Newport Children's Academy
1819-1825 W Newport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60657 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 22, 2026
Newport Children's Academy was last inspected on June 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
June 22, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint on the walls in the kitchen. Instructed to resurface and repaint chipped areas to ensure walls are sealed, smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
13 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed one (1) of the two (2) sinks in the green toddler rooms to have a metered faucet that shuts off within 3 seconds. Instructed manager to service sink meter to allow for at minimum 15 seconds of water without the need to reactivate.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the right most basin of the three compartment sink in the kitchen to be leaking from the drain pipe below at time of inspection. Instructed manager to service leak and maintain in good repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
License · Pass
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: Observed 1/4 inch gap at front entrance door sweep and 1/4 inch gap at rear exit double doors sweep. Must rodent proof doors.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraint. Instructed manager food handler must wear effective hair restraint.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 3-compartment floor drain is draining slowly. Must clean 3-compartment sink grease trap and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Noted no hand washing signage at the hand washing sinks. Instructed to have hand washing signs at all hand wash sinks.
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: Noted cracks, slight dents and lines on walls at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed some washrooms handwash bowls with push buttons with less than 20 seconds running water time. Instructed manager must recalibrate handwash bowls with push buttons to a minimal of 20 seconds running water time while pushed.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Remove soft unknown material around drains inside the compartments of three compartment sink.
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: Water leaking on floor from drain pipe under the three compartment sink(soap compartment),repair cause.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Conditional
License Re-Inspection · 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: Found no employee health policy at premises. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 2-10214(a)(a) must provide.
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: Found no vomit and diarrheal cleanup procedure. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 2-501.11a must provide.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical1 paperwork 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: Found no employee health policy at premises. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 2-10214(a)(a) must provide.
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: Found no vomit and diarrheal cleanup procedure. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 2-501.11a must provide.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago sanitation manager on premises while handling time/temperature control for safety food. Priority foundation. Citation issued. 7-38-012.(handling ground beef, beans,milk, etc.) must provide.
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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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Found no thermometer inside reach in cooler. Must provide.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License Re-Inspection · Fail
3 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: All exit doors leading to the outside must have a tight fitting seal/rodent proof strip.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: Must provide an attached drain board to the three compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Excessive splashing of waste water from the three compartment sink open floor drain on to the surrounding floor. Must repair to prevent splashing.
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Fail
License · Fail
4 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: No refrigeration on site. Must provide.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector’s note: Must provide either a chlorine or quaternary sanitizer for the three compartment sink.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector’s note: No hot water throughout facility. Temperature at 62f.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: Must provide soap and paper towels for all exposed hand washing sinks.
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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: No pest control log book or required documentation. Must provide. All exit doors leading to the outside must have a tight fitting seal/rodent proof strip.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: No outdoor waste receptacles. Must provide.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago sanitation certificate on premises or class documentation. Must provide.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector’s note: Must provide chemical test strips for the three compartment sink.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: Must provide an attached drain board to the three compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard between the kitchen exposed hand sink and the three compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide a metal stem thermometer for checking food temperatures of hot foods delivered by caterer.
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