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Chicago Kidz Klub

4344 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

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

Pass with Conditions · as of Oct 15, 2026

Chicago Kidz Klub was last inspected on October 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

October 15, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical3 general
  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: No sanitizer available in facility for proper washing and sanitizing utensils. instructed to obtain. Priority violation 7-38-005.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Kitchen's cook "main food handler" with long pointy fingernails, instructed to trim finger nails and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraints, instructed to wear.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Sink stoppers not holding water at 3-comp sink, instructed to repair.

    Official wording (code 48)

    Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the following doors not rodent proof, they are as follows. Exit doors attached to baby room, and exit door leading to outside receptacle area. Instructed to provide in order to prevent pest entry

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed hot water nozzle stripped and spinning around on handsink located in prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed wall base detached in all classes.observed large holes in girls' toilet room behind door, in floor of baby room directly in front of side exit door and in storage space attached to mop sink.instructed to enclose floor and wall junctures. Must maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed miscellaneus items, furniture, unused or broken equipment, etc in space behind red door leading to rear of facility, also noted toxic items, boxes and other daycare items stored on floors improperly. Instructed to remove all unnecesary items and elevate items at least 6 inches off to prevent hiding space for pest. Must maintain premise.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.16 observed mop heads stored improperly in rear facility. Instructed to hang dry after use to prevent pest habroring

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. No Entry

    License Re-Inspection · No Entry

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the following doors not rodent proof, they are as follows. Exit doors attached to baby room, and exit door leading to outside receptacle area. Instructed to provide in order to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: -501.111 observed live cockroach crawling on wall next to cooling unit in prep area, approximately 125 or more small rodent droppings scattered along the walls in prep, behind cooling unit, in closet behind washing machine and drying equipment, under wired storage rack containing crackers, inside storage closet directly across from prep, inside all classrooms along walls behind and in between furniture, carpet, storage spaces, and front office space along east side wall. Recommended to contact pest control for service, remove all droppings, clean and sanitze. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed hot water nozzle stripped and spinning around on handsink located in prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed wall base detached in all classes.observed large holes in girls' toilet room behind door, in floor of baby room directly in front of side exit door and in storage space attached to mop sink.instructed to enclose floor and wall junctures. Must maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed miscellaneus items, furniture, unused or broken equipment, etc in space behind red door leading to rear of facility, also noted toxic items, boxes and other daycare items stored on floors improperly. Instructed to remove all unnecesary items and elevate items at least 6 inches off to prevent hiding space for pest. Must maintain premise.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.16 observed mop heads stored improperly in rear facility. Instructed to hang dry after use to prevent pest habroring

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following doors not rodent proof, they are as follows. Exit doors attached to baby room, and exit door leading to outside receptacle area. Instructed to provide in order to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed live cockroach crawling on wall next to cooling unit in prep area, approximately 125 or more small rodent droppings scattered along the walls in prep, behind cooling unit, in closet behind washing machine and drying equipment, under wired storage rack containing crackers, inside storage closet directly across from prep, inside all classrooms along walls behind and in between furniture, carpet, storage spaces, and front office space along east side wall. Recommended to contact pest control for service, remove all droppings, clean and sanitze. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot water nozzle stripped and spinning around on handsink located in prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed miscellaneus items, furniture, unused or broken equipment, etc in space behind red door leading to rear of facility, also noted toxic items, boxes and other daycare items stored on floors improperly. Instructed to remove all unnecesary items and elevate items at least 6 inches off to prevent hiding space for pest. Must maintain premise.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall base detached in all classes.observed large holes in girls' toilet room behind door, in floor of baby room directly in front of side exit door and in storage space attached to mop sink.instructed to enclose floor and wall junctures. Must maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop heads stored improperly in rear facility. Instructed to hang dry after use to prevent pest habroring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in both unisex employee toilet rooms. 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 water-stained ceiling tiles in the unisex toilet rooms. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

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