LITTLE STARS DAY CARE & LEARNING CENTER CO.

7039-7043 W GRAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60707 · Children's Services Facility

15 inspections

CanvassApr 28, 2026
5 infractions
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH A VISIBLE,ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR LAUNDRY ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS, BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATERSTAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TODDLERS CLASSROOM AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE CLASSROOMS/WASHROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
License Re-InspectionJun 10, 2025
4 infractions
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - 4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED A STACK OF PLATES IN THE CABINETS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.11: OBSERVED OPENING IN THE WALLBASES UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK AND THE WINDOW IN THE PRE-K ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO ELIMINATE POTENTAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - 6-303.11: OBSERVED POOR LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHT IN MENTIONED AREA AND MAINTAIN.
- 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
  - OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM 06/03/2025, REPORT #2618483. ONLY OBSERVED SUMMARY REPORT FROM 10/11/2024. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED
LicenseJun 3, 2025
5 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012., CITATION ISSUED
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE ONLY HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED A BOTTLE OF HAND SANITIZER ON THE EMPTY SOAP DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIP WITH HANDWASHING SOAP AND HANDSANITIZER MUST NOT BE USED IN PLACE OF HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - OBSERVED A STACK OF PLATES IN THE CABINETS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED OPENING IN THE WALLBASES UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK AND THE WINDOW IN THE PRE-K ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO ELIMINATE POTENTAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED POOR LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHT IN MENTIONED AREA AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassOct 11, 2024
2 infractions
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - ORGANIZE OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM STAFF TOILET ROOM SUCH AS TOYS, CLOTHES, BLANKETS ETC.
Canvass Re-InspectionApr 10, 2023
0 infractions
CanvassApr 6, 2023
1 infraction
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 65-79F AT HAND SINKS LOCATED AT TODDLER TOILET ROOM. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
LicenseAug 11, 2022
2 infractions
- 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
  - OBSERVED A BOX OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED MULTIPLE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
License Re-InspectionSep 21, 2020
0 infractions
LicenseSep 17, 2020
3 infractions
- 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
  - OBSERVED THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING OUT OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX ONTO THE KITCHEN FLOOR WHILE IN OPERATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED. (2 DAY CORRECTION NOTICE ISSUED).
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN AREA OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES AND TO MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE/GAP AROUND PIPE BEHIND THE KITCHEN STOVE AND TO MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionDec 16, 2019
1 infraction
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE LEAKING WATER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassDec 9, 2019
5 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SEVERAL ITEMS MISSING FROM THE SUPPLY KIT TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND A COMPLETE SUPPLY KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED THE DRAIN LINE LEAKING WATER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - NO FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
CanvassOct 19, 2018
13 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - 2-102.12: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION AND WHILE MILK WAS BEING SERVED TO THE CHILDREN. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
- 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.
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - 3-501.16(A:2,&B): OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN: MILK(46.4F-57.1F), OPENED BABY FOOD(59.0F), OPENED PASTA SAUCE(46.4F), 6EGGS(47.0F), OPENED APPLESAUCE(45.0F). THE PIC REPORTED THE TOTAL WEIGHT OF THESE ITEMS WAS 1# AND THE TOTAL VALUE WAS $100. THE PIC CORRECTED THE VIOLATION ON SITE BY VOLUNTARILY DISCARDING THE OUT OF TEMPERATURE ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - 3-501.17: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - 3-302.12: MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFYING LABELS FOR ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD BUGS ALONG THE WINDOWSILLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - 5-204.12: MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FOR INSPECTION.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - 6-501.19: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE STAFF TOILET ROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED THE WALL BASE IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.12: OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE KITCHEN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - 6-303.11: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AND BY THE HANDWASH AREA IN THE CLASSROOM.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - 2-102.13: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
CanvassNov 16, 2017
3 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND FLOOR BASEBOARD WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE TEACHER'S WASHROOM.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AROUND TOILET BOWL INSIDE TEACHER'S WASHROOM.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES.
License Re-InspectionJun 21, 2016
1 infraction
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILE NEEDS REPLACED,
LicenseApr 5, 2016
8 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  - FREEZERS AND COOLERS NOT UP AND OPERATING, MUST HAVE ALL EQUIPMENT ON AND PROPERLY WORKING,
- 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
  - NO RUNNING HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON SITE AT THIS TIME, MUST PROVIDE,
- 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
  - NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA, MUST PROVIDE,
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT THIS TIME, MUST PROVIDE UPON NEXT INSPECTION,
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - NO CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE ACTUAL CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT,
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - WALL NOT SEAL BY REAR DOOR, NEXT TO KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - VENTILATION IN BATHROOM NOT WORKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - COOLER WITHOUT THERMOMETER, MUST PROVIDE,