Keeper's Kids
2718-2724 W 59th St, Chicago, IL 60629
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 24, 2026
Keeper's Kids was last inspected on June 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
June 24, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris in kitchen cabinets where pots and pans are stored. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspection history
18 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of wiping cloths on the countertop in the kitchen area and in the infant room. Instructed to store properly.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of mop in furnace room/storage area. Instructed to store properly.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Pic without valid city of chicago sanitation certificate. Instructed to provide and maintain individual with valid city of chicago sanitation certification on site at all times.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed low tempertature dish machine not in use by facility at time of inspection. Machine was disconnected and unable to be tested at time of inspection. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary equipment or all equipment must be properly maintained in good repair and able to be verified and tested in good working order. Prioerity violation, 7-38-025.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed utensils and scoops stored with food contact surface exposed on shelf over 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to store with handles exposed.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate on site while tcs foods such as milk are being prepared. Instructed manager to provide original and valid proof of city of chicago certificate. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS in FURNACE/BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged baseboards along walls in prep area and missing baseboards along wall in staff breakroom. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
6 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 peeling paint on shelving units in pantry. Instructed manager to repair.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on shelving units in pantry and inside cabinets in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in rear staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
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 damaged baseboards along walls in prep area, missing baseboards along wall in staff breakroom, stained ceiling tile in rear classroom. Instructed manager to replace 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 dust buildup on floors along walls and corners in all classroons and on ventilation fan in staff washroom. Instructed manager to clean 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 inadequate mechanical ventilation in children washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following cold tcs foods stored at improper temperature in reach-in cooler:liquid eggs 53.8f, cheese 53.4, coleslaw 52.3f, turkey breast 49.9f-51.2f, yogurt 50.2f, milk 48.8f-50.2f. Instructed manager to discard approximately $450 and 100lbs of product. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below during storage preparation, display and service. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed reach-in cooler not maintaining proper temperature 48.9f instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Reach-in cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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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 peeling paint on shelving units in pantry. Instructed manager to repair.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on shelving units in pantry and inside cabinets in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in rear staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
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 damaged baseboards along walls in prep area, missing baseboards along wall in staff breakroom, stained ceiling tile in rear classroom. Instructed manager to replace 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 dust buildup on floors along walls and corners in all classroons and on ventilation fan in staff washroom. Instructed manager to clean 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 inadequate mechanical ventilation in children washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Recent Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 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 in place. Instd to provide a verifiable employee acknowledged health policy and maintain available on site at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge during inspection. Instructed manager to designate person in charge with chicago food sanitation certificate during all hours of operations. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide in a verifiable manner employee responsibiltiy to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles in women staff washroom. Instructed manager 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 openings along baseboards and electrical outlet in kitchen. Instructed manager to seal all openings along baseboards and outlets to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on duty and certicate posted when tcs food(fish sticks 181.7f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-012
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical4 general 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(n) found no employee health policy on site. Instructed to establish a policy and have verifiable proof of the documents available. Priority foundation 7-38-012 no citation issued.
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 found no procedure for handling vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Instructed manager to establish a proper way of handling such events and provide all necessary documents and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 found no hand washing signs or posters at the designated hand washing sinks in the classrooms and food preparation areas. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 found the floors in the corners and in the closets in need of cleaning instructed to clean and maintain floors.
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: 6-501.16 found mop in the utility closet not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to hang to dry. Maintain same.
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: 6-501.11 found water stained ceiling tiles in room 30 and in the front classrooms. Instructed to replace all water stained damaged ceiling tiles 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: 6-501.114 found the closets in the classrooms with clutter. Instructed to eliminate all unnecessary items and organize closets. Maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Observed the upright freezer interior not clean in rear storage area, instructed to clean.
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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 the ceiling light shields not clean, instructed to clean.
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Shelves in the dry storage cabinet in need of repainting. Must correct and maintain.
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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 in rear office, furnance room and janitors closet in need of cleaning to remove debris. Must clean and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed dish machine (not in ues at this time) not maintained/interior not clean in a long time, instructed to clean/ repair or remove. Machine tagged at this time.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the staff room microwave not clean, instructed to provide.
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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 furnace room has dust and dirt buildup on them.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Clutted in the rear store room/old office remove the clutter and clean and orgnize and remove the two unused portable hand sinks so no insects or rodent harborage. Note:- no portable hand sinks can be used in this establishment.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.