Kids Empire
4938 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 3 (Low)
Passed · as of Dec 10, 2025
Kids Empire was last inspected on December 10, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
December 10, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 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 no current pest control logbook on the premises. Instructed 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 logbook. Instructed to provide a current pest control logbook 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
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust on vents in toilet rooms. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License Re-Inspection · Fail
5 critical2 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(o): no employee health policy in place. Instd to provide a verifiable employee acknowledged healthpolicy and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-010
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 procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and necessary supplies effective against norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005
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: 5-204.11 rear handwash sink has been removed instd to re install handwash sink in same area with hot running water under city pressure 100f-120f. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood source
Food came from an unapproved source.
Inspector’s note: 3-201.11 unknown source of cakes that are on menu and will be handled/served. Instd to provide source for same. Priority violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 11)
Food obtained from approved source
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CriticalFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-302.12: missing food temperature measuring device (metal stem thermometer). Instd to obtain and maintain on site. Priority violation 7-38-005(a)
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: 6-501.111: no pest control logbook or proof of service. Instd to provide from licensed company and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c)
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: 4-301.12(a): no 3-compartment sink on site to wash, rinse and sanitize multi use utensils on site. Observed multi use utensils (stainless steel spatulas and steel utensil holders on site) instd to provide 3-compartment sink with grease trap, drainboard and hot running water (minimum 110f) under city pressure. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Fail
License · Fail
6 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: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide a verifiable employee acknowledged healthpolicy and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-010
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: No procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and necessary supplies effective against norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005
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: No handwash sink at front service/prep area. Instd to provide handwash sink in same area with hot running water under city pressure 100f-120f. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood source
Food came from an unapproved source.
Inspector’s note: Unknown soure of small pre packaged ice on site. Also unknown source of cakes that are on menu and will be handled/served. Instd to provide source for same. Priority violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 11)
Food obtained from approved source
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: No hot holding unit for hot pizza that will be delivered and served. Instd to provide proper equipment able to maintain product temperature of 135f or above. Priority violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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CriticalFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Missing food temperature measuring device (metal stem thermometer). Instd to obtain and maintain on site. Priority violation 7-38-005(a)
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: No pest control logbook or proof of service. Instd to provide from licensed company and maintain on site. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c)
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: No 3-compartment sink on site. Instd to provide same with grease trap and hot running water (minimum 110f) under city pressure. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Missing chemical test strips for sanitizer to be used on site. Instd to provide chemical test strips and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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No Entry
License · No Entry
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.