Conditional

Ladybug & Friends Daycare

336 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60661 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jun 3, 2026

Ladybug & Friends Daycare was last inspected on June 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

June 3, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical2 general
  • CriticalFood temperature

    Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs food items in the main kitchen cooler at improper cold-holding temperatures: milk between 47.8f and 50.2f, cut melon at 46.6f, yogurt at 50.0f, and turkey at 47.0f at time of inspection. Instructed to denature and discard all tcs food items at imrpoer cold-holding temperatures and maintain all tcs food items at 41.0f or below for cold-holding. Approximately 15 lbs. Of food valued at approximately $50.00 discarded on-site. Person-in-charge denatured and discarded listed tcs food items on-site at time of inspection. Priority violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.

    Official wording (code 22)

    Proper cold holding temperatures

  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed insect control device installed directly above food and clean equipment near the kitchen area handwashing sink. Instructed to relocate insect control devices such that they do not pose risk of contamination to food, clean equipment, or utensils and maintain.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed mop stored with mop head in contact with wall while drying at the kitchen area utility sink. Instructed to store mops such that mop heads do not contaminate walls, floors, or other physical facilities while drying and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no qac test strips on the premises to measure the sanitizer concentration at the 3-compartment sink. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Recent Inspection · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at hand sink in the infant room to the left in the rear (66.3f), (60.1). Instructed person in charge hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet of the three compartment sink not long enough to reach all three compartments to fill up with water to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  5. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at hand sink in the infant room to the left in the rear (66.3f), (60.1). Instructed person in charge hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and splash in the interior of the refrigerator located in the kitchen. Instructed to detail clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Bserved the faucet of the three compartment sink not long enough to reach all three compartments to fill up with water to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage stored in the closet located in the kitchen. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at hand sink in the infant room to the left in the rear (71.3f), (70.1). Instructed person in charge hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and splash in the interior of the refrigerator located in the kitchen. Instructed to detail clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet of the three compartment sink not long enough to reach all three compartments to fill up with water to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage stored in the closet located in the kitchen. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

      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: Observed person in charge without original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site while preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods during inspection. Presented servsafe cert with 07/30/2022 exam date. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during operating hours serving tcs foods to children. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler certificates. Instructed to maintain records at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water on site. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the daycare. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

  9. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. 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: 2-501.11 observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #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 no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks (kitchen, classrooms and washrooms). Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed water stained ceiling tile in room 5 above entrance door. Instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Fail

    License · Fail

    4 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees in acknowledgment of reporting agreement. 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 written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #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: Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks (kitchen, classrooms and washrooms). Instructed to provide.

      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 the following sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at all classroom sinks and washbowls ranging between (72f-77f). Water temperatures were adjusted by person in charge; hot water was not restored. Instructed person in charge hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tile in room 5 above entrance door. Instructed to replace.

      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 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.