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Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL

Wise Owl Daycare LLC

1610 N Fairfield Ave

Last inspected Oct 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Wise Owl Daycare LLC last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 21, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
How many inspections are on record?
5 inspections on record, from Apr 2, 2024 to Oct 21, 2026.
Has Wise Owl Daycare LLC ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 2, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 21, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 21, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 14, 2026

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF KITCHEN STORAGE CABINETS 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 54Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED IN POOR REPAIR/BROKEN WITH OPENING ALL ACROSS THE FRONT BOTTOM OF SAID GARBAGE DUMPSTER CAUSING TRASH WASTE TO LEAK OUT ONTO THE GROUND FLOOR OF THE ALLEY WAY.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE/FOUL ODORS AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b), CITATION ISSUED.

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 issues
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector’s Notes

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN THE PRE-K CLASSROOM TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS 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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 14, 2026 · Original Source

License Re-Inspection

Oct 28, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

6-201.16OBSERVED CHIPPED / PEELING PAINT AT HANDSINK IN INFANTS 0-10 MONTHS, IN INFANTS ROOM 10 MONTHS -15 MONTHS AND STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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 28, 2025 · Original Source

License

Oct 21, 2025

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 21Food temperature

Official Wording

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE OVEN OF STOVE IN PREP AREA GROUND BEEF FOUND AT 127.5F, PIC WAS WITHIN TIME TO REHEAT GROUND BEEF VERIFIED WITH COOK TIME TEMP LOG. BEEF WAS RE-HEATED TO 165F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 33Food temperature

Official Wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s Notes

NO HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES FOR HOLDING HOT FOODS THAT WILL BE COOKED ON SITE DAILY; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official Wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

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 issues
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED CHIPPED / PEELING PAINT AT HANDSINK IN INFANTS 0-10 MONTHS, IN INFANTS ROOM 10 MONTHS -15 MONTHS AND STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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 21, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 2, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official Wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 2, 2024 · Original Source

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