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HELEN LUCY CHILD CARE INC.

5801 N NORTHWEST HWY, CHICAGO, IL 60631 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

HELEN LUCY CHILD CARE INC. has been inspected 15 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 1, 2014. The most recent inspection, on June 17, 2026, found no infractions.

5 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 11, 2025. For example: APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

  • 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 August 18, 2020. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 October 19, 2023. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 July 25, 2019. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • 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 once on August 14, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED CHICKEN BEING THAWED IN COLD WATER IN SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE REFRIGERATOR.
  3. License

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS STRIPPED AND HARD TO TURN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT OUTER DOOR SWEEP OF TODDLER ROOM. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
  5. License

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE BOILER ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  7. License

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF HAND WASHING CABINET IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE CHILDREN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  8. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE STORAGE CABINET UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AROUND GREASE BOX INSIDE STORAGE CABINET IN PREP AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE INSIDE WASHROOM (3 YRS AND UP) AND MUST REPAIR BROKEN CEILING AT SAME AREA.
  9. License

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14 (A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 (B) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDSINK IN STUDENTS CLASSROOM #2 AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN STUDENTS CLASSROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.17 (A) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STUDENTS CLASSROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout facility (in three classrooms). Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
  11. License

    0 infractions

  12. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED INSTALLED OR OPERATED. ESTABLISHMENT IS NOW PREPARING FOODS FOR CHILDREN ON PREMISES AND NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE OR SANITIZE EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THREE COMPAERMENT SINK TO HOLD LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, WITH GREASE TRAP AND DRAINBOARD. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING TILE IN CLASSROOM NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • SUPPLIES NOT PROPERLY STORED IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.
  14. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. License

    2 infractions

    • 7. WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • OBSERVED NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT MANUAL WASHING OF UTENSILS 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 90.1 THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, HOWEVER FOUND RUNNING HOT WATER AT 110 F AT ALL OTHER SINKS, ESTABLISHMENT HAS MULTIPLE HOT WATER TANKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS IN PREP AREA, HOT RUNNING WATER MUST BE A MINIMAL OF 110 F AT MANUAL WASHING 2-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO PREMISES IS USING SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS AND PAPER PLATES AT THIS TIME. PREMISES IS PUT ON 48 HOUR WORK AROUND FROM CDPH AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER, 110 F OR ABOVE THROUGHOUT PREP AREA BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (07/03/14). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THORMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

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