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Tina's Tiny Toes Academy Inc.

1505 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60651

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60651 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of May 5, 2025

Tina's Tiny Toes Academy Inc. was last inspected on May 5, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

May 5, 2025 · Canvass

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed sink stoppers utilized for three compartment sink not able to maintain water in basin. Instructed to replace and maintain.

    Official wording (code 48)

    Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the prep tables in the rear prep area with slight food crumbs under the microwave and next to the stove. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site during the inspection while the restaurant was open and operating. A certified food manager must be on site all times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspection history

9 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager on site at the time of inspection while time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are stored/served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing soap available in the bathroom near the cocoon classroom. Instructed to provide. Cos. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no papertowels available at the handwashing sink in the cocoon classroom handwashing sink. Instructed to provide. Cos. Citation combined with above.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wearing hair net/restraint. Instructed to wear while serving/handling/cooking tcs, time and temperature control, foods.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths being stored improperly. Instructed to store wiping cloths properly in between usage.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed staff bathroom vent with debris/dirty lent build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no lightbulb shield/cover in the infant cocoon classroopm bathroom and lightbulbs are out in the toddlers butterfly class room and in the hallway between the butterfly and cocoon classrooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted onsite for food employees. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must be posted along with the certified manager on site when time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are stored/served. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted onsite for food employees. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must be posted along with the certified manager on site when time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are stored. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the three compartment sink to be clogged and leaking excessively and inoperable, causing waste water to drain into a container in the food prep area floor. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain at all times. Priority #7-38-030(c). Citation issued

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted onsite for food employees. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must be posted along with the certified manager on site when time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are stored. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  6. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable vent inside washroom in big kids classroom. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer on site. Must provide thermometer to measure hot and cold food temperatures. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable vent inside washroom in big kids classroom. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No original certified food manager certificate or certified manager on site during time of inspection. City of chicago certified manager must be on site at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-012. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  8. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Premises has no clean up procedures or supplies to clean up vomit and diarrheal events. Must provide supplies or body fluid spill kit. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer on site. Must provide thermometer to measure hot and cold food temperatures. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside refrigerator. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee washroom door not self-closing. Washroom door must be self-closing.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER CONTRACT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DUMPSTER CONTRACT OR HAVE AN ACTUAL DUMPSTER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38.020(b). NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable vent inside washroom in big kids classroom. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No original certified food manager certificate or certified manager on site during time of inspection. City of chicago certified manager must be on site at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-012. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 18 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.