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BRIGHT HORIZONS CHICAGO WEST LOOP

500 W MONROE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60661 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

BRIGHT HORIZONS CHICAGO WEST LOOP has been inspected 16 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 10, 2014. The most recent inspection, on June 17, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

6 of 16 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food source, labelling and allergens.

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.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 24, 2022. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 November 16, 2020. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on January 24, 2018. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 9 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on June 17, 2026. For example: SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 24, 2023. For example: TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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.

16 inspections

  1. License

    1 infraction

    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • OBSERVED BULK DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS STORED IN THE KITCHEN AREA EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE BULK DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AND STORE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT THE START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE EGGS WERE BEING COOKED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, ARLISA JOHNSON, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX 1 HOUR AND 15 MINUTES THROUGH THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN TO HAVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRCUTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. License

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 93.1F LOCATED IN TODDLER ROOM. ALSO NOTED ANNEX TOILET ROOM (HAS WASHER AND DRYER) HANDWASHING SINK AT 96F.MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C)
  6. License

    0 infractions

  7. License

    1 infraction

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
  8. License

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    0 infractions

  10. License

    0 infractions

  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Observed bulk food container in dry storage cabinet area in kitchen with out proper labels, name and date. Informed manager that bulk food containers must have proper labels, name and date. Instructed manager to provide.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed chipped paint on wall in closet adjacent to preschool room. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable maintain at all times. Observed dust accumulation on vent cover above kitchen counter and refrigerator. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
  12. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • Observed utensils and soiled towels inside hand sink in kitchen. Observed no soap or paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. Observed no soap or paper towels at hand sink in infant room. Instructed hand sinks are for hand washing only. Must not use sink for any other purpose. Must provide soap and paper towels at all hand sinks at all times. Operator removed items from hand sink basin in kitchen, and provided soap and paper towels at all hand sinks. Critical violation 7-38-030.
  13. License

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON THE KITCHEN HAND SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN DISHES THAT ARE STORED IN A BIN NEXT TO THE SINK. OR, DO NOT STORE ANY FOOD OR FOOD EQUIPMENT WITHIN 12 INCHES OF THE HAND SINK. MUST DEFROST THE ICE COMPARTMENT IN THE MINI FRIDGE IN THE TODDLER/INFANT ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR THE EMERGENCY EXIT SIGN IN THE KITCHEN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE TOILETS ARE RUNNING IN THE CLUB HOUSE GIRL'S RESTROOM AND THE CLUBHOUSE STAFF RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.
  14. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE ANNEX BUILDING CLOSETS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
  15. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1199414 ON 07/10/2014 NOT CORRECTED. (38)MUST INSTALL A UTILITY MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE ANNEX BUILDING CLOSETS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
  16. License

    2 infractions

    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE ADULT WASHROOM DOOR IN THE ANNEX SECTION OF DAY CARE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO UTILITY MOP SINK ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL A UTILITY MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. SPRAY ARM BROKEN ON KITCHEN TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

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