Kiddie Academy of Lincoln Park
1645 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Feb 23, 2026
Kiddie Academy of Lincoln Park was last inspected on February 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
February 23, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed the high temperature dish machine in the 2nd floor kitchento be turned off and not in use at time of inspection. Machine was not in use at time of inspection, and manager states they do not use the machine at the moment. Instructed to service to maintain appropriate sanitizing rinse temperature of high heat dish machine. Dish machine tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instructed not to use until equipment is able to maintain final sanitizing rinse temperature of at least 165f and reinspected by cdph. Priority violation, 7-38-025.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed one filter in the exhaust hood in kitchen out of place, creating a gap. Instructed manager to replace filter in proper position/service exhaust hood.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the microwave in kitchen to be heavily soiled with splatter and food debris on the interior walls at time of inspection. Instructed to detail clean and maintain free of excessive build up.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no manager with a valid city of chicago food certificate on site at time of inspection while tcs foods are prepared. Manager with manager servsafe present, but no city of chicgao certificate present. Instructed current person in charge that a manager with a valid city of chicago food certificate must be present during all hours of operation while tcs foods such hot dogs and dairy products are handled and served. Priority foundation violation, #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
4 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Facility does not have clean up vomit kit on site, instructed to obtain and maintain. Priorty foundation #7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap throughout the premises at all hand washing sinks, instructed to obtain and maintain all said areas. Priority foundation violation # 7-38-030(c) no citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provisions at handwashing sinks throughout the facility, instructed to obtain and maintain all areas. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c) no citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed hot temp dish machine not operating and sanitizing machine is unplugged, must repair and maintain final rinse at 180f. Machine tagged and held for inspection and must not be used until repaired properly to reach sanitation temp 180f.priority violation 7-38-025 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor food temp, instructed to provide and maintain. Priorty foundation violation #7-38-005 no citation issued
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed not a complete pest control logbook on site, instructed to provide a logbook with a licensed pest controlcompany with all necessary information. Priorty foundation violation #7-38-020 (b) no citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in both staff toilet rooms, instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Premises does not have a commercial garbage dumpster for refuse removal, instructed to provide a commercial for refuse removal. 7-38-020(b)
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Oberserved ceiling tiles missing in 2nd floor across from tugers classroom, instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.