Healthy Kids Kitchen

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 16, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Jun 28, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: 4-101.19---- must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for any stored items in the dish room prep area.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: : 2-102.13--- must provide proof of training or food handler certificates for all required employees.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13---- must provide proof of allergen training or certificates for the city of chicago food service managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Jun 20, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No verified written employee health policies on site for any employees. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed rat droppings in the following areas. Approximately 5 in the northwest corner under the dish room prep table, 5 to 10 along the baseboards behind coolers and metal rack shelving. 10 to 15 in the southwest corner behind the glass door cooler. Instructed to remove all droppings, sanitize all affected areas and recommend having the pest control co. Service for rats. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for any stored items in the dish room prep area.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must not use tape as a fan cover in the ceiling above the three compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Unused ice machine in the rear exit area must be removed from the premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of training or food handler certificates for all required employees.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of allergen training or certificates for the city of chicago food service managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Apr 10, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on-premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted outside garbage dumpsters overloaded and preventing proper lid closure. Instructed to always have dumpster lid closed to prevent food source for pest priority foundation #7-38-020(b). No citation issued

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted dirty and dusty ceiling fans throughout establishment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Jun 6, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1/2 inch gap at front entrance door sweep. Must rodent proof said door.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6. Feb 3, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing signage at hand washing sink in prep area and in bathroom. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 noted wash rooms on-premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

7. Jan 27, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage at hand washing sink in prep area and in bathroom. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted paper towel at the hand wash sink not properly dispensing the paper towel thus employees unable to dry their hands after washing. Instructed to have a working hand wash sink dispenser, paper towel or drying equipment for employees to dry their hands at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Noted over 20 mice dropping on floor along wall base inside the employee bathroom, on shelf underneath the prep table and on floor at same. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize affected areas, eliminate pest activity. Instructed to consult with pest control company and have premises treated. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially at areas where mice droppings were found.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Mar 20, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage at hand washing sink in prep area and in bathroom. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in prep area of healthy kids establishment where employees are unable to dry hands. Instructed manager hand washing sinks must be provided with individual disposable towels, a heated-air hand drying device, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel, or a hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. Manager immediately restocked paper towel dispenser. Priority foundation. 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 25 mice droppings in the corner of employee bathroom. Manager immediately cleaned and removed all evidence of pest activity. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirty towels and aprons stored in laundry bags in front of dry food storage area. Instructed manager linens must be clean and free from food residues.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no lid on trash can in employee bathroom. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tile and light fixture above dry storage area. Must repair with operating light and clean ceiling tile.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of food handler training certificates on site. Must provide food handler certificates for all current employees.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

9. Aug 15, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No written employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu items that are raw or under cooked and a potential hazard of consuming such food. Must provide a consumer advisory for website menu, disclose and remind for foods such as eggs, burgers and other foods that may belong on the consumer advisory. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Interior and exterior of the ovens found dirty. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Open holes and gaps in walls at the chemical storage area. Must seal.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training for any employees. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training for the city of chicago certified food manager. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Aug 8, 2019 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical9 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No written employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 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: No written cleaning procedure or required equipment for a vomiting or diarrhea event. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Menu does not disclose and inform consumers the specific menu items that are raw or under cooked and a potential hazard of consuming such food. Must provide a consumer advisory for website menu, disclose and remind for foods such as eggs, burgers and other foods that may belong on the consumer advisory. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled with product name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outer openings not protected. Front exit door with open 1/2 inch gap on the bottom threshold and torn/damaged rodent proofed strip. Also observed large opening around the door knob of the rear exit door to outdoor garbage area. Instructed to replace damaged rodent proof strip and provide a tight fitting seal on the bottom threshold of front door. Seal/close opening around door knob of rear exit door to prevent fly and rodent entry from both.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed live roaches in the following areas: approximately 5 roaches throughout the dry food storage shelving on walls and on floor. 6 live roaches on glue board under above shelving. 6 live roaches along baseboards under the three compartment sink and at the chemical storage shelving. Live roaches exiting from open cracks and crevices at the three compartment sink grease trap and opening in baseboard under sink. Also observed approximately 25 mice droppings under shelving and along baseboard in the employee washroom. Instructed to eliminate roach activity. Remove all mice droppings and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Interior and exterior of the ovens and smoker found dirty. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive ice build up on the walk-in freezer shelving and floor. Must remove.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Raw wooden baseboard coving throughout the dish area and rear prep must be painted/sealed.----open holes, crevices in the baseboard under the three compartment sink and the grease trap. Must seal.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Open holes and gaps in walls at the chemical storage area. Must seal.----water damaged ceiling tiles in the front dry food storage area. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All items stored throughout the front window sils must be elevated and organized.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shields and shield end caps throughout the rear dish area and at entrance to walk-in cooler. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training for any employees. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training for the city of chicago certified food manager. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. Jun 21, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No cold water provided at mop sink. Repair cause

12. Jul 6, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

13. Jun 26, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Found no pest control log at premises. Also, observed 3 live roaches at dishwasing areas. Serious violation. 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Found no outside dumpster. Serious violation. Must provide outside dumpster.(label healthy kids).7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago sanitation certificate posted on premises. Serious violation. 7-38-012.