Daycare Above and Under 2 Years · Chicago, IL

Joyful Learning Center

Name: Joyful Learning Center
Address: 10721 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL

10721 S Western Ave

Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

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Aug 5, 2026

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0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 5, 2026 · Original Source

License

Oct 22, 2025

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3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE LOWER WALL IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM BY CABINET/COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY AND ACTIVITY.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

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notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE HAND DRYING PROVISION OVER THE DISH DRYING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, THE STOVE AND COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

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, Oct 22, 2025 · Original Source

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