Daycare Above and Under 2 Years · Chicago, IL

Nico's Playhouse

1855 W 95th St

Last inspected Oct 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Nico's Playhouse last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 2, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Aug 8, 2024 to Oct 2, 2026.
Has Nico's Playhouse ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 8, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Canvass

Oct 2, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND CARDBOARD USED ON THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF CARDBOARD, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN WITH CHARRED MATERIAL ON THE LOWER SURFACE OF IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN.

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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOM AT THE REAR OF THE INFANT'S CLASSROOM WITH CEILING DEBRIS ON THE TOILET AND HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES 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 2, 2026 · Original Source

License Re-Inspection

Jun 18, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED A GAP OF ABOUT 1/4 IN LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR OF THE BABY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

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 insects

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE REAR BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK ON THE BIGGER KIDS SIDE WALL BEHIND IT WITH BLUE DUCK TAPE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAIR IF NEEDED, CLEAN 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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE WALL COVING BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK COMING LOOSE EXPOSING THE INSIDE OF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR BOTH PEST AND INSECTS.

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, Jun 18, 2025 · Original Source

License

Jun 11, 2025

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED GLUE TRAPS WITH DEAD COCK ROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY GLUE TRAPS WITH BUGS ATTACHED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FEEDING SOURCE FOR OTHER INSECTS AND PEST.

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE REAR BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK ON THE BIGGER KIDS SIDE WALL BEHIND IT WITH BLUE DUCK TAPE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAIR IF NEEDED, CLEAN 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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN THE BABY ROOM AND THE CLOSET BY THE READING CORNER WITH A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER WITH ITEMS ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS.

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 60Other

Official Wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2598869 5-205.15 08/08/2024 NOZZLE NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN ADDITION TO SPRAYER INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BY NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 11, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 8, 2024

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP SPACES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF REPAIR, HOLES ALONG WALL BASES IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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

notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s Notes

ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CHEMICAL SANITIZER BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT 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

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

NOZZLE NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN ADDITION TO SPRAYER INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 8, 2024 · Original Source