Kids Hope United-Northern Region
514 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60616
Daycare (2 - 6 Years) ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Apr 22, 2026
Kids Hope United-Northern Region was last inspected on April 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
April 22, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
16 inspections on record
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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
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
2 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 4 rat droppings and approximately 25 or more mice droppings on site. The rat droppings were observed in the lower cabinet under the countertop in the rear food prep area. The mice droppings were observed in the following areas: in the lower cabinet under the handwashing sink in the rear food prep area, on the floor throughout the electrical closets across from the food prep area, and on the floor in the laundry area in the children's toilet room near the food prep area. Instructed to remove rodent droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued
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 an opening in the lower cabinet under the handwashing sink in the food prep area. Instructed to seal opening to eliminate possible pest entry/ harborage points and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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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 60 mouse droppings scattered throughout facility in the following places; in corner of hallway near kitchen and unused classroom, in corners of unused classroom, in utility closet near mop sink. Instructed person in charge to remove all mouse droppings, sanitize all areas, and inform pest control of activity. Priority foundation 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 dead mouse in unused classroom near shelving. Instructed person in charge to remove and sanitize area.
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 clutter and debris on floor of unused classroom. Observed clutter on floor of storage closets. Instructed person in charge to remove all items stored on the floor, organize and maintain at least six inches from floor and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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No Entry
License · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Trash receptacles in the staff toilet rooms has no lids. Instructed to provide trash receptacles with lids.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners, under/around the heavy equipment with dirt and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical 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 on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrhea clean up procedue on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge that a vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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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: Faucet in teacher wahroom on 1st floor must remain on for 15 seconds . Correct and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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: Repair/replace water damaged ceiling tiles in room # 202.
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Standing water under 3-comp sink cabinet, instructed to check for leaks and remove standing water.
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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