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NYALAH & CAM'S DEVELOPMENTAL PLAYGROUND

11836-11838 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643 · Daycare (2 - 6 Years)

Inspection summary

NYALAH & CAM'S DEVELOPMENTAL PLAYGROUND has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 18, 2024. The most recent inspection, on February 19, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

2 of 5 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, Food source, labelling and allergens and Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 3 times on February 14, 2024. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 February 14, 2024. For example: FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

  • 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 once on February 14, 2024. For example: PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

  • 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 8 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 19, 2026. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 3 times on February 14, 2024. For example: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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.

5 inspections

  1. License

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR CLASSROOMS AND STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS IN THE CLOSET AND MECHANICAL ROOMS WITH DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SOME FORM OF SUBSTANCE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. License

    15 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER IN CHARGE TO COMPLETE THE PROCESS FOR A CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED FACILITY WITH INCOMPLETE WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE COMPLETED CLEAN UP PROCEDURE TO INCLUDE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION LEVELS AND A LIST OF SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND SOAP IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA OR AT HANDSINKS IN DIAPER AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands MUST BE PROVIDED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 11. FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
      • NO CATERER CHOSEN OR PROOF OF COMPANY ON SITE TO PROVIDE APPROVED FOOD TO LOCATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A CONTRACT AND MAINTAIN COPY ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • ALL REFRIGERATORS MUST BE ON AND AVAILABLE FOR TESTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL REFRIGERATORS PLUGGED IN AND AT 41.0 DEGREES OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • ALL SURFACES IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • STOPPER AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IN POOR REPAIR. UNABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE DOES NOT REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS FULLY. INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST NOZZLE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • NO GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLEIN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM AT ALL TIMES
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • ALL HANDSINKS ARE IN NEED OF WASTE CAN TO DISPOSE OF SOILED PAPER TOWEL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • ALL FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  5. License

    0 infractions

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