Stepping Stones Nursery School

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 22, 2026 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager present with a city of chicago food sanitation certificate while tcs foods (pasta at 155f) was being served. 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

2. Feb 17, 2026 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure for hot water at the right faucet at the double handsink located in the art's classroom. Instructed to increase water pressure and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

3. Apr 1, 2025 Pass

   License · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to defrost upper freezer compartments inside of the refrigeration units in all students classrooms with excessive ice build-up and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed loose stripped hot handle on one of the hand sinks in washroom located in alfalfa's students classroom.instructed to repair plumbing issue 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 missing ceiling tile in the kitchen prep area.instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean ceiling ventilation covers inside the washrooms to remove accumulation of dusts and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used