for pests.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no working metal stem probe thermometer on the premises. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

  3. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed waste water backup in three compartment sink when last compartment is drained water backs up into middle compartment. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.priority violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint in toddler room on partition(green) in middle of classroom. Observed baseboard in same area to be loose from wall. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical1 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 on site with foodservice manager training.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed waste water backup in three compartment sink when middle compartment is drained water backs up into third compartment. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint in toddler room on partition(green) in middle of classroom. Observed baseboard in same area to be loose from wall. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      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: No valid city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge that valid original city of chicago sanitation certificate must maintained on site as well as certified manager. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings in furnace room closet in infant room. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  7. 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 hand washing sign at hand sink in kitchen.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 an appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of rear door. Must make door tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained and damaged ceiling tiles in tikes and infants rooms.wall in poor repair at front window in toddlers room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in infants room and kitchen.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from upper wall vent in infants room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in toddlers closet.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  9. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  10. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed garbage receptacle outside without lid.instructed owner to replace and maintain a tight fitted lid on receptacle.priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.