NORTH STAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT, INC

4339-4341 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · Children's Services Facility

19 inspections

1. LicenseJan 21, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED HOT WATER ABOVE 120F AT 138F AND 148F IN CLASSROOM 10. NO COLD WATER WAS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER BETWEEN 100-120F AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. MAINTENANCE ARRIVED ON-SITE AND REPAIRED BOTH HANDSINKS WATER NOW AT 101.2 AND 102F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED HANDSINK FAUCETS IN CLASSROOM 10 NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER RUNNING LONGER THAN 15 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE TIMER OF HOT WATER TO ENSURE FAUCET IS PROVIDING A FLOW OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET.
2. CanvassNov 6, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN BASEMENT AREA IN CRAWLSPACE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE CLEANED AND REMOVED ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS DURING INSPECTION.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT (TOOLS, ETC.) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
3. LicenseFeb 15, 2024

   6 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZED AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. THE INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. MAINTENANCE WAS ON SITE TO FIX THE PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 30 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 52.8F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 30LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED TRASH RECEPTACLE MISSING LID IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED 1 BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
4. Canvass Re-InspectionJul 27, 2023

   0 infractions

5. CanvassJul 25, 2023

   3 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDUREON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS RANGING FROM 68-92F LOCATED IN CLASSROOMS #3,4,5,6,9,10,13 AND TEACHERS TOILET ROOM 2ND FLOOR. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ELIMINATE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
6. LicenseMay 4, 2022

   5 infractions

   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED TRASH RECEPTACLE MISSING LID IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN ROOM #8 IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED WALL NEAR WINDOW IN ROOM #13 WITH SIDING COMING LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE DUCK BOARDS WITH SMALL GAPS UNDER THEM IN MOST OF THE CLASS ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ENTRANCE AND HARBORING.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED MULTIPLE LIGHTS OUT IN CLASS ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ( LIGHTS BEING CHANGED TO LED SOON ) AS INFORMED BY FACILITY MAINTENANCE STAFF.
7. License Re-InspectionOct 28, 2020

   0 infractions

8. License Re-InspectionSep 25, 2020

   3 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED SINKS IN CHILDREN'S RESTROOMS WITH IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE. FOUND ALL METERED, TEMPERED WASHBOWL SINKS AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 68.5F- 84.9F IN CHILDRENS RESTROOMS. MUST SET TEMPERATURE TO MINIMUM OF 100F IN ALL METERED WASH BOWL SINKS IN ALL RESTROOMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED UNCOVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED LARGE GAPS IN WALL AROUND THE PIPES GOING INTO TOILETS IN 1ST FLOOR STUDENT RESTROOMS. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
9. LicenseSep 18, 2020

   3 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED SINKS IN CHILDREN'S RESTROOMS WITH IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE. FOUND THE FOLLOWING HOT WATER TEMPERATURES AT METERED WASH BOWLS: LEFT WASHBOWL SINK IN ROOM #6 @ 75.1F; LEFT WASH BOWL IN ROOM #5 @ 83.1; LEFT WASH BOWL IN ROOM #4 @ 75.5F; LEFT WASHBOWL SINK IN ROOM # 3 @ 76.0F . MUST SET TEMPERATURE TO MINIMUM OF 100F IN ALL METERED WASH BOWL SINKS IN ALL RESTROOMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED UNCOVERED RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. MUST PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED LARGE GAPS IN WALL AROUND THE PIPES GOING INTO TOILETS IN 1ST FLOOR STUDENT RESTROOMS. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
10. CanvassDec 12, 2019

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 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
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE MOP ROOM.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
11. LicenseJan 25, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RAW/UNFINISHED SURFACE UNDER THE PLUMBING INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN. Non-food contact surface shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLEANING SPRAY BOTTLES STORED ON SHELF WITHOUT LABEL IN INFANT ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
12. Canvass Re-InspectionDec 8, 2017

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED FOOD STORE IN KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR, IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOODS IN FDA APPROVED PLASTIC BAGS. MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: OBSERVED UNFINISHED CAULKING ALONG TOP AND BOTTOM OF FLOOR UTILITY SINK, IN 1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED WINDOW SEALS IN ALL CLASSROOMS WITH UNFINISHED CONCRETE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND ENSURE ALL SERVICES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION ABOVE SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE COOK LINE AND COOK LINE AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MISSING VENT COVER IN GYM ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VENT COVER. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED 1 COMP SINK NEXT TO DISH MACHINE WITH MISSING FAUCET HEAD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED STANDING UTILITY SINK IN LAUNDRY ROOM ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR, WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.
13. CanvassSep 15, 2017

    5 infractions

    • 7. WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • DISH MACHINE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT AT PROPER TEMP OF 120 DEGREES. MACHINE WAS BEING USED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 105 DEGREES FOUND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST NOT USE MACHINE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES 120 DEGREES AT WASH CYCLE. OPERATION MUST USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL DISHES. MACHINE WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. OPERATION INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE MACHINE AND DO NOT USE UNTIL CORRECT TEMP LEVEL IS REACHED. MUST CONTACT THE CDPH WHEN REPAIRED, TO HAVE TAG REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-30.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED FOOD STORE IN KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR, IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOODS IN FDA APPROVED PLASTIC BAGS. MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED UNFINISHED CAULKING ALONG TOP AND BOTTOM OF FLOOR UTILITY SINK, IN 1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED WINDOW SEALS IN ALL CLASSROOMS WITH UNFINISHED CONCRETE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND ENSURE ALL SERVICES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION ABOVE SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE COOK LINE AND COOK LINE AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MISSING VENT COVER IN GYM ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VENT COVER. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED 1 COMP SINK NEXT TO DISH MACHINE WITH MISSING FAUCET HEAD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED STANDING UTILITY SINK IN LAUNDRY ROOM ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR, WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.
14. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 7, 2016

    0 infractions

15. CanvassMay 27, 2016

    3 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • OBSERVED NO SANITIZER AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE (NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME), PREMISES ORDERED SANITIZER AND RECEIVED SOAP, MACHINE TAGGED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED DO NOT USE. USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED OINTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND FREEZER IN THE TEACHERS LOUNGE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE IN THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
16. LicenseDec 15, 2015

    0 infractions

17. Canvass Re-InspectionDec 11, 2015

    0 infractions

18. CanvassDec 8, 2015

    1 infraction

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING.DISHMACHINE BEING USED DURING INSPECTION. TAGGED DISHMACHINE. 0PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.
19. LicenseDec 2, 2013

    0 infractions