Teddy Bear Nursery

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 14, 2026 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.110: observed improper temperature of 104f of the wash solution in low temperature dish machine during canvass inspection on 1/7/26. Instructed to repair low temperature dish machine the wash solution in spray type warewashers that use chemicals to sanitize may not be less than 120f.corrected on site: at time of reinspection on 1/14/2026, wash solution of low temperature dish machine has not been repaired held for inspection tag placed on low temperature dish machine instructed facility to email food@cityofchicago.org when low temperature dish machine has been repaired (note at time of reinspection low temperature dish machine was not in use.) priority foundation violation 7-38-025 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed no water pressure at right handwashing sink in boys washroom. Instructed to restore water pressure to right handwashing sink in boys washroom and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.19: observed door of staff washroom in lions classroom to not be self closing. Instructed to install self closing device on staff washroom door in lions classroom so that staff washroom door shall be tight fitting and self closing.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

2. Jan 7, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed opening at base of garage rear exit door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 25 mouse droppings in facility. Observed mouse droppings on floor in teacher resource area and in cubbies in stars classroom and the red room classroom. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, remove mouse droppings and clean affected areas. Recommended licensed pest control company service facility on or after 1/7/2026. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of 104f of the wash solution in low temperature dish machine. Instructed to repair low temperature dish machine the wash solution in spray type warewashers that use chemicals to sanitize may not be less than 120f. (note at time of inspection low temperature dish machine was not in use.) priority foundation violation 7-38-025 no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no water pressure at right handwashing sink in boys washroom. Instructed to restore water pressure to right handwashing sink in boys washroom and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed door of staff washroom in lions classroom, in rear dry storage area and red room classroom to not be self closing. Instructed to install self closing device on staff washroom doors in lions classroom, rear dry storage area and red room classroom so that staff washroom doors shall be tight fitting and self closing.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unused ice machine in rear dry storage. Instructed to remove items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Jan 16, 2025 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of rust and mold-like substance on interior of ice machine. (ice not used for human consumption). Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed restroom door in rear dry storage staff area to not be self closing. Instructed person in charge that all restroom doors must be self closing and to correct.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of rust on vent in washroom behind toilet (toddler staff restroom). Instructed person in charge to remove rust or replace.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Oct 16, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed shelving in rear dry storage room not sealed/painted. Instructed person in charge to paint or seal raw wood shelving.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed washroom in school age chldren's room without covered receptacle. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle in any restroom for female use.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in rear dry storage area under shelves. Instructed person in charge to maintain all items at least six inches from floor at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Nov 3, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Low temperature warewashing machine unable to sanitize, 0ppm 0f chlorine when tested. Machine tagged and held for inspection. Instd to use 3-compartment to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. Machine not being used at this time, aware of issue. Priority violation 7-38-025

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

6. Nov 9, 2022 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

7. Nov 1, 2022 Fail

   License · Fail

   13 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 100 or more mice droppings in kitchen-on ledge under microwave,on ledges of diapers,paper goods.yellow room-on floor in teachers resource area,on science shelf and on floor inside of electrical room.sharks room-on toy shelf and wall ledge.blue room-on scissor shelf,wall ledge,shelf in teachers resource area.lions room-toy shelf in corner & wall ledge.school age room-on floor under doll house.dolphins room-toy shelf.hot water tank /storage room-on floor in between containers and articles.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 11/1/22.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed an appx. "1/2" gap along right side of garage overhead door must make door tight fitting.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on rear dish storage shelf.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on 2- door glass reach in cooler.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from school age shelving units.must defrost freezer in small refrigerator in orange room.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device on ice machine must provide and maintain to be seen for servicing.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace missing lid on sump pump in basement.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide lids on all garbage cans in staff toilet rooms.

     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 stained ceiling tile in lions room.kitchen-loose and damaged floor tiles.school age toilet room remove tape from wall base.

     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 chipping paint on wall in yellow 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 hot water tank/storage area,yellow room,lions closet.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing light shield in rear dry food storage area,burnt out light in eagles room.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used