Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL

Stepping Stones Nursery School

Name: Stepping Stones Nursery School
Address: 3416-3420 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL

3416-3420 W Fullerton Ave

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

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

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2 inspections

License

Sep 22, 2026

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2 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LIVE POTTED PLANTS STORED ON TOP OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATERSTAINED CEILING TILE INSIDE THE STUDENTS WASHROOM 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, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source

License

May 22, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE ENTRY OF DAYCARE AND AROUND ALL CHILDREN CLASSROOM HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

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, May 22, 2025 · Original Source

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