License Re-Inspection
Sep 11, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 11, 2025 · Original Source
Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL
Sunnyside Daycare
3542 W Sunnyside Ave
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4 inspectionsLicense
Sep 9, 2025
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 50Other
Official wording
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Inspector’s notes
NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. AT FOOD PANTRY HAND SINK NOTED THE MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE TO BE 80.2F. AT THE CLASSROOMS (2) WASHROOM WASHBOWLS NOTED 86.7F AND 86.4F. CLASSROOM HAND WASHING SINK AT 87.6F. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT 90.5F. SUPERVISOR AND OFFICE NOTIED. INSTRUCTED TO SERVE AN ALTERNATIVE COLD FOOD SOURCE. PRE-PACKAGED FOODS ONLY. NO PREPARING/HANDLING ANY FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 9, 2025 · Original Source
License
May 12, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE UTILITY SINK IN THE BASEMENT AREA WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HAND SOAP AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP, DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS, OR OTHER HANDWASHING AIDS AND DEVICES ONLY AT SINKS DESIGNATED FOR HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN.
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 problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GAPS GREATER THAN 1/4" ALONG BOTTOM EDGE OF THE EXTERIOR DOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND BASEMENT KITCHEN HALLWAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MENTIONED EXTERIOR DOORS TO ELIMINATE GAPS AND MAINTAIN ALL EXTERIOR OPENINGS AND DOORS FREE FROM GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY OF INSECTS OR OTHER PESTS.
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 insectsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED UTILITY SINK IN THE BASEMENT AREA MEN'S RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR, DRAIN PLUMBING LEAKING WHEN IN-USE BUT FUNCTIONAL. FACILITY HAS ADDITIONAL UTILITY SINKS TO UTILIZE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER AND OTHER LIQUIDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BASEMENT AREA MEN'S RESTROOM UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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 problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED ADJACENT TO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM (NEAR MILK COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE WASTE RECEPTACLE ADJACENT TO HANDWASHING SINKS AT WHICH DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED 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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 12, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 3, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN.
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE UPRIGHT TALL FREEZER IN REAR OF KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 3, 2024 · Original Source