Daycare Above and Under 2 YearsLicence 2215611

Nico's Playhouse

1855 W 95th St, Chicago 60643

Latest verdictPassOct 2, 2026 · 11 days ago

Inspections17since Jul 18, 2013

Fail rate17.6%3 of 17 verdictscitywide 22.4% · below average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass71%
Conditional12%
Fail18%

17 inspections from 2013 to 2026 · hover a mark

201520172019202120232025

PassOct 2, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  Found cardboard used on the lower surface of the cabinets in the kitchen. Instructed to dispose of cardboard, clean and maintain surface.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  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.
3. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  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.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Found water-stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen and classrooms. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Found the floors in the corners of the storage and mechanical rooms with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. -found the vents in the toilet rooms with a build up of dirt and dust. Instructed to clean and maintain vents throughout.
PassJun 18, 2025License Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  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.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  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.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  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.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  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.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  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.
FailJun 11, 2025LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  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.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  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.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed the following areas with evidence of pest activity: observed approx 20-30 mouse droppings in the food pantry area in the corners of the left wall at the entry, the right corner at the rear wall and under the shelving area. Observed approx 10 mouse droppings under the hand washing sink in the food service area near the grease trap. Observed apporx 20-25 mouse droppings in the laundry room area behind the washer and dryer and along the wall next to the drying machine. Observed approx 10 droppings in the baby room stoage areas. Instructed to clean and sanitize all areas and to contact pest control and have a service with a service report upon next inspection date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
4. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  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.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  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.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  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.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  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.
8. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  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.
PassAug 8, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  All wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean chemical sanitizer bucket. Instructed to correct and maintain.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Large can opener in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  All cooking equipment and prep spaces in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  The interior of all reach in coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Insturucted to clean interior of all reach in coolers and sides od all shelving units and cabinets. Correct and maintain.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Nozzle needed at 3 compartment sink faucet in addition to sprayer instructed to obtain and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floor tiles in need of repair, holes along wall bases in need of repair. Instructed to correct and maintain.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floor coving in need of repair under 3 compartment sink instructed to correct and maintain.
PassJun 29, 2023LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed dust buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cubbies, shelving units, cabinets, window ledges in classroom and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed dust buildup and debris on floor along walls and corners in prep, storage, washroom, classroom and office areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
PassJan 18, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed dust buidup on interior and exterior surfaces of cubbies, shelving units, cabinets in classroom and storage areas.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed damaged floor tiles in prep, classroom, washroom, office and storage areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed dust buildup and debris on floor along walls and corners in prep, storage, washroom, classroom and office areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
FailJan 9, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed bulk containters not labeled in dry food storage area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in dry food storage area, along wall behind laundry machine and utility sink in utility storage area, along wall and corners behind refrigerator and file cabinet in hallway storage leading to infant room, along walls and corners in infant room storage area, along wall under hand washing sink in middle classroom. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed 1/4" gap on bottom left corner of front entrance door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed dust buidup on interior and exterior surfaces of cubbies, shelving units, cabinets in classroom and storage areas.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed damaged floor tiles in prep, classroom, washroom, office and storage areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed dust buildup on floor along walls in corners in prep, storage, washroom, classroom and office areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
7. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Previous core violations not corrected from report #2537884 on 11-8-21: 51-observed inoperable right hand washing sink in infant washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. 53-observed no covered receptacle in staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide. 55-observed excessive clutter in all storage closets. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles, organize and maintain all storage in closets off floors on adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control. 55-observed cracks in wall and openings along baseboards under 3-compartment and hand washing sinks, and stained ceiling tiles in prep area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued
PassNov 8, 2021LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in prep and washroom areas. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
2. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  Observed single service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches of floor.
3. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed dust buildup on cubbies,shelving units in classroom areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain
4. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed leaking faucet on hand washing sink in prep area, leaking drainpipe under left hand washing sink and inoperable right hand washing sink in infant washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
5. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered receptacle in staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excessive clutter in all storage closets. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles, organize and maintain all storage in closets off floors on adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed dust, dirt and debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, classroom, storage, and washroom areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed cracks in wall and openings along baseboards under 3-compartment and hand washing sinks, and stained ceiling tiles in prep area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.
PassSep 16, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed dust buildup on cubbies,shelving units in classroom areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain
2. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered receptacle in staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excessive clutter in all storage closets. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles, organize and maintain all storage in closets off floors on adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.
PassAug 5, 2020CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed dust buildup on cubbies,shelving units in classroom areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain
2. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered receptacle in teachers washroom. All washrooms used by females must have a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Must provide.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excessive clutter in all storage closets. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles, organize and maintain all storage in closets off floors on adequate shelving.
ConditionalJul 15, 2019LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide verifiable documentation of employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-010
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no effective supplies available for clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide all supplies and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no paper towels or sanitary hand drying devices at hand washing sinks in prep and washroom areas. Instructed manager to provide sanitary hand drying devices at all hand washing sinks. Use of common towel is prohibited. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-030(c)
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed dust buildup on shelving units in classroom areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed loose faucet on left washbowl and loose right washbowl in west washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed cracked and damaged floor tiles in kitchen. Instructed manager to replace and maintain. Observed water damaged walls in infant room washroom, peeling paint on walls near windows and stained ceiling tiles near rear west entrance. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed dust buildup and food debris on floors along walls and in all corners in all classroom and storage areas. Observed dust buildup on ceiling and wall vents in kitchen and classroom areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excessive clutter in all storage closets. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles, organize and maintain all storage closets.
9. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed damaged light shield in kitchen and missing light shield above refrigerator near infant room. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
ConditionalNov 1, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Person in charge didnt demonstrate knowledge by having priority violation.
2. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  No employee health policy for employees. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. No citation
3. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  No employee clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. No citation
4. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed improper cold temperature of milk in baby room cooler. Temperature of milk ranging from 49f-50.f. 3 gallons of milk,( approx) 12-lbs removed and discarded by owner-cos. Instructed to maintain cold foods 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed children cubbies not clean/maintained. Instructed to clean debris in bottom areas of all children cubbies and maintain.
6. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed portable hand sink not maintained in baby room. Instructed that hand sink must get approval or be stored away. Also hand sink and toliet in washroom on the right side in baby room has been put out of order. Must repair and maintain. Must also repair the cold low water pressure at hand sink in baby room hand sink.
7. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered receptacles in washroom. Instructed that any washroom used by females must have a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed missing floor tiles in prep area and area right off of kitchen. Instructed to install tiles.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed articles, clothes stored on floor in teachers closet. Instructed to properly elevate on adequate shelving or remove anything not using.
10. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed ventilation fan above stove in prep area not working. Must repair.
PassJul 17, 2017LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Wall in poor repair, damaged at corner near hand sink in infant roo. Also wall damaged, peeling in after care room and near kitchen hallway. Must repair.
PassJun 27, 2016Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Clean interior and exterior of cubbies and shelves in classrooms.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Replace damaged and missing floor tiles in kitchen, storage, utility, and washroom areas. Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and classroom areas.
3. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Provide adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink.
FailJun 20, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 29
  Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
  Previous minor violations not corrected from report #1561421 on 7-21-15:32-instructed to recaulk around the exposed handwashing sink in the prep area and around the washbowl in the adults toilet room. Maintain same. 38-stove must fit completely under ventilation hood. Must provide a back flow prevention device on the utility sink. Serious violation 7-42-090
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Clean interior and exterior of cubbies and shelves in classrooms.
3. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Replace damaged and missing floor tiles in kitchen, storage, utility, and washroom areas. Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and classroom areas.
4. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Provide adequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink.
PassJul 21, 2015LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Instructed to recaulk around the exposed hand washing sink in the prep area and around the washbowl in the adults toilet room. Maintain same.
2. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Instructed to clean and maintain the can opener and the interior of the mopsink.
3. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Instructed to fix/replace the damaged/missing floor tiles in front of the mop sink. Maintain same.
4. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Instructed to clean and maintain all the vents, ceiling fan and light shields through out. Remove thick dirt/dust build up.
5. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Instructed to replace all damaged wall tiles and seal all openings/cracks in the wall around the 3-compartment sink and in the infants rear toilet room. Maintain same.
6. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Stove must fit completely under ventilation hood. Must provide a back flow prevention device on the utility sink. Must fix and maintain the leak at the cold water knob on the 3-compartment sink.
PassJul 18, 2013LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Clean interior and exterior of cubbies and shelves in classrooms.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Replace damaged and missing floor tiles in kitchen, storage, utility, and washroom areas. Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and classroom areas.
3. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Replace stained ceiling tiles in all areas. Replace missing baseboards in infant rooms. Seal loose wall tiles in washroom in infant room.
4. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Stove must fit completely under ventilation hood. Repair leaking drainpipe under right washbowl and toilet in washroom in infant room. Install back flow device on utility sink.
5. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Organize all storage areas to prevent pest harborage.
6. 43
  Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
  Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

5525×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
4910×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
3810×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
516×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
535×
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
354×
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
334×
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
344×
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2215611 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.