Pass

Kiddieland Educational Center of Excellence

3809 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60641 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 4, 2026

Kiddieland Educational Center of Excellence was last inspected on February 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

February 4, 2026 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

    Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meat thawing in a plastic container in the food prep area. Management instructed to thaw tcs foods under cold running water, in the refrigerator or in the microwave as part of a continuous cooking process.

    Official wording (code 35)

    Approved thawing methods used

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food items out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

17 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk dry food containers in the kitchen area missing labels identifying the food item stored. Instructed to label all bulk dry food containers with the common name of the food stored and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food containers (oats) stored directly on the floor of the classroom storage closet. Instructed to relocate food containers and maintain all food containers at least 6 inches above the floor during storage.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed single-service articles (plastic cups, lids, bowls) stored in boxes directly on the floor of the classroom storage closet. Instructed to relocate single-service items and maintain all single-service/single-use articels at least 6 inches above the floor during storage.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vent cover in employee toilet room with dust accumulation, located next to two year old classroom. Instructed person in charge to remove dust and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge present with city of chicago certified manager certificate on site.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed chlorine test strips used to measure quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution. Instructed to provide correct test strips for 3 compartment sink. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report dated 01/29/2021 not corrected: #10 observed paper towel dispenser installed above the 3-compartment sink in the kitchen. Instructed to move above the hand washing sink for easier to use. #39 observed no splashguard at kitchen handwashing sink next to 3-compartment sink. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation. 7-42-090. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager on site while tcs foods (milk, yogurt, cheese) are being served. Priority foundation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.13 - observed paper towel dispenser installed above the 3-compartment sink in the kitchen. Instructed to move above the hand washing sink for easier to use.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 3-307.11-observed no splashguard at kitchen handwashing sink next to 3-compartment sink.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.17-instructed to remove accumulations of dust on ceiling fan above the rear (atelier)classroom.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.13- instructed to detail clean floors with food debris spills in dry storage room located at front north classroom.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14-instructed to remove accumulations of dusts on ventilation covers in washrooms.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed paper towel dispenser installed above the 3-compartment sink in the kitchen. Instructed to move above the hand washing sink for easier to use.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate hot water provided at the 3 compartment sink; temperature at 102.2 f at this time of inspection. Instructed management to provide and maintain hot water above 110f at the 3-compartment sink at all times. Priority violation 7-38-025,citation issued.(issued 2 day notice)see comments below.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard at kitchen handwashing sink next to 3-compartment sink.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove accumulations of dust on ceiling fan above the rear (atelier)classroom.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors with food debris spills in dry storage room located at front north classroom.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove accumulations of dusts on ventilation covers in washrooms.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Previous inspection report summary from (11/25/2019) was not displayed for the public to view. Today's inspection report summary was issued and must be displayed and visible to the public at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010 (b), no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  9. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Found no thermometer in newly installed refrigerator located in basement storage room.Must provide and maintain visible thermometers in all coolers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found small water leak at base of faucet (cold handle) at kitchen 3 compartment sink showed manager.must repair plumbing leak and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to elevate dry stock/supplies and cleaning equipments etc in storage closets at least 6" inches off the floor/wall for easier cleaning showed manager.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Previous inspection report summary was not displayed and visible to the public. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b),citation issued.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED

      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 found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain appropriate supplies. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 (c) instructed to provide proper labeling and date of tcs foods (time/temperature control for safety foods) inside reach-in cooler and freezer. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-203.11 (a) instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside coolers. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11 (c) instructed to detail clean and maintain kitchen hood with dust accumulation in prep/cooking area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  11. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  12. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1982153 DATED 1/26/17. #35-WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE GIRL'S WASHROOM. #38-MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS, NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Caulk around the wasbowl sink in both boy's and girl's washroom worn out. Must re caulk and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter inside the small storage room in the kindergarten foundation room. Must elevate items/articles off the floor and away from the water pipe and maintain.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: All clean utensils,pots,pans, food containers, must be stored upside down/inverted to prevent possible contamination and dust build-up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles inside the girl's washroom. Must replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation in all washrooms, not working. Must repair and maintain.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  15. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Leak on the cold water handle at the three compartment sink. Must repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Prep area wiping cloths must be stored in a clean container with a sanitizing solution.

  16. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.