Daycare Above and Under 2 Years · Chicago, IL

Dr Deton J Brooks Headstart

6921 S Stony Island Ave

Last inspected Nov 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Dr Deton J Brooks Headstart last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 3, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Nov 13, 2023 to Nov 3, 2026.
Has Dr Deton J Brooks Headstart ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 13, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Canvass

Nov 3, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 39Contamination

Official Wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector’s Notes

NOTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FOR KITCHEN HANDSINK LOCATED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, MOUNTING IT CLOSER TO HANDSINK TO PREVENT ANY POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

In Plain English

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.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

NOTED CLUTTER IN NORTHWEST CLOSET LOCATED NEXT TO KITCHEN AND ACROSS CLASSROOM AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN NORTH STORAGE ROOM FROM KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE CLOSET. ALL ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING TO ENSURE PROPER CLEANING OF FLOORS AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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, Nov 3, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 12, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

5-205.15 OBSERVED RIGHT SIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. OBSERVED A LOOSE FAUCET ON THE LEFT SIDE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE HOT WATER SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 12, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 24, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE TWO DOOR FREEZER NOT CLEAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF FREEZER.

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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED LEAKING AROUND THE BASE OF THE FAUCET IN THE WASHROOM LOCATED INSIDE OF A STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.

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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP FLOORS IN CLOSETS WHERE NEEDED 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 24, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass