Mc Kinney's Early Learning Academy
5733-5743 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60651
Daycare (Under 2 Years) ZIP 60651 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 26, 2026
Mc Kinney's Early Learning Academy was last inspected on June 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
June 26, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
4 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed gap opening 1/4" inch at bottom of front main entrance door.instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelves in the rear storage area.instructed to paint or seal the shelves and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors with debris underneath the kitchen dishwashing 3-compartment sink area.instructed to clean floors in detail and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove accumulation of hanging dusts and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
14 inspections on record
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperature of tcs food/beverage. Found a 1/2 gallon of milk at 49.8f at the time of the inspection. Instructed must keep cold holding foods and beverages at 41f or below at all times. Approximately 2lbs at $6 worth of product discarded.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed an improper cold holding temperature of a mini cooler with tcs food/beverage stored inside. Instructed all cold holding units must reach and maintain 41f or below at all times. Mini cooler was replaced with another unit and inspected before the end of the inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed cooking/serving utensils not iverted stored for air drying next to the three compartment sink. Instructed to invert and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mop drying improperly in mop sink storage area. Instructed to dry mop properly as not to attract and harbor pests.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed vent hood filters with grease build up in the kitchen area over the stove. Instructed to clean/replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the bathroom vent/vent switch near the infant classroom area is not working properly. Instructed to repair/replace.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed bucket in handwashing sink in busy bee room. Instructed handwashing sink shall be accessible at all times. Corrected on site bucket removed from handwashing sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on staff washroom on eastside of building. Instructed to install and maintain self closing device on staff washroom door.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed dumpster stored on wooden surface. Instructed to remove wood from beneath dumpster. Outdoor storage surface for dumpster shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable and sloped to drain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed small square hole in ceiling tile in busy bee room above kitchen play area. Instructed to repair/replace ceiling tile.
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: Observed nonfunctioning water fountain attached to handwashing sinks outside of office. Instructed to remove nonfunctioning water fountain and smoothly seal hole for ease of cleanability.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed a missing handwashing signage in one of the bathroom. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed the hood ventilation filters in the food prep area with a build up of grease. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed four handwashing sinks near kitchen backed up and unable to drain wastewater. Must repair and maintain. Priority. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Employee washroom door is not self-closing. Must make door self closing.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky pipe underneath the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed foil liners on cabinet shelving in kitchen.instructed management to remove tin foil shelving and stated that only smooth easily surface may be used.
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain better hot water pressure at the last class room hand sinks.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean vents throughout premises of dust build-up
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from inside the rear storage closet,to prevent rodent harborage
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · 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: Clean the floors in the store rooms.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Some light shields not clean has dust buildup inside them.
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