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Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL

Small World Daycare Center II

3573-3583 S Archer Ave

Last inspected May 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

License

May 20, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

Food placed too close to hand wash sink, instructed to install a splash guard.

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

Not working mechanical vent in employees restroom, instructed to repair 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 20, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 23, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

5-501.115 OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE SPACE WITH TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND IN SAID ENCLOSURE. INSRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.13 OBSERVED GREY WALLBASE DETACHED IN SOME CLASSROOMS AS WELL AS MENDED WITH CLEAR TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH PROPERLY 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 23, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 16, 2025

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 35 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISE, BEHIND WOODEN CLASSROOM FURNTITURE IN CLASSROOMS LOCATED ON NORTH WALL AS WELL ALONG PREMIETERS OF WINDOW OF FACILITY, REAR STORAGE CLOSET ON SHELVING UNITS AND SCATTERED ON FLOORS AND SURROUNDING STICKY TRAPS, IN CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM ON FLOOR BY TOILET BOWLS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITZE. MUST ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

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 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE SPACE WITH TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND IN SAID ENCLOSURE. INSRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED GREY WALLBASE DETACHED IN SOME CLASSROOMS AS WELL AS MENDED WITH CLEAR TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH PROPERLY 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 16, 2025 · Original Source

License

Nov 8, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 11, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 11, 2024 · Original Source

License

Jun 4, 2024

Fail

6 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR TO BE IMPROPER: MILK FROM 47.0 F TO 52.0 F AND EGGS AT 48.0 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF EIGHT GALLONS OF MILK WORTH $60.00 WORTH AND 12 EGGS WORTH $5.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF TWO KITCHEN REFRIGERATORS TO BE IMPROPER AT 52.0 F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PERSON IN CHARGE SERVICED REFRIGERATOR UNITS DURING INSPECTION. REFRIGERATOR UNITS WERE OBSERVED AT 37.0 F TO 41.0 F AFTER INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. "

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE). THE INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS' NAMES.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED ALIVE COCKROACH ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)

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 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON THE PREP SURFACE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SHINY STAR ROOM. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES.

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 4, 2024 · Original Source

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