Canvass Re-Inspection
Jan 16, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 16, 2026 · Original Source
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years · Chicago, IL
Teddy Bear Nursery Schools
2649 W 51st St
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6 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Jan 14, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-501.110: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 104F OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE DURING CANVASS INSPECTION ON 1/7/26. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE THE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE CHEMICALS TO SANITIZE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 120F.CORRECTED ON SITE: AT TIME OF REINSPECTION ON 1/14/2026, WASH SOLUTION OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO EMAIL FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG WHEN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED (NOTE AT TIME OF REINSPECTION LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15: OBSERVED NO WATER PRESSURE AT RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE WATER PRESSURE TO RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM 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 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
6-501.19: OBSERVED DOOR OF STAFF WASHROOM IN LIONS CLASSROOM TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR IN LIONS CLASSROOM SO THAT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 7, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN TEACHER RESOURCE AREA AND IN CUBBIES IN STARS CLASSROOM AND THE RED ROOM CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 1/7/2026. 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 insectsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 104F OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE THE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE CHEMICALS TO SANITIZE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 120F. (NOTE AT TIME OF INSPECTION LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO WATER PRESSURE AT RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE WATER PRESSURE TO RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM 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 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DOOR OF STAFF WASHROOM IN LIONS CLASSROOM, IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND RED ROOM CLASSROOM TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOORS IN LIONS CLASSROOM, REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND RED ROOM CLASSROOM SO THAT STAFF WASHROOM DOORS 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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, Jan 7, 2026 · Original Source
License
Jan 16, 2025
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST AND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. (ICE NOT USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN 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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE STAFF AREA TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL RESTROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND TO CORRECT.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST ON VENT IN WASHROOM BEHIND TOILET (TODDLER STAFF RESTROOM). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
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, Jan 16, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 16, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SHELVING IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT SEALED/PAINTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING.
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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WASHROOM IN SCHOOL AGE CHLDREN'S ROOM WITHOUT COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ANY RESTROOM FOR FEMALE USE.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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, Oct 16, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 3, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
1 recorded violation
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0PPM 0F CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTD TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MACHINE NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME, AWARE OF ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
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, Nov 3, 2023 · Original Source