Kiddie Korral Academy
5836-5838 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60651 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 3, 2026
Kiddie Korral Academy was last inspected on August 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
August 3, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on the floor in the rear north end of the basement storage area. Management states this is caused by rain over the weekend.istructed to remove standing water and maintain in good condition at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out light bulbs for light fixture in the rear room near the chest freezer.instructed to replace burnt-out light bulbs and maintain adequate lighting at all times.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
12 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no lid on the garbages in the all-gender toilet rooms for the employees. Instructed to provide for disposal of feminine products and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed lightbulb out in the star room and in the hallway leading to the back door exit. Instructed to replace lightbulbs and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation, dusty ceiling vent cover in sunshine room washroom with pink door, not corrected/non-compliance for #56 on inspection report #2584966 dated 11/9/23. Priority foundation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty at the time of inspection. Instructed to have a certified food manager on duty 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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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical10 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 at handwashing sinks in facility. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sinks in moon room, washroom in sunshine room with pink door, stars room and clouds room. Instructed hand drying provisions shall be available at all handwashing sinks at all times. Corrected on site paper towels provided at handwashing sinks in moon room, washroom in sunshine room with pink door, stars room and clouds room. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks in moon room and clouds room. Instructed to post handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks.
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 gap on side of southside of front entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to protect against pest entrance.
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 paint stored on floor in student supply closet and boxes stored of floor in basement and in moon room. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate all food and non-food at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking from drain pipe of handwashing sink in sunshine room classroom. Instructed to repair leak at handwashing sink in sunshine room classroom. Observed leaking faucet of three compartment sink. Instructed to repair faucet of three compartment sink and maintain. Observed slow draining handwashing sink in moon room. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed buildup on interior of handwashing sink in rainbow and moon room classrooms. Instructed to detail clean interior of handwashing sinks and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles in both employee washrooms in sunshine room. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacles in both employee washrooms 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 stained ceiling tiles throughout facility in hallway in between classrooms, in sunshine room washroom with purple door, and in front entrance and northwest side of kitchen above cabinets and exhaust hood. Instructed to replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout facility. Observed holes in wall and ceiling in basement, in areas such as hole in wall on southside and multiple holes in ceiling on eastside. Instructed to smoothly seal for ease of cleanability. Observed hole around pipe in eastside ceiling and no cap/cover on pipe. Instructed to smoothly seal hole for ease of cleanability. Instructed to install cap or cover on pipe. Observed hole in wall near ceiling in basement on eastside exposed to exterior of facility. Instructed to smoothly seal opening to prevent pest entrance.
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 toys and debris in window in southeast corner of clouds room. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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 unused equipment in basement. Observed oven, two desks with chairs under stairs, and pegboard near oven. Instructed to eliminate unused items to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dusty ceiling vent cover in sunshine room washrooms with purple door and pink door. Instructed to clean ceiling vent covers 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 three non-working lights in basement. Instructed to repair/replace non-working lights in basement and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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 torn/damaged rubber gasket on door of the two door cooler in the prep area. Instructed to repair or replace gasket.
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 unused equipment and unnecessary articles in basement storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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 leak at the small copper pipe under the three compartment sink. Observed a slow drain in the hand washing sink located in the rainbow room. Instructed to repair both and maintain in good working order.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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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 torn door gasket (right and left) inside of the 2 door reach-in cooler in the kitchen. Instructed to replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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 frozen food stored in plastic grocery bags in the chest freezer located in the kitchen. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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 milk crates being used as shelving in the kitchen. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a slow drain at the hand sink located in the moon room. Instructed to repair plumbing.
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 the toliet in the children restroom near the moon room to be out of order. Instructed to repair.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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: Odbserved no clean up policy/kit on site.instructed management to create a clean up policy/kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device at mop sink in basement.instructed management to install back flow device on mop sink in basement. Core violation.
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 floors in basement and at infant care center dirty.instructed management to clean floors at both areas. Core violation
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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: Floors need cleaning in the kids toilet room.
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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: Noted a hole in the kids toilet room wall. Must repair.
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Pass
License · 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: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in the front and rear babys room, and in the hallway, instructed to replace.
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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 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.