Restaurant inspections / Daycare Above and Under 2 Years
Nico'S Playhouse
1855 W 95th St, Chicago 60643 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Jun 18, 2025
16
Inspections on record
11
Times passed
3
Times failed
Violations cited on Jun 18, 2025
- #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL OPEN AND IN NEED OF REPAIR IN THE REAR BABY ROOM STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | License Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 11, 2025 | License | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 8, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 29, 2023 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 18, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 9, 2023 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 8, 2021 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 16, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 5, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 15, 2019 | License | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 1, 2018 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 17, 2017 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 27, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 20, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 21, 2015 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 18, 2013 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Nico'S Playhouse — questions
- Did Nico'S Playhouse pass its last health inspection?
- Nico'S Playhouse at 1855 W 95th St was inspected on Jun 18, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 16 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
- What violations were cited at Nico'S Playhouse?
- The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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