Pass

Tinkerbell Academy 1

20-24 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60619 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Nov 7, 2025

Tinkerbell Academy 1 was last inspected on November 7, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

November 7, 2025 · License Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2625918 on 10-24-25:60-previous core violations not corrected from report #2592205 on 4-5-24:51-observed a leak at the base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix the leak and maintain the sink.55-observed opening under the 2-compartment sink. Instructed to seal all openings and holes in the walls throughout as needed. 56-observed the mechanical ventilation in the staff's toilet room not working. Instructed to fix and maintain. Priority 7-42-090 citation issued

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings around outlets, damaged floor tiles and baseboards in front lobby area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Fail

    License · Fail

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed splashguard not properly installed between handwashing sink and 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in kitchen. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at right sink in rear girls' washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in front staff washroom(west). Instructed manager to provide covered receptacle in all women and unisex washrooms.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads stored on floor. Instructed manager to properly hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings around outlets, damaged floor tiles and baseboards in front lobby area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2592205 on 4-5-24:49-observed the cabinets under all of the washbowls in the toilet rooms in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and to maintain all to remove dirt, cleaner spills and debris.51-observed a leak at the base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix the leak and maintain the sink.55- observed a hole in the wall above the toilet in the toilet room in the rear toddler classroom; opening in the lower corner on the wall in the toilet room where the rodent activity was found; opening under the 2-compartment sink. Instructed to seal all openings and holes in the walls throughout as needed.55- observed the floors in all of the corners and under/around all heavy equipment in the classrooms, laundry room, storage rooms, utility, electrical closets and kitchen with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the cabinets under all of the washbowls in the toilet rooms in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and to maintain all to remove dirt, cleaner spills and debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix the leak and maintain the sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the wall above the toilet in the toilet room in the rear toddler classroom; opening in the lower corner on the wall in the toilet room where the rodent activity was found; opening under the 2-compartment sink. Instructed to seal all openings and holes in the walls throughout as needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in all of the corners and under/around all heavy equipment in the classrooms, laundry room, storage rooms, utility, electrical closets and kitchen with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors throughout. Also, the vent in the hallway by the kitchen and staff toilet room with thick dirt/dust. Instructed to clean and maintain vent.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the rear unused classroom and all of the storage rooms. Instructed to eliminate clutter, elevate all items at least 6" off the floor and organize all areas with clutter. Maintain same. -

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the mechanical ventilation in the staff's toilet room not working. Instructed to fix and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 lights in the kitchen with no bulbs causing the area not to be well lit. Instructed to provide bulbs and maintain a well lit area per city code.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. 100 FOUND IN VARIOUS AREAS: THE REAR TODDLER CLASSROOM (BY THE INFANT ROOM) IN THE TOILET ROOM ALONG THE SIDE OF THE WASHBOWL; AROUND THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR OF THE TODDLER CLASSROOM, IN THE INFANT ROOM-REAR; AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT AND HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 the cabinets under all of the washbowls in the toilet rooms in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and to maintain all to remove dirt, cleaner spills and debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix the leak and maintain the sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the wall above the toilet in the toilet room in the rear toddler classroom; opening in the lower corner on the wall in the toilet room where the rodent activity was found; opening under the 2-compartment sink. Instructed to seal all openings and holes in the walls throughout as needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in all of the corners and under/around all heavy equipment in the classrooms, laundry room, storage rooms, utility, electrical closets and kitchen with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors throughout. Also, the vent in the hallway by the kitchen and staff toilet room with thick dirt/dust. Instructed to clean and maintain vent.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the rear unused classroom and all of the storage rooms. Instructed to eliminate clutter, elevate all items at least 6" off the floor and organize all areas with clutter. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the mechanical ventilation in the staff's toilet room not working. Instructed to fix and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 lights in the kitchen with no bulbs causing the area not to be well lit. Instructed to provide bulbs and maintain a well lit area per city code.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a spray bottle with an unknown chemical stored in the dishwashing area not labeled with a common name of the chemical. Instucted manager that working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Priority foundation 7-38-015, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the refrigeration unit in the infant classroom, conspicuously posted to monitor the ambient air temperature of the equipment. Instructed to equip all refrigeration units with accurate and working thermometers and maintain.

      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 dead bugs on the floor under the handwashing sink in the food prep area. Instructed to remove dead bugs and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the handwashing sink near the drainboard of the three-compartment sink with clean dishes without a splash guard. Instructed to install a smooth and easily cleanable splash guard on the said sink and maintain

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed utensils (spoons, tongs, spatulas, etc.) not properly inverted on the counter in the food prep area. Instructed to invert all siad utensils to avoid contaminating equipment and maintain.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no garbage receptacle with a lid in the employee toilet room near the front entrance. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation cover above the counter in the food prep area with dust accumulation. Insturcted to clean said ventilation cover 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 the front storage closet where seasonal equipment is stored slightly cluttered and items not elevated. Instructed to organize, elevate items, and maintain said storage closet.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a white cord hanging from the wall at the toilet room and furnace room near the infant room. Instructed to repair said cord and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a missing light bulb in the food prep area near the exit door. Instructedto provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior shelving in the dry storage cabinets in the kitchen to remove debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

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