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When was Diversey Day Care Center & Kindergarten last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Mar 20, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from Feb 15, 2024 to Mar 20, 2026.
Has Diversey Day Care Center & Kindergarten ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 15, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspections
License Re-Inspection
Mar 20, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOOR IN LAUNDRY ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 20, 2026 · Original Source
License
Mar 17, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE HAND SINKS LOCATED IN CLASSROOM 4, ROOM 7B AND ROOM 8 WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 64-78F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT LEAST 100-120F AS REQUIRED FOR PROPER HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
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.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 GALLONS OF VARIOUS OPENED MILK (WHOLE, LACTOSE FREE, OAT, FAT FREE) LOCATED IN CLASSROOMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY DURING TIME OF INSPECTION AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. NOTED TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 52F-68F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL MILK AT 41F AND BELOW AS REQUIRED. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID MILK DURING THIS TIME. PRORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. TOTAL COST $20.
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.
OBSERVED FLOOR IN LAUNDRY ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 17, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 7, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 7, 2025 · Original Source
License
Feb 15, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND CLUTTER AT BACK OUTSIDE PLAYGROUND AREA. MUST CLEAR CLUTTER.
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.