Creative Kidz Learning Center, Inc.
5776-5778 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60659 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Feb 6, 2026
Creative Kidz Learning Center, Inc. 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
17 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: 3-compartment sink left side compartment sink draining slowly. Instructed manager left side compartment must drain quickly.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water throughout establishment. Water temperature at two of the kids hand washing sinks at bathroom were reading 57.0f and 57.2f. Water temperature at hand washing sink in 15-24 months kids room reading 57.3f, water temperature at hand washing sink in staff bathroom reading 56.8f, water temperature at hand washing sink in kitchen reading 56.5f, water temperature at 3-compartment sink in kitchen reading 56.7f and water temperature at mop sink reading 56.1f. Instructed manager proper water temperature at all hand washing sinks must be at 100.0f or higher. Proper water temperature at 3-compartment sink must be at 110.0f or higher to properly wash, rinse and sanitize equipment and utensils. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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Pass
License · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed that 3 compartment kitchen faucet have small leak of potable clean water. Must repair and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed that some card board boxes, vacuum cleaner and box of christmas decoration are stored in kitchen.must remove all unnecessary items from kitchen
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield on lights in front of kitchen area
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Recent Inspection · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: See violation #60
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation #55 not corrected from 10/17/2018 report #2229828 missing wall at the baseboard line behind the hand and utility sinks in the kitchen. Must replace the wall and baseboard coving.-hole in the ceiling of the adult washroom. Must seal/repair. Priority foundation violation. 7-42.090 citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: See violation #60
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previously cited core violation not corrected.missing wall at the baseboard line behind the hand and utility sinks in the kitchen. Must replace the wall and baseboard coving.----hole in the ceiling of the adult washroom. Must seal/repair. Priority foundation violation. 7-42.090 citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical3 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) 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
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: : 2-501.11 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
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 all tcs foods held in refrigeration longer than 24 hours must be properly date labeled with expiration date. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112 inaccurate internal thermometer noted for refrigeration. Must provide an accurate internal thermometer.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-803.11 soiled linens observed improperly stored hanging on wall piping, splash guards and side of mop sink. Instructed to properly store soiled linens.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 missing wall at the baseboard line behind the hand and utility sinks in the kitchen. Must replace the wall and baseboard coving.----hole in the ceiling of the adult washroom. Must seal/repair.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical3 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) 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
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 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
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: : 3-501.17 all tcs foods held in refrigeration longer than 24 hours must be properly date labeled with expiration date.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: : 4-204.112 inaccurate internal thermometer noted for refrigeration. Must provide an accurate internal thermometer.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-803.11 soiled linens observed improperly stored hanging on wall piping, splash guards and side of mop sink. Instructed to properly store soiled linens.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 missing wall at the baseboard line behind the hand and utility sinks in the kitchen. Must replace the wall and baseboard coving.----hole in the ceiling of the adult washroom. Must seal/repair.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical3 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) 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
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 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
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.11 no soap at the kitchen hand washing sink while an employee was preparing snacks for children.management provided during the inspection. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 all tcs foods held in refrigeration longer than 24 hours must be properly date labeled with expiration date.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112 inaccurate internal thermometer noted for refrigeration. Must provide an accurate internal thermometer.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-803.11 soiled linens observed improperly stored hanging on wall piping, splash guards and side of mop sink. Instructed to properly store soiled linens.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 missing wall at the baseboard line behind the hand and utility sinks in the kitchen. Must replace the wall and baseboard coving.----hole in the ceiling of the adult washroom. Must seal/repair.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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: Noted dusty fans inside kids bath room. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Noted missing light bulbs in the 15 months -2 years class rom and 2-3 years old classroom. Must replace and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at the hot water 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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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: Observed floors in the following areas not clean; jake room, mikey room, kitchen, staff and children's toilet rooms and furnace room. Instructed to detail clean, sanitize and maintain
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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: Seal wall joint under the 3 exposed hand sinks in the mikey room. Also the wall vent in the children's toilet room off the mikey room, has excessive dust accumulation. Instructed to repair, clean and maintain.
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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.