BRIGHT HORIZONS AT ILLINOIS MEDICAL DISTRICT
1851 W HARRISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612 · Children's Services Facility
Inspection summary
BRIGHT HORIZONS AT ILLINOIS MEDICAL DISTRICT has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 2, 2021. The most recent inspection, on June 23, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.
5 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.
The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.
What these findings mean
Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.
Food temperature controlHigher risk
Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.
Recorded once on June 23, 2026. For example:
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk
Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.
Recorded once on July 2, 2024. For example:
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
PestsHigher risk
Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.
Recorded once on March 2, 2021. For example:
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk
Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.
Recorded 2 times on March 2, 2021. For example:
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Equipment and utensilsLower risk
Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.
Recorded once on June 23, 2026. For example:
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
About this data
These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.
8 inspections
- License
2 infractions
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF ICE INSIDE THE MINI COOLER IN PRESCHOOL ROOM 2. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- Canvass
0 infractions
- License Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- License
1 infraction
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
- Canvass
0 infractions
- License
0 infractions
- Canvass
0 infractions
- License
3 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF PARKING LOT DOOR,LARGE MOTOR ROOM DOOR AND EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CLOSETS IN INFANTS 1,TODDLER 3,EARLY PRE-SCHOOL 1 & 2,KINDERGARTEN K PREP,SCHOOL AGE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN PRESCHOOL ROOM,KINDERGARTEN K PREP.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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