Kids + Company

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 3, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. May 30, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at pre-k/preschool classroom handwashing sink. Temperature of water was 56.7f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no current pest control logbook available. Last inspection was done 4/2024. Instructed manager to provide. Logbook shall be available upon inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c) citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizer testing devices on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

3. Feb 6, 2024 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: FOUND HAND SOAP NOT AVALABLE AT HAND WASHIKNG SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION,7-38-030(c), CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Found cutting board stained with deep grooves located in food prep area. Instructed to resurface or replace cutting boards.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Found no covered garbagereceptale in unisex employee toliet room. Provide covered receptale in unisex employee tolet room.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

4. Jan 12, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

5. Jan 10, 2023 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: 5-202.12(a) observed inadequate hot water at the hand washing sinks located in the children's toilet rooms and classrooms, hot water ranged from 87f-91.4f during the inspection. Instructed to always maintain all hand washing sinks at 100f at all times. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

6. Jan 6, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: 5-103.11(b) observed inadequate hot water at all of the sinks in the facility, hot water at the time of the inspection ranged from 55f-87f, hot water at the 3 compartment sink was at 70f, hot water at the food prep area hand washing sink was 87f, and hot water at the hand washing sinks in the classrooms and in the toilet rooms ranged from 55f-60f. Instructed to restore adequate hot water at all sinks in the facility, hot water must maintain 100f at all hand washing sinks and 110f at the 3 compartment sink at all times. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

7. Jan 10, 2022 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: Microwave in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors in prep area in need of cleaning along wall bases and under 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Oct 28, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

9. Feb 7, 2020 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

10. Mar 6, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 observed licensee holder designated person in charge does not have a original city of chicago certified food safety manager certificate.designated person in charge does not have proof of enrollment including or original city of chicago food safety manager certificate on site or for review. Educated person in charge of proper food handling duties and responsibilities.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit (gloves, face masks, disposable mops, sanitizer) on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed equipment ( reach in cooler, touch point areas, etc.) with accumulation of food debris inside and outside. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed facility without original city of chicago food service manager and certificate on site or posted while prepping and serving hot & cold food items offered on menu. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and certified manager on site during tcs food prep, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

11. Jan 26, 2018 Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair broken lid on toilet in the toilet room of the 2yr old classroom. Also, repair caulking around exposed hand sink in staff toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floor in laundry room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair the detached wall base on the north wall in the kitchen and in the hallway next the children coat rack.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burned out light in the toilet room of the 3yr-4yr olds classroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers in 1-door upright refrigerator and freezer in kitchen.

12. Sep 7, 2017 Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in the kitchen with discoloration and dark grooves. Instructed to replace or shave down the cutting board.