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BUSY BEES CHILD CARE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

BUSY BEES CHILD CARE 6701-6709 N NORTHWEST HWY, CHICAGO 60631 Children's Services Facility
October 16, 2025 License License #3051950
4
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #2
CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK AND AT SOME 1ST FLOOR CLASSROOMS/WASHROOMS HANDWASH SINKS, WATER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 85.0 F AND 91.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HANDWASH SINKS MUST REACH A MINIMAL 100.O F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAPS AT SOME ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS SWEEPS.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAPS AT SOME ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL ENTRANCE/EXIT DOORS SWEEPS.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections