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BRIGHT SMILES DAYCARE

1703-1707 E 87TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60617 · Daycare (2 - 6 Years)

Inspection summary

BRIGHT SMILES DAYCARE has been inspected 15 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 8, 2017. The most recent inspection, on July 30, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.

  • 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 10 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on February 8, 2024. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hand hygiene is the most important way to stop germs spreading between children, residents and staff. Inspectors check that sinks are stocked and easy to reach, that staff wash their hands when required (for example after diapering or before handling food), and that sick staff stay away from work.

    Recorded 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on January 23, 2023. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 24, 2025. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 31, 2022. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, disinfectants and pesticides must be labelled and stored safely, away from food and from surfaces people touch. Inspectors flag chemicals that could contaminate food or harm people, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on September 8, 2017. For example: DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

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.

15 inspections

  1. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. License

    1 infraction

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INTERIOR OF HAND SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINET UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS, HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN (83.6F), 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN (84.3F), HAND WASHING SINK IN CHILDREN WASHROOM (81.4F-87.2F), HAND WASHING SINK IN EAST STAFF WASHROOM (86.7F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F AT HAND WASHING SINK AND 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED
  6. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG RIGHT CORNER OF ROOM 4 DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN ROOM 4 AT NORTH DOOR DOOR FRAME.
  7. License

    13 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PIC DOESN'T HAVE A VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TURKEY & RICE).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINKS IN ROOM 4 & STAFF TOILET ROOM NEAR REAR OFFICE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON WOOD LEDGE IN KITCHEN HOT WATER TANK AREA & UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELF.COLUMBIA ROOM-ON CRATES,ENTERPRISE ROOM ON & BEHIND CUBBIES,ROOM 4- ON WALL BASE LEDGE BEHIND TOY SHELF.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/23/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG RIGHT CORNER OF ROOM 4 DOOR AND BENT DOOR SWEEP ON ENTERPRISE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS (SPOONS,FORKS)IN DISH RACK.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CRATES USED FOR STORAGE OF TOYS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LAST TOILET IN KIDS TOILET ROOM WRAPPED WITH A PLASTIC GARBAGE BAG/ IN POOR REPAIR AND LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH LAST HAND SINK IN SAME AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN REAR OFFICE STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED CEILING IN ROOM 4,KITCHEN,KIDS TOILET ROOM,STAFF TOILET ROOM NEAR LAUNDRY ROOM.HOLES IN WALL AND WALL BASE BEHIND WATER COOLER,IN FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM IN LAUNDRY ROOM,ROOM 4 AT NORTH DOOR DOOR FRAME.MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN KITCHEN.DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ROOM 4,LAUNDRY ROOM.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLICKERING LIGHT OUTSIDE OF KIDS TOILET ROOM.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2549262 2/2/22 NOT CORRECTED #55- OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AREA AND BROKEN KITCHEN CABINET DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#55- OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN UTILITY SINK CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/4"GAP UNDERNEATH FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AREA AND BROKEN KITCHEN CABINET DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN UTILITY SINK CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
  9. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM OR GREEN CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN GREEN CLASS ROOM AT 71.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST BE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR ACCURATELY RECORDING FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A PROBE THERMOMETER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROX 15 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN UTILITY SINK CLOSET AND APPROX 10 DROPPINGS IN FURNANCE ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/4"GAP UNDERNEATH FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AREA AND BROKEN KITCHEN CABINET DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN UTILITY SINK CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
  10. License

    6 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT BOTH CLASSROOM SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING SINK IN THE 2YR OLD CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED E-LEARNERS MAIN CLASSROOM HANDSINK COMING APART FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH AND REPAIR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED TILE IN ADULT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  11. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED A COVERED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  12. License

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF ALL FRONT DOORS. THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM, THE FRONT DOOR EAST OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE SIDE OF THE DOOR AND THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR, AND THE FRONT DOOR WEST OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE SIDE OF THE DOOR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE CHILDRENS WASHROOM AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN UTILITY CLOSETS; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AND TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
  13. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 27. TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
      • OBSERVED KIDS WASHROOM LOCATED AT REAR DOOR ENTRANCE NOT FULLY ENCLOSED .MUST INSTALL WALL AREA AT DOOR ENTRANCE AREA.
  15. License

    8 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • NO WATER AT REAR WASHROOM HAND SINK FAUCET.MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • NO SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. 21- RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS AROUND SUPPLIES INSIDE HOT WATER HEATER STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM KIDS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE. ALSO FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREA OF DOOR APPROX 1/4 INCH. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION
    • 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
      • NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED FOR 3- COMP SINK DISH WASHING. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION
    • 27. TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
      • OBSERVED KIDS WASHROOM LOCATED AT REAR DOOR ENTRANCE NOT FULLY ENCLOSED .MUST INSTALL WALL AREA AT DOOR ENTRANCE AREA.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SOLIED/ STAINED CEILING TILES ON PREMISES.MUST REPLACE. ALSO OPENINGS IN CEILING TILES,AND AROUND PIES IN CEILINGS.MUST SEAL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY VENTED TO THE ROOF. MUST PROPERLY VENT HOOD OR REMOVE STOVE. ALSO NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST INSTALL.

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