Tiny Giants Early Learning Center
4421 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Feb 6, 2026
Tiny Giants Early Learning Center was last inspected on February 6, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
February 6, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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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 water leak underneath 3 compartment sink in prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to fix.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing thermometer in standing cooler in rear storage area. Instructed manager to provide at least one thermometer in all coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed not regularly used items stored in cabinet under sink in kitchen. Instructed manager to regularly clean and discard any unnecessary items.
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 debris and spillage in the dry storage area in the rear storage room next to shelves. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area free of debris and spillage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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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: Broken caulking between wall and handwshing sink in the kitchen.repair with a smooth,cleanble and non-absorbent material.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 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: Noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection per the new regulations.instructed to have one available at all times. Priority foundation. No citations 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: Management unable to provide a procedure for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrhea. Instructed to have one on site. Priority foundation. No citation issued today.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Noted the following time/temperature controlled for safety food items to be improper:-chicken nuggets 55.4f, veggie nuggets 60.8f,peas 52.9f at the prep table and milk 51.8f, yogurt 53.6f at the kiwi kids refrigeration room. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 3 lbs of products worth $39.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Noted no thermometer inside refrigeration unit of the seahorse classroom to properly monitor ambient temperature of equipment. Instructed to have one inside all the refrigeration units.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
1 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: Outer openings not protected. Wall fan leading to the outdoors unscreened and not insect proofed. Must provide a mesh screen for the wall fan.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.