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Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL

Seeds Of Joy Daycare And Fitness Center

850 W Eastwood Ave

Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

License

Apr 29, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

1 recorded violation

notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

NOTED DISH WASHER ON PREMISES WITH NO ALERT FOR LOW SOLUTIONS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). UNIT TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'.

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, Apr 29, 2026 · Original Source

License

Apr 23, 2026

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 10, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE TODDLER CLASSROOM.

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, Oct 10, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 14, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS, CANS, AND VARIOUS CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND UNORGANIZED IN THE DRY STORAGE/FOOD STORGAE CLOSET LOCATED OFF THE MAIN HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AND PLASTIC BOWLS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE/FOOD STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED OFF MAIN HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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 TORN PLASTIC PROTECTIVE LINING ON MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TORN PLASTIC PROTECTIVE LINING TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE 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.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SPILLAGE FROM COFFEE ON INSIDE OF EMPLOYEE MICROWAVE IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF SPILLAGE BUIILD UP.

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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PAINT SPILLED ON FLOOR BEHIND DOOR IN SIDE STORAGE/SUPPLIES CLOSET LOCATED OFF THE MAIN CLASSROOM WHERE EMPLOYEE FRIDGE AND MICROWAVE ARE STORED. OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN AND BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE MAIN HALLWAY. OBSERVED MOP SINK LOCATED NEXT TO COOLERS BEHIND OFFICE AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED ON INTERIOR OF BASIN WITH THICK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP AND PAINT SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE BUILD UP IN SINK.

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, Nov 14, 2024 · Original Source

License

Nov 28, 2023

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEE WEARING DANGLING BRACELETS AND NECKLACES WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES ARE NOT WEARING JEWELRY EXCEPT A PLAIN RING, SUCH AS A WEDDING BAND, WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN IT.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 28, 2023 · Original Source

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