Smart Minds Daycare
6144 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
Daycare (2 - 6 Years) ZIP 60634 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 3, 2026
Smart Minds Daycare was last inspected on June 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
June 3, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
3 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed facility with no supplies for cleaning vomit and diarrhea events. Must ensure the availability of adequate supplies (disposable mop, disposable latex gloves, disposable mask, and adequate sanitizer *must eliminate norovirus*) on site to properly clean up any vomit or diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of establishment. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Noted no handwash signage at all hand wash sinks. Instructed to proivide and maintain
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in kitchen. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c).no citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Noted no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of tcs food cooked, delivered and served. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control logbook on the premises. Instructed person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year and the reports must be maintained in the logbook. Instructed to provide a current pest control logbook and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued."
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no air gap at 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide a physical gap between the sink and the sewer line to ensure proper drainage of wastwater and prevent cross-contamination of potable- and waste- water
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed kitchen 3-compartment sink without approved grease trap all sinks in which food, utensils, and equipment are washed shall be connected to an approved grease interceptor. Instructed person in charge to obtain, install and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted no commercial dumpster for establishment. Must provide commercial recteptacle. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b) 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 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.