Tinker Bell Academy II
8236-8238 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60619 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 24, 2026
Tinker Bell Academy II was last inspected on June 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
June 24, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted closet in infant room disorganized and cluttered. Instructed to organize, remove all unnecessary to business items and store all kept items on proper shelving to properly monitor floors for pest activity
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 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 fly strip hanging above 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to remove all fly strips from prep and dish washing areas.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap at bottom of rear exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles (disposable cups) stored on floor inside infant storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at left sink in boys washroom. Observed hand washing sink slowly draining inside infant room. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor along walls and corners in prep, storage, classroom and office areas. Instructed manager to clean 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 stained ceiling tiles in kitchen and washroom areas. Instructed manager to replace 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 mops impropely stored on floor. Instructed manager to hang mops to prevent insect breeding.
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 and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up in the chest freezer. Instructed to remove ice build up, clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the water pressure on the left washbowl in the boys toilet room low. Instructed to increase the pressure and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floors behind the chest freezer and in the closet corners with dirt/debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. Also, must remove rust from floors underneath the 3-compartment sink. Maintain rust free floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
5 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: 6-501.112 observed dead bugs behind the bookshelf in the toddler room and also under the metal shelving unit with toys in the same said area. Observed deas bugs on the side of the wood paint storage unit near the exit door in the after-school matters area. Instructed to remove dead bugs and clean and sanitize said areas and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed kitchen ware and plastic tableware stored at the bottom of the food prep table shelving unit in the food prep area. Instructed to store all food contact items atleat six inches off of the floor and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a leak from the pipe under the sanitzing comaprtment on the three compartment sink. Water profusely leaking creating a small pool of water in the area. Instructed to repair said leak, in order for sanitizing compartment to maintain water.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed storage closet in the toddler room with clutter. Instructed to organize and maintain said area to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed no light in the storage closet in the toddler's room. Instructed to provide adequate lighting in the said area and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
License · Fail
6 general1 paperwork 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 dead bugs behind the bookshelf in the toddler room and also under the metal shelving unit with toys in the same said area. Observed deas bugs on the side of the wood paint storage unit near the exit door in the after-school matters area. Instructed to remove dead bugs and clean and sanitize said areas and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed kitchen ware and plastic tableware stored at the bottom of the food prep table shelving unit in the food prep area. Instructed to store all food contact items atleat six inches off of the floor and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper labeling of the washing procedure on the three compartment sink. The sink was labeled wash, rinse, dry. Instructed to correct procedure of how to properly wash, rinse, sanitize dishware and maintain.
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: Observed a leak from the pipe under the sanitzing comaprtment on the three compartment sink. Water profusely leaking creating a small pool of water in the area. Instructed to repair said leak, in order for sanitizing compartment to maintain water.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed storage closet in the toddler room with clutter. Instructed to organize and maintain said area to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no light in the storage closet in the toddler's room. Instructed to provide adequate lighting in the said area and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager on site during the inspection while the time/temperature control for safety foods (milk) has been prepared and served. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate posted on site during all times of operation. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 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 with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation.
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 several hand washing sinks with no paper towels including in bathrooms, kitchen,and exposed sink outside kitchen. Instructed manager to provide paper towels to all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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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 handled and served such as (milk) 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
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Pass
License · Pass
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 a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the rear exit door and the weather strip at the bottom of the front door in poor repair. Must replace, provide and maintain to prevent entry point for pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaks at the bottom of the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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