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Kreative Kidz Academy V

4748 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Oct 2, 2026

Kreative Kidz Academy V was last inspected on October 2, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

October 2, 2026 · Canvass

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 general
  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Food handler with long pointy fingernails, instructed manager to trim and maintain fingernail. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 3-comp sink is too small to fit all utensils that are used in cooking, instructed to obtain smaller utensils that can be immersed in sanitized solution. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.

    Official wording (code 48)

    Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed storage cabinets and cooling unit located in prep area exterior surfaces in need of cleaning. Instructed to provide in order to prevent pest harborage

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed wall base missing in prep area to the left of refrigeration unit. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed dried food debris under toddler cribs as well as behind furniture in middle classroom, instructed to remove, clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Fail

    License · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem probe thermometer on site during time of inspection for testing internal temperature of tcs foods (milk, yogurt, deli meat). Instructed to provide and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on premise during time of inspection. Noted approximately 15 small black live flies in prep area on towels, walls, sink basin, countertops and cooling unit surfaces, one live adult cockroach behind entry door of classroom before reaching rear exit door of facility, and approximately 35 small live ants in baby room underneath lined baby cribs recommended to contact pest control service for service. Must eliminate pest activity on premise and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed storage cabinets and cooling unit located in prep area exterior surfaces in need of cleaning. Instructed to provide in order to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall base missing in prep area to the left of refrigeration unit. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dried food debris under toddler cribs as well as behind furniture in middle classroom, instructed to remove, clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage receptacle lid not tight fitting per city code. Instructed to repair or replace dumpster lid, to prevent rodent harborage. Instructed to maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food residuesa and build up on the oustide of refrigerator and the kitchen floor. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all cooking equipment, racks and shelving and floor throughout. Recommended to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity with approximately 30 large flies noted during inspection. Large fly activity was noted near the rear exit door and throughout the facility and in classrooms. Advised to consult pest control as additional services are needed to minimize or eliminate activity prior to re-inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove dead insects and debris from floor in rear storage area at rear exit door. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (chicken, hot dogs, turkey sandwhiches,etc) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed small amounts of debris and dust in corners in classrooms throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in unused classrooms. Instructed person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from floor at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD AT UPPER WINDOWS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON CHANGING TABLES IN INFANTS AND TODDLERS CLASS ROOMS.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM TOY SHELVES IN 2 YR OLDS ROOM.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.16 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN DOOR IN TODDLERS ROOM,LOOSE TRIM ON COUNTER TOP IN KITCHEN.CRACKED CEILING TILES IN AFTER SCHOOL ROOM.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION COVERS AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN 2 YRS. OLD ROOM.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS IN AFTER SCHOOL & 3-5 YR OLDS ROOMS.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Fail

    License · Fail

    9 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot holding equipment for hot fods to be held at 135.0f or above.must provide & maintain.(priority 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no barrier to entry of prep area to prevent contamination during food preparation.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a sealant or paint raw wood at upper windows in all classrooms.must repair or replace loose & missing door handles on changing tables in infants and toddlers class rooms.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from toy shelves in 2 yr olds room.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a hooking system to hang up wet mops.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace hole in door in toddlers room,loose trim on counter top in kitchen.cracked ceiling tiles in after school room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls and window sills in after school & 3-5 yr olds rooms.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from ventilation covers and light fixtures in 2 yrs. Old room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor in laundry room & rear storage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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