The Baby Academy

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Nov 17, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed rust deposits on grease trap. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor in furnace, water heater, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no ventilation hood above stove.instructed manager to provide adequate ventilation above stove.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable ventilation fan in south classroom washroom. Instructed manager tor repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training for employees. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

2. Oct 8, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: The front door in the after school classroom is not rodent/insect proofed. A 1/2" gap noted. Instructed to close the gap and rodent/insect proof said door. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to obtain and maintain wearing a hair restraint when handling food and while in the food prep area.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Top of the sink in the toilet room in the after school classroom needs to be recaulked. Instructed to recaulk around the top of the washbowl. Maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners of the classrooms, storage, pantry and mopsink areas with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Oct 13, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the shelving units with toys and the cabinet under the handwashing sink in classroom 5 with debris. Instructed to clean and maintain said non-food contact surfaces and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under the three compartment sink and in the furnace room in the computer room with debris. Instructed to clean said floors.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter near the exit door in the computer room. Instructed to declutter, organize and remove any unnecessary items in the said area and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Sep 13, 2022 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

5. Aug 23, 2022 Fail

   License · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodents in facility. Observed 40-50 rodent droppings along walls in class rooms 1 through 4 and 6 and in rear utility closet. Instructed manager to contact pest control company for service, remove droppings, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dead rodents and an accumulation of dead insects on glue boards in rear utility closet. Instructed manager to remove, clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed items, equipment, supplies stored on floor in rear storage area and in class room 6. Instructed manager to elevate items 6 inches off floor and remove unnecessary clutter to prevent pests harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Jan 10, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no procedure or adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and/or diarrheal events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hot water at two handsinks in class room #5 toilet room at 60.2f and 90.8f. Instructed manager that hand sinks must be maintained at a minimum temperature of 100.0f. Hot water restored to 100.0f at hand sinks during inspection. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed can opener encrusted with food debris. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed items, equipment, supplies stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to elevate items and remove unnecessary clutter to prevent pests harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed on original certified food manager certificates on site. Instructed manager that original certificates must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

7. Nov 17, 2020 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Nov 13, 2020 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Found handwashing sink water temperatures ranging from 68f - 72f located in classroom 5, classroom washroom and kitchen. All handwashing sink must maintain a minimum temperature of 100f at all times. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 40 mouse droppings in the following areas: behind reading center bookcase (10) along wall in utility closet/ storage area (10) along wall in laundry room (20). The premises must be maintained free from rodents. Instructed manager to remove, clean, sanitize, and maintain said areas. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Found can opener located in classroom filled with accumulated food debris. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found 3 compartment sink leaking from faucet. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

9. Jul 15, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed procedure in place however must provide all the necessary items outline in policy including disposable gloves, face mask and disposable mop and appropriate sanitizer to kill the norovirus. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

10. Jul 11, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed procedure in place however must provide all the necessary items outline in policy including disposable gloves, face mask and disposable mop and appropriate sanitizer to kill the norovirus. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed(2) handwashing sinks not maintained. No hot water at left handsink in rear childrens washroom. Hot water temperature 68f, and handwashing sink in clssroom 5 temperature 87f. Instructed that hot water temperature must be a minimum of 100f. Must repair by reinspection date. Priority violation issued 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

11. Aug 17, 2018 Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-201.11 observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide documentation informing employees of their responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501-11 observed no clean up policy for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed large hole in rear wall of children washroom. Instructed manager to seal all openings in wall.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed dust buildup on filters inside ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean filters and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

12. May 16, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean wall ledge in infant room near the water fountain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: The exposed handsink in the classroom closest to the kitchen is draining slowly; must repair so that sink drains properly. Observed rust on top of the grease receptor at the three comp sink in the kitchen; paint top of the receptor to remove rust.

13. Sep 22, 2016 Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed the waste pipe leaking under the toddler room exposed hand sink. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

14. Aug 19, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace/repair the following; seal floor drain in rear staff bathroom, repair floor tile in front of rear door in classroom #2, and repair floor tile near front door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair/replace and maintain the following: stained ceiling tiles above the stove in the kitchen, reare storage area and staff bathroom in classroom #3. Also repair wall in rear storage closet

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repalce the light bulb in classroom #1 and #3. Also clean light sheild of debris in the storage room on the infant side, and 2 yr. Old classroom. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair small leak from the furnace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter throughout the rear storage area. Remove items 6 inches off floor and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training certiificates onsite. Information provided.

15. Aug 10, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 general Show violations

    • 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: Observed front doors not rodent proofed. Instructed to instructed to install appropriate thershold to prevent rodent entry. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace/repair the following; seal floor drain in rear staff bathroom, repair floor tile in front of rear door in classroom #2, and repair floor tile near front door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair/replace and maintain the following: stained ceiling tiles above the stove in the kitchen, reare storage area and staff bathroom in classroom #3. Also repair wall in rear storage closet

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repalce the light bulb in classroom #1 and #3. Also clean light sheild of debris in the storage room on the infant side, and 2 yr. Old classroom. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair small leak from the furnace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter throughout the rear storage area. Remove items 6 inches off floor and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training certiificates onsite. Information provided.

16. Oct 3, 2014 Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Obseved a pan of chicken nuggets and a pan of rice sitting insie a oven in the prep area,temperaure ranging from 95.9f to 99.7f,food items were denatured and destroyed,total weight 5lbs total cost $48.00,critical violation,7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: General clean floors in the rear furance room and underneath the 3 compartment sink,along wall base and corners