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Daycare Above and Under 2 Years · Chicago, IL

Lets Play Archer

5334 S Archer Ave

Last inspected Jul 22, 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

6 inspections

License

Jul 22, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DOOR OF ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN OFFICE TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.

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 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SMALL OPENINGS AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALL AROUND HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS OF FIRST FLOOR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLES IN WALL AROUND HOT AND COLD WATER KNOBS OF FIRST FLOOR UTILITY SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY, OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN TODDLER CLASSROOM, INFANT CLASSROOM AND IN SECOND FLOOR ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EASTSIDE STUDENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EASTSIDE STUDENT WASHROOM.

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, Jul 22, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

May 5, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CONTAINERS AND BAGS STORED ON FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD 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

OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN WESTSIDE STUDENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN WESTSIDE STUDENT WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 64.6F AT LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN WESTSIDE STUDENT WASHROOM. 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 ARE TWO OTHER PROPERLY FUNCTIONING HANDWASHING SINKS IN SAID WASHROOM AT PROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE.)

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY, OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH STUDENT WASHROOMS, INFANT CLASSROOM AND IN SECOND FLOOR ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED UPPER WALL BEHIND AND TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED UPPER WALL BEHIND AND TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CAULK ABOVE COUNTER AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN CREATING OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE ALL MISSING CAULK ABOVE COUNTER AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN 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 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN BOTH STUDENT WASHROOMS ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BOTH STUDENT WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

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, May 5, 2026 · Original Source

License Re-Inspection

May 8, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

License

May 5, 2025

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (MILK) NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE MANAGER ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

HANDWASH SINK IN PREP/WAREWASHING AREA NOT ACCESSSIBLE, CONTAINERS ON TOP AND COVERING SINK. INSTD TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 5, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 4, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

1 recorded violation

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND POST ORIGINAL VALID CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 4, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 11, 2023

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (MILK), NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS AND POST ORIGINAL VALID CERTIFICATE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

MISSING COVER ON RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER/LID AND MAINTAIN

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 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s notes

PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERITIFICATE POSTED.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 11, 2023 · Original Source

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