Kids Are Us Learning Academy
7457 S Bennett Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60649 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 27, 2026
Kids Are Us Learning Academy was last inspected on May 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
May 27, 2026 · License Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
13 inspections on record
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Fail
License · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed about 10 rodent droppings on the floor located on lateral sides of the freezer in the storage area that is adjacent to the food prep area. Observed about 10 rodent droppings located on the floor behind the washer /dryer in the laundry room. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed the outside garbage dumpster area not maintained with garbage on the ground around the dumpsters and all of the outside dumpster lids opened. Instructed to remove garbage around the ground area and always maintain all outside dumpster lids closed at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(b).
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed the coving missing under the handwashing sink and under the shelf located in the food prep area. Instructed to make wall tight fitting.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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: 6-201.13 observed the coving missing from a section of the wall under the hand washing sink and dry storage shelf in the food prep area. Instructed to replace coving.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · 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 the rubber gasket at the two door refrigeration unit outside of the kitchen loose on the left door; instructed to reseal or replace to avoid escaping air from unit.
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 missing toilet bowl cover for the center toilet located in the blue room bathroom; instructed to replace toilet bowl cover.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Food handler must wear hair restraint while preparing food items. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in freezer in need of cleaning to remove some debris. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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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 leaky pipe underneath the middle compartment of the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 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: No complete employee health policy on premises as required; must provide and maintain the policy with the signature of the employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a); no citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: The walls around the cooking equipment and sink in the food prep area needs to be cleaned. The interior of the floor drains needs to be cleaned. Instucted to clean and maintain the walls and floor drains throughout.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
License · 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: No employee health policy on premises as required; must 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
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No clean up procedure for vomit and diarrheal events; must provide. 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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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
2 general Show violations
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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: Premises has no log book or contact with a license pest control company at this time. Must provide service and maintain a complete log book.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Premises has no dumpster service at this time. Must provide and maintain.
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