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TWEETY DEES DAYCARE CENTER

7322 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

TWEETY DEES DAYCARE CENTER has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 25, 2021. The most recent inspection, on May 30, 2025, recorded 3 infractions.

1 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food source, labelling and allergens.

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.

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 30, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 8, 2024. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 May 25, 2021. For example: FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

  • 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 17 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on May 30, 2025. 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 once on May 25, 2021. For example: MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE DOOR TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A PILE OF DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM FLOOR OF BASEMENT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED AN OPENING BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND BASEBOARD IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND THE STOVE AND REFRIGERATOR AND IN THE CHILDRENS WASHROOM BEHIND THE TOILETS; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS.
  2. License

    7 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND TOP OF REAR DOOR AND PIN HOLES IN DOOR FRAME OF FRONT & REAR DOORS MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, MOPSINK CLOSET & STAFF TOILET ROOM AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN KID'S TOILET ROOM,MOP SINK CLOSET AND CLASS ROOM TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AND REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN KIDS TOILET ROOM.
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE STORAGE ROOM VERY CLUTTERED. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING PURPOSES.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED SMALL OPENING AT RIGHT BOTTOM SIDE OF EXTERIOR BASEMENT DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED SMALL OPENING AT RIGHT BOTTOM SIDE OF EXTERIOR BASEMENT DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2522204 DATED 7/1/21 NOT CORRECTED:#56 OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE STOVE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
  6. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE STOVE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
  8. License

    10 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO DRYING DEVICE AT HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO SOAP DEVICE AT HANDWASING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL HAND SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 11. FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD PROVIDER FOR FOOD BEING CATERED IN FOR CHILDREN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CATERING CONTRACT FROM CATERING COMPANY FOR DAYCARE. PRIORITY VIOLATION
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • EVIDENCE OF 9 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP GARBAGE CLOSED INSIDE OF DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SERVERAL OPENINGS IN BASEMENT FLOOR AREAS. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

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