Kids + Company
657 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60661
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60661 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Feb 9, 2026
Kids + Company was last inspected on February 9, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 3 of them critical.
Latest inspection
February 9, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person-in-charge present with city of chicago certified food manager training or certificate on-site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide person-in-charge with certified food manager training and maintain certificate on-site at all times. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed hand soap dispenser provided at the warewashing area 3-compartment sink. Instructed to remove hand soap dispenser and provide hand soap and other handwashing aids and devices only at sinks designated for handwashing and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed main kitchen area handwashing sink missing signage notifying food employees to wash hands. Instructed to provide adequate signage to all handwashing sinks and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed upright cooler in the main kitchen area missing internal ambient air thermometer. Instructed to provide at least one internal ambient air thermometer in a conspicuous and easily-viewable location in all equipment used to cold-hold tcs food items and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food employee on-site with city of chicago certified food manager training or original certificate on-site while preparing tcs food items (meatballs, cooked vegetables). Instructed to provide at least one food employee with city of chicago certified food manager training and maintain original certificate(s) on-site and displayed in public view at all times of food operations. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspection history
12 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person-in-charge present with city of chicago certified food manager training or certificate on-site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide person-in-charge with certified food manager training and maintain certificate on-site at all times. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed hand soap dispenser provided at the warewashing area 3-compartment sink. Instructed to remove hand soap dispenser and provide hand soap and other handwashing aids and devices only at sinks designated for handwashing and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed main kitchen area handwashing sink missing signage notifying food employees to wash hands. Instructed to provide adequate signage to all handwashing sinks and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed several tcs food items at inadequate hot-holding temperatures: cooked rice at 116.1f, cooked peas at 110.7f. Instructed to denature and discard all tcs food items at improper hot-holding temperatures and maintain all tcs food items at 135.0f or above for hot-holding. Approximately 20 lbs of food valued at approximately $80.00 discarded on-site. Person-in-charge denatured and discarded all listed tcs food items on-site at time of inspection. Prioriy violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed upright cooler in the main kitchen area missing internal ambient air thermometer. Instructed to provide at least one internal ambient air thermometer in a conspicuous and easily-viewable location in all equipment used to cold-hold tcs food items and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book provided on-site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide pest control log book from contracted pest control service with all documentation required by the law and maintain available for inspector review on-site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food employee on-site with city of chicago certified food manager training or original certificate on-site while preparing tcs food items (meatballs, cooked vegetables). Instructed to provide at least one food employee with city of chicago certified food manager training and maintain original certificate(s) on-site and displayed in public view at all times of food operations. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed a hole in the wall on the toilet's side in the staff washroom. Instructed to seal and maintain.
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: 6-501.114 observed an unused oven in the kitchen. Instructed to remove all unused equipment to prevent harborage from pests.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the toilet room exhaust ventilation. Must detail clean and maintained
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no ambient air thermometers inside the refrigerator located in the kitchen and the mini refrigerator located in the toddler room. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment properly.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: O6-501.111 previously cited a violation of no current pest control log book on the premises remains in violation. Instructed the person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year, and the reports must be maintained in the log book. Instructed to provide a current pest control log book and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). No citation was issued. Time for correction 3-15-23
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed a hole in the wall on the toilet's side in the staff washroom. Instructed to seal and maintain.
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: 6-501.114 observed an unused oven in the kitchen. Instructed to remove all unused equipment to prevent harborage from pests.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the toilet room exhaust ventilation. Must detail clean and maintained.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical6 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 the staff toilet room handwashing sink water temperature to be 86.4f. Instructed manager to provide a minimum hot water temperature of 100f at all times. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towel at the hand sink in the kitchen where food is prepared. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler obtained paper towel for hand sink during time of 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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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the refrigerator located in the kitchen and the mini refrigerator located in the toddler room. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment properly.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed no current pest control log book on the premises. Instructed the person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year, and the reports must be maintained in the log book. Instructed to provide a current pest control log book and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and splashed in the interior of the mini refrigerator located in the toddler room. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the wall on the toilet's side in the staff washroom. Instructed to seal and maintain.
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 an unused oven in the kitchen. Instructed to remove all unused equipment to prevent harborage from pests.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the toilet room exhaust ventilation. Must detail clean and maintained.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found sanitizer basin profusely leaking. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found handwashing sinks water temperature ranging from 90f - 92f in the following classrooms: room 114, 113, and 103. Instructed manager to provide a minnimum hot water trmperatue of 100f at all times. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Inspector’s note: Found toxic pure ex chemical stored next to salad dressing and a variety of condiments. Instructed manager to store chemicals in a seperate place away from any food items. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 28)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Found no stem probe thermometer used for taking the internal temperature of food on site. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.citation issued.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found pest control log book not maintained. Manager provides last pest control inspection report from 2020. Every retail food establishment is required to maintain a pest control log book on its premises containing a contract with a licensed exterminator who shall provide insect and vermin services at the establishment at least twice a year. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Found high temperature dish machine on site. Found no irreversible measuring device on site. Instructed manager to provide. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found sanitizer basin profusely leaking. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Found no valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager or certificate posted on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (milk) are being prepared and served to the public. A valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate must be on site at all times while tcs foods are prepared and served to the public. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
License · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed spills and dried food debris on interior surfaces of microwave. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide garbage receptacle with lid in teachers restroom for sanitary napkin disposal.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in mdf closet, remove unused items and provide shelving units 6 inches above ground.must maintain to prevent pest harbor-age.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Must repair broken warmer in kitchen, instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dust accumulation on floors in prep area behind heavy equipment. Instructed to maintain.
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: Must replace stained and/or missing ceiling tiles in kitchen, children's toilet room, and toddler classroom. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
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: 2.201.14(a)(a) no employee health policy available on-site during the inspection for review. Instructed to provide the form 1b or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation 7-38-012(a) 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 clean-up kit available on-site during the inspection for review. Instructed to provide kit & procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of fecal or vomitus matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2.102.13 food handler requirements not met. Information provided.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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