Kiddy Kare Pre School Inc
4401 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Oct 23, 2026
Kiddy Kare Pre School Inc was last inspected on October 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
October 23, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed backflow prevention device leaking at first floor utility sink. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed leaking faucet at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
18 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: At time of inspection observed high temperature dish machine not sanitizing, at time of inspection observed high temperature dish machine remaining in wash cycle only. Corrected on site 'held for inspection' tag placed on high temperature dish machine. Instructed once high temperature dish machine has been repaired and is sanitizing properly at a minimum temperature of 180f e-mail food@cityofchicago.org to request tag removal prior to using unit.( note: high temperature dish machine not in use at time of inspection.) priority violation 7-38-025 no citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed over 60 mouse droppings in facility. Observed mouse droppings in areas such as prep and dry storage area, basement and classrooms. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, remove mouse droppings and clean affected areas. Recommended licensed pest control company service facility on or after 10/16/2026. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed openings at base of exit door leading from basement stairway. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed backflow prevention device leaking at first floor utility sink. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed leaking faucet at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mop drying in bucket in first floor utility room. Instructed to install mop drying rack for proper drainage and drying of mops to prevent pest breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises. Instructed city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: exit door in prep area not protected, approx. 1/4 inch gap at bottom left of door. Instd to repair, have tight fitting, protected and maintain same
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain and maintain on site
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Exit door in prep area not protected, approx. 1/4 inch gap at bottom left of door. Instd to repair, have tight fitting, protected and maintain same
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Excessive clutter/non use equipment in basement, storage on floor, unable to access all areas. Instd to remove any unnecessary articles, elevate all storage 6 inches and be able to access all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on site while handling tcs foods (milk), nor certificate posted. Instd to obtain and maintain on site on site at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed build-up of reside on bottom interior of 1-door cold hold unit in dry storage room. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed items stored on the floor in the basement area. Instructed the person in charge to organize the area and maintain all items at least six inches from the floor at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 40 live ants crawling near three compartment sink. Instructed the person in charge to remove all live insects, sanitize the area, and notify the pest control service of the activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build-up of reside on bottom interior of 1-door cold hold unit in dry storage room. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on the floor in the basement area. Instructed the person in charge to organize the area and maintain all items at least six inches from the floor at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area and maintain
Official wording (code 28)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Disconnected, unused warewashing machine in prep area. Instd to remove from premises.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found leaky pipe on north wall in basement. Instructed to repair and maintain. Found low water pressure in boy's east restroom. Instructed to repair and maintain. Found staff restroom toilet unable to flush. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found standing water in basement. Instructed to clean and keep dry.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found unused equipment stored in basement and items stored on floor in basement and in laundry room. Instructed to remove unused equipment and store items at least 6" off floor for ease of cleaning, maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy in place. Inst to provide a verifiable employee acknowledged health policy and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Over 30 mice droppings noted on stairs leading to basement and on storage sheles in basement. Instd to remove droppings , clean and sanitize affected areas and conract pest control for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed incomplete vomit/diarrhea clean up kit. Instructed must provide a disinfectant effective against norovirus. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 10 small, black flies in kitchen, dry storage room, and in employee restroom. Must eliminate pest issue. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dead small black flies on walls near hand sink in kitchen and on wall in employee restroom. Must detail clean walls. Must maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor drain in prep area not clean, excessive debris. Clean and maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Air gap at pipe underneath 3-compartment sink and floor drain has been sealed. Instd to remove seal, and provide proper air gap as required between pipe and floor drain.
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Fail
License · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Live fruit flies (over 20) noted on cabinets in prep area and on walls in both staff and childrens toilet rooms. Rear exit door in prep area not rodent proof, approx 1/4 inch gap noted at bottom of doors. Instd to eliminate flies, clean and sanitize all affected areas and rodent proof door so as to be tight fitting. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor drain in prep area not clean, excessive debris. Clean and maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Clutter noted in rear storage area. Instd to organize. Stock on floor. Instd to elevate 6 inches.
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 days ago. Always confirm with the official record.