Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL

Bright Horizons

Name: Bright Horizons
Address: 40 N Dearborn, Chicago, IL

40 N Dearborn

Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

8 inspections

License

Jun 22, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AND KINDERGATEN TOILET ROOM.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN REFRIGERATOR IN TODDLER #1 CLASSROOM.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE HAND SINK IN KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM ADULT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT KIDS HAND SINK IN SAME,LEAKY PIPE AT MIDDLE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN CEILING IN INFANTS #1 TOILET ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILES IN INFANTS #2 CLASSROOM,KITCHEN HAS MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE STORAGE SHELVES.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 22, 2026 · Original Source

License

Jun 17, 2026

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 17, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 20, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN UPRIGHT TWO DOOR REACH-IN HOT HOLDING UNIT ON LEFT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER ON THE INSIDE OF UPRIGHT TWO DOOR REACH-IN HOT HOLDING UNIT ON LEFT IN THE KITCHEN.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

4-101.19: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR HALLWAY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 86.3-88.2F. OBSERVED RIGHT ADULT HANDWASHING SINK IN TODDLER ROOM 2 WASHROOM AT CHANGING STATION AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 88.2F AND OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM 1 AT IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 86.3F. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. NOTE: THERE IS ANOTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING ADULT HANDWASHING SINK IN TODDLER ROOM 2 WASHROOM AT CHANGING STATION AND THERE IS ANOTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING SINK ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF SAID HANDWASHING SINK IN PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM 2.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 20, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 8, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

4-501.112(A:1 & 2):AT TIME OF REINSPECTION UNABLE TO START CYCLE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. AT TIME OF REINSPECTION UNABLE TO START HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO VERIFY IF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS PROPERLY SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CORRECTED ON SITE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG PLACED ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ONCE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND IS SANITIZING PROPERLY AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 180F E-MAIL FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USING UNIT.( NOTE: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, FACILITY IS UTILIZING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CHEMICAL SANITIZER AND TEST KIT ON SITE) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED)

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

5-204.12: UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN LAUNDRY ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK INLAUNDRY ROOM SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 1, 2025

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN UPRIGHT TWO DOOR REACH-IN HOT HOLDING UNIT ON LEFT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER ON THE INSIDE OF UPRIGHT TWO DOOR REACH-IN HOT HOLDING UNIT ON LEFT IN THE KITCHEN.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR HALLWAY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN LAUNDRY ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK INLAUNDRY ROOM SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 1, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 1, 2025

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 1, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

May 8, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER ON THE INSIDE OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ONE OF TWO METERED HANDSINKS NOT WORKING IN THE SECOND FLOOR RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 8, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 6, 2023

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

No hand soap provided at kitchen's hand wash sink, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

Peeling paint noted behind utensils shelf in basement's kitchen, instructed to remove peeling paint and provide a durable smooth surface.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

several Fuzzy stuffed animal toys stored above clean dishes, pottery plant above food storage cabinet, Instructed to remove.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 6, 2023 · Original Source