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THE NURTURE NOOK

2151 W ARMITAGE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

THE NURTURE NOOK has been inspected 14 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 24, 2014. The most recent inspection, on July 9, 2026, recorded 6 infractions.

5 of 14 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 21, 2025. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • 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 29, 2023. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 24, 2022. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 July 9, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 11 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 9, 2026. 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.

14 inspections

  1. License

    6 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED SPIDERS AND WEBS IN CORNERS OF WINDOW AND ALONGSIDE HEAVY FURNITURE IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEST AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED WOOD SHELVING USED TO ELEVATE COOLING UNIT IN TODDLER NON-POROUS SIGNS OF WATER DAMAGE AND DETERIORATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE NON POROUS SMOOTH AND EASLIY CLEANABLE SURFACES
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN PREP AREA ACCUMULATED WITH THICK ORGANIC RESIDUE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DRAIN AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO PREVENT ATTRACTION OF PEST.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS OF CLASSROOMS AND REAR CLOSET SPACE WHERE LAUNDRY AND UTILITY SINK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ALONGSIDE WALLS AND CABINETS, STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING RACK /NEAR HVC AYSTEM AND ALL CLASSROOMS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED INADEAUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA AS WELL AS BURNED OUT BULBS IN CLASSROOMS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS.
  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • FOUND FOODHANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
  3. License

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WOODEN CABINETS, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND STOVE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE CHILDREN'S WASHROOM.
  5. License

    1 infraction

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NO THERMOMETER WAS OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE INFANT'S ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  6. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. License

    1 infraction

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
  8. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST DEFROST FREEZERS SECTIONS IN INFANTS AND WOBBS ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE IN WOBBS NEAR EXIT DOOR & CRACK IN CEILING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN TODDLERS NEAR HAND SINK AND WOBBS .
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENTS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN.
  9. License

    2 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • - FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • - FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  11. License

    0 infractions

  12. Canvass

    0 infractions

  13. Canvass

    0 infractions

  14. License

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED TWO STOPPERS MISSING FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE CLASS ROOM REFRIGERATORS.

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