Pass

Vireva Nursery School

1935-1937 W 51st St, Chicago, IL 60609

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 1, 2026

Vireva Nursery School was last inspected on June 1, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

June 1, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Fly trap (glue ribbons) hung above dish washing sink, instructed to remove.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Broken sink stopper for the wash tub at 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintian.

    Official wording (code 48)

    Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs foods at improper temperature during time of inspection . . Aprroximately 4 gallons of milk raning from 48-53f stored in refrigerators throughout in use classroom and baby room, 1.5 lbs cooked eggs,(76f), 3 lbs beans @70f (on prep table) and 4 lbs cooked rice @ 92f located inside cooling unit in prep. Instructed to hold all cold tcs foods @41f and below at all times. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued. Pic voluntarily discarded all said items at this time.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Obsevred various cooling units located throughout classrooms without thermometers. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on site during time of inspection. Noted approximately 60 small rodent droppings throughout premise in the folling places.. On (first floor) in classroom scattered throughout clothing articles stored inside lower level cubbies, behind classroom furniture located along the walls across from prep area, behind teepee and behind fish tank scattered, 2nd (floor ) surrounding refrigeration unit located after entering gate, along adventure wall, in front of toilet where small couch and pillows are located, and scattered throughout furnace room connected to classroom seating areas. Recommended to contact pest control for additional service. Must eliminate pest activity on premise and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed handsink outside of prep area faucet inoperable. Instructed to utitlize handsink across connected to in use classroom until repaired.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing handwash signage at upstairs hand wash sink and at first floor boys' restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted stored on floor in basement storage area. Instructed manager to invert and elevate all single service articles 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 womens employee restroom on first floor without a covered recptacle. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Obsrerved handsinks to be under repair at time of instruction and unable to be used for handwashing. Instructed person in charge to repair, and maintain for use at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      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 approximately 40 mouse droppings scattered throughout kitchen prep area on floors and behind refrigeration. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  7. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a lid for garbage can in 1st fl. Women's toilet room.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace torn carpet in basement after school area,stained ceiling tiles and loose wall bases in busy bee's 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 explorer and caterpillars 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,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in basemnet resource rooms.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burnt out light in kitchen,girl's 1st. Fl. Toilet room.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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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.