Pass

Kiddieland Educational Center of Excellence

5142 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60641

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

Passed · as of Jun 12, 2026

Kiddieland Educational Center of Excellence was last inspected on June 12, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

June 12, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

    Inspector’s note: Observed frozen pizza thawing 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

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink in preschool classroom in need of repair. Instructed to repair and maintain. Also observed 3 compartment sink in prep area in need of repair. Instructed to repair and maintain

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

13 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the refrigerator , located inside the infant room. Instructed the person in charge to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food containers with no labels located in the rear kitchen preparation area on dry storage shelves. Instructed the person in charge to provide labels with food name on all food containers. Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repaint top cover/lid of grease box with rust accumulation underneath 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust accumulation inside reach-in cooler in the kitchen.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  7. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling vent cover above the mop sink with heavy dust build -up must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical2 general 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 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

      Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw beef and raw eggs being stored in the kitchen refrigeration on top shelving directly over fresh vegetables, ready to eat salad and fresh spinach. Management removed raw foods on site. Priority violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 15)

      Food separated and protected

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed babies bottles that had been washed and drying at a one compartment sink in a classroom. Instructed to use the three compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize all dishes. Manager removed all drying racks and dish washing tools from the classroom sink area. Priority violation. 7-38-025 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • 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

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: All stored food items in kitchen must be elevated from the floors.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  10. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling vent cover in the kitchen prep area, mop sink closet, kinder foundation classroom, pre school prep classroom, and learning bambini classroom with dust build-up. Must clean,remove dust and maintain. Peeling paint on the walls by the exposed and sink and by the window in pre school prep classroom. Must scrape peeling paint and re paint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation in both washroom not working . Must repair and maintain.

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Exposed hand sink not accessible (found with dishes and utensils piled inside). Instructed hand sink must be accessible at all times (complete with hot/cold water, soap and paper towels).Hand sink cannot be used for anything other than washing hands. Operator removed items during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

  12. Pass

    License · Pass

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

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide internal thermometers for the classroom refrigerator and freezer.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.