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JOYFUL NOISE CHRISTIAN DAYCARE

4243 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

JOYFUL NOISE CHRISTIAN DAYCARE has been inspected 15 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 3, 2014. The most recent inspection, on May 26, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

2 of 15 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Food source, labelling and allergens.

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 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 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on May 26, 2026. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 7, 2018. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 2, 2025. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on May 26, 2026. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • 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 24 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on April 2, 2025. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER AT HANDSINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND RACK WITH PLATES IN KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
  2. License Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO LABEL IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.16 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 OBSERVED DUST/RUST/DIRT DEBRIS AT CEILING TILES WHERE CEILING TILES MEET THE TOP OF THE WALL AREA IN THE BOUNCING BUNNIES CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-202.11 OBSERVED MISSING/NO LIGHTBULB COVER IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND VISITOR WASHROOM ALONG WITH OVERHEAD LIGHTBULBS OUT IN THE CATERPILLAR CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-202.11 OBSERVED MISSING/NO LIGHTBULB COVER IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND VISITOR WASHROOM ALONG WITH OVERHEAD LIGHTBULBS OUT IN THE CATERPILLAR CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  3. License

    6 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER AT 76.5F AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE BUTTERFLY CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO LABEL IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST/RUST/DIRT DEBRIS AT CEILING TILES WHERE CEILING TILES MEET THE TOP OF THE WALL AREA IN THE BOUNCING BUNNIES CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED MISSING/NO LIGHTBULB COVER IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND VISITOR WASHROOM ALONG WITH OVERHEAD LIGHTBULBS OUT IN THE CATERPILLAR CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED DIRTY VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, VISITOR WASHROOM AND THE BOUNCING BUNNIES CLASROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT OF KID'S WASHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 74.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO 100.3F PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF VISITORS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
  5. License

    1 infraction

    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND SINKS AT A TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT A TEMPERATURE OF 110.0F OR ABOVE. OBSERVED HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS RANGING FROM 64F-70.0F THROUGHOUT FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AND ADJUSTED TEMPERATURE AT WATER HEATER TANK. HOT WATER RESTORED.
  6. License

    0 infractions

  7. License

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENTED A XEROX COPY OF MENTIONED CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME.THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE AN ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND HAVE POSTED AS REQUIRED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ELECTRICAL CLOSET ADJACENT TO FOOD PREP AREA AND UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSET SHOWED MANAGER AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND DIRTY FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE WASHING MACHINES SHOWED MANAGER.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
  9. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM/SIDES OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND THE REAR 2ND FLOOR DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL ENTRYWAYS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CORK TILES USED FOR THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE A NONPOROUS, NONCORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-202.15: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM/SIDES OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND THE REAR 2ND FLOOR DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL ENTRYWAYS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROX 100 RODENT DROPPINGS WERE IDENTIFIED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND/UNDER THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN THE KITCHEN CABINETS, ON THE FLOOR ALONG ALL WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BOTH LEVELS, ON THE FLOOR OF THE UTILITY CLOSET, ON THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET ROOMS,IN THE TOILET ROOM CABINETS. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN, DISINFECT, AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.14: OBSERVED A CARPET RUG ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE, AND PROVIDE A FLOOR MAT THAT IS A NONABSORBENT, NONCORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11: OBSERVED CORK TILES USED FOR THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE A NONPOROUS, NONCORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-501.14: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  11. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON GREASE TRAP LID, NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND TO ENSURE THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE, UNDERNEATH THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ON LEFT SIDE AND DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND TO ENSURE SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT, IN VISITORS BATHROOM ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK WITH LOOSE SEALANT AND IN POOL REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED TOILET IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM, NOT FLUSHING. SECOND FLOOR IS NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  12. License

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAP LID RUSTY NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
  13. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN CHILDRENS RESTROOM, AND CLASSROOM NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  14. License

    2 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT MAIN KITCHEN.(1ST FLOOR)
  15. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. KITCHEN AND INFANTS ROOM,LOOSE TRIM ON STAIR LEADING TO 2ND FL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN IN BUTTERFLIES,EXPLORER,BUSY BEE,INFANTS & HOLE IN CEING IN BUTTERFLIES AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN 1ST FL. KITCHEN AND BOUNCING BUNNIES.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BUTTERFLIES,EXPLORER,BOUNCING BUNNIES,BUSY BEE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN 1ST FL. KITCHEN.AND REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN BUTTERFLIES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST RECAULK HAND SINK IN 2ND FL. BOY'S TOILET ROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN 1ST & 2ND FL. MOP SINK CLOSETS,2ND FL.STORAGE ROOM AND CLASSROOM.

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