BRIGHT HORIZONS AT COOK COUNTY

40 N DEARBORN, CHICAGO, IL 60602 · Children's Services Facility

20 inspections

LicenseJun 22, 2026
5 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN REFRIGERATOR IN TODDLER #1 CLASSROOM.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE HAND SINK IN KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM ADULT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT KIDS HAND SINK IN SAME,LEAKY PIPE AT MIDDLE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN CEILING IN INFANTS #1 TOILET ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILES IN INFANTS #2 CLASSROOM,KITCHEN HAS MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE STORAGE SHELVES.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN CLOSETS OF INFANTS #2,PRESCHOOL #2 AND KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOMS.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AND KINDERGATEN TOILET ROOM.
LicenseJun 17, 2026
0 infractions
Canvass Re-InspectionOct 20, 2025
3 infractions
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN UPRIGHT TWO DOOR REACH-IN HOT HOLDING UNIT ON LEFT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER ON THE INSIDE OF UPRIGHT TWO DOOR REACH-IN HOT HOLDING UNIT ON LEFT IN THE KITCHEN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR HALLWAY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - 5-205.15: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 86.3-88.2F. OBSERVED RIGHT ADULT HANDWASHING SINK IN TODDLER ROOM 2 WASHROOM AT CHANGING STATION AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 88.2F AND OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM 1 AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 86.3F. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. NOTE: THERE IS ANOTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING ADULT HANDWASHING SINK IN TODDLER ROOM 2 WASHROOM AT CHANGING STATION AND THERE IS ANOTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING SINK ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF SAID HANDWASHING SINK IN PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM 2.
Canvass Re-InspectionOct 8, 2025
5 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - 4-501.112(A:1 & 2):AT TIME OF REINSPECTION UNABLE TO START CYCLE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. AT TIME OF REINSPECTION UNABLE TO START HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO VERIFY IF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS PROPERLY SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CORRECTED ON SITE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG PLACED ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ONCE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND IS SANITIZING PROPERLY AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 180F E-MAIL [email protected] TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USING UNIT.( NOTE: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, FACILITY IS UTILIZING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CHEMICAL SANITIZER AND TEST KIT ON SITE) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED)
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN UPRIGHT TWO DOOR REACH-IN HOT HOLDING UNIT ON LEFT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER ON THE INSIDE OF UPRIGHT TWO DOOR REACH-IN HOT HOLDING UNIT ON LEFT IN THE KITCHEN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR HALLWAY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - 5-204.12: UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN LAUNDRY ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK INLAUNDRY ROOM SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - 5-205.15: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 86.3-88.2F. OBSERVED RIGHT ADULT HANDWASHING SINK IN TODDLER ROOM 2 WASHROOM AT CHANGING STATION AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 88.2F AND OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM 1 AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 86.3F. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. NOTE: THERE IS ANOTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING ADULT HANDWASHING SINK IN TODDLER ROOM 2 WASHROOM AT CHANGING STATION AND THERE IS ANOTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING SINK ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF SAID HANDWASHING SINK IN PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM 2.
CanvassOct 1, 2025
0 infractions
CanvassOct 1, 2025
5 infractions
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN UPRIGHT TWO DOOR REACH-IN HOT HOLDING UNIT ON LEFT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER ON THE INSIDE OF UPRIGHT TWO DOOR REACH-IN HOT HOLDING UNIT ON LEFT IN THE KITCHEN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR HALLWAY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN LAUNDRY ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK INLAUNDRY ROOM SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 86.3-88.2F. OBSERVED RIGHT ADULT HANDWASHING SINK IN TODDLER ROOM 2 WASHROOM AT CHANGING STATION AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 88.2F AND OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM 1 AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 86.3F. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. NOTE: THERE IS ANOTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING ADULT HANDWASHING SINK IN TODDLER ROOM 2 WASHROOM AT CHANGING STATION AND THERE IS ANOTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING SINK ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF SAID HANDWASHING SINK IN PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM 2.
CanvassMay 8, 2024
3 infractions
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - MUST PROVIDE AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER ON THE INSIDE OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED ONE OF TWO METERED HANDSINKS NOT WORKING IN THE SECOND FLOOR RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassNov 6, 2023
4 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - No hand soap provided at kitchen's hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - No hand wash signs provided in staff restrooms, Instructed to provide.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - Peeling paint noted behind utensils shelf in basement's kitchen, instructed to remove peeling paint and provide a durable smooth surface.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - several Fuzzy stuffed animal toys stored above clean dishes, pottery plant above food storage cabinet, Instructed to remove.
License Re-InspectionJul 6, 2022
0 infractions
LicenseJun 29, 2022
3 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED NO KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TO TEST UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED COMBINE WITH ABOVE CITATION.
CanvassDec 1, 2021
3 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - CHIPPED WALL BEHIND CLEAN UTENSILS STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH DURABLE SURFACE THAT'S EASY TO CLEAN. MISSING CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT'S KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - POTTERY PLANTS IN KITCHEN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM KITCHEN.
License Re-InspectionJul 10, 2020
1 infraction
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE. FOUND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PIC MUST PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
LicenseJul 8, 2020
3 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE. FOUND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PIC MUST PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - FOUND EMPLOYEE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOM WITHOUT HOT WATER. FOUND WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 70F - 73F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WAS LAST SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL 5/19/17. FOUND NO LICENSE NUMBER FOR PEST CONTROL. EVERY RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON ITS PREMISES CONTAINING A CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR WHO SHALL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassOct 16, 2019
1 infraction
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET FIXTURE HANDSINK LOCATED IN ROOM 106:TODDLER 1. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/TIGHTEN.
LicenseJul 10, 2018
1 infraction
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT NO POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
CanvassMay 23, 2017
1 infraction
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
LicenseJul 15, 2016
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - Reach in cooler door gasket in state of disrepair(broken), shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - Damaged/stained ceiling tile above exposed hand sink in Room # 102, shall be repaired/replaced.
Canvass Re-InspectionOct 1, 2015
1 infraction
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED ALL METERED FAUCETS IN ADULTS AND CHLDRENS RESTROOM RUNNING LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE METERED FAUCETS THAT RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.
CanvassSep 15, 2015
6 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  - OBSERVED 2 COOLERS (1 INSIDE OF THE 2ND FLOOR KIDS ROOM AND 1 INSIDE OF THE 2ND FLOOR PRE SCHOOL ROOM) AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF 47.5F AND 48.7F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN INTERNAL COOLER TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. NO CITATION ISSUED. EQUIPMENT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 4-5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE HAND SINK INSIDE OF THE INFANT ROOM, 2 FLYING AROUND THE INFANT ROOM, 2 FLYING AROUND THE BASEMENT KITCHEN AND 2 ON THE WALL OF THE TODDLER ROOM NEXT TO THE CHILDRENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE/ELIMINATE THE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TURKEY, CHEESE, MILK, COOKED PASTA AND CUT CUCUMBERS)ARE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET UNDER THE INFANT ROOM EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRICTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF CABINETS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED ALL METERED FAUCETS IN ADULTS AND CHLDRENS RESTROOM RUNNING LESS THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE METERED FAUCETS THAT RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS.
- 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  - OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS HANDLED.
LicenseJul 3, 2014
2 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - SPRAY BOTTLE IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - DISPOSABLE FOOD UTENSILS NOT STORED PROPERLY IN AN OPEN BAGS AND BOXES STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COVERD AND OFF FLOOR.