Brenda's Kids Club Daycare Center
3552 E 118th St, Chicago, IL 60617
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60617 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 22, 2026
Brenda's Kids Club Daycare Center was last inspected on May 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
May 22, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
15 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: New reach in cooler thermometers needed. Instructed to replace and maintain at this time
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Air vent in reach in milk cooler in need of cleaning to remove build up instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 14 or more live large flies flying around premises .on walls and ceilings in rear refrigerator storage area,staff toilet room,butterflies room,grasshopper room,dragon fly room,office are on the way to lady bugs classroom,play room.must eliminate or minimized live fly activity.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 7/31/23.(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 a gap at front door along bottom and center of double doors ,play room along bottom must make door tight fitting.
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: Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in hallway & baby's room,stained ceiling tiles in caterpillar room,butterflies room.missing toilet stall door in girl's lady bugs toilet room.
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: Must scrape and paint chipping paint on walls in butterflies,dragon fly,and play room.
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: Must elevate articles off of floor near lockers in grasshoppers classroom.
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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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels in boys toilet room and an inoperable paper towel dispenser in girls toilet room. Instructed manager to provide and repair. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 15-20 rodent droppings in both storage rooms in lady bug 1 after school room. Instructed manager to contact pest control company for service, clean and sanitize. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in staff toilet rooms. Instructed to provide and maintain.
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: Observed clutter on floors inside storage rooms located in the ladybug #1 room. Instructed to remove and provide proper shelving to elevate items at least six inches from floor for easy cleaning and sanitizing.
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 loose faucet on handwashing sink in food prep area. Instructed to repair 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: Observed heavy dust build up on hood vents over the stove in food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing any possible contamination of food and surrounding area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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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 loose faucet on hand washing sink in prep area. Unable to turn off water at faucet at left hand washing sink in girls washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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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: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 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: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior side of the can opener and sleeve holder of can opener in kitchen on prep table.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed water squirting from the faucet of the three comp sink when water is running; repair faucet to avoid water squirting out.
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Pass
Canvass · 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 kitchen area,along wall base amd corners,i nstructed to clean and maintain area
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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 the 2 storage closets in rear of premises,instructed to remove clutter to prevent rodent harborage
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Pass
License · Pass
1 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: Floors need cleaning in the dry storage closet to remove broken glass in the corner.
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Pass
Canvass · 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 kitchen area and rearb storage closets,along wall base and corners
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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 the storage rooms in rear,to prevent rodent harborage
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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 storage closets,along wall base and corners
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: (1) exposed handsink in the infant room has no hot or tempered running water,must repair,there is another exposed handsink next to the one that has no hot running water
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