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KEEPER'S KIDS

2718-2724 W 59TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60629 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

KEEPER'S KIDS has been inspected 18 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 12, 2014. The most recent inspection, on June 24, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

4 of 18 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on June 24, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 2 times on June 6, 2022. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hand hygiene is the most important way to stop germs spreading between children, residents and staff. Inspectors check that sinks are stocked and easy to reach, that staff wash their hands when required (for example after diapering or before handling food), and that sick staff stay away from work.

    Recorded 2 times on September 19, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 19 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on May 14, 2025. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 9 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on June 20, 2024. For example: UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

18 inspections

  1. License

    1 infraction

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS IN KITCHEN CABINETS WHERE POTS AND PANS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COUNTERTOP IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND IN THE INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN FURNACE ROOM/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
  3. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. License

    4 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PIC WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN INDIVIDUAL WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MILK ARE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL AND VALID PROOF OF CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED LOW TEMPERTATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE BY FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE WAS DISCONNECTED AND UNABLE TO BE TESTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT OR ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR AND ABLE TO BE VERIFIED AND TESTED IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. PRIOERITY VIOLATION, 7-38-025.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED UTENSILS AND SCOOPS STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED ON SHELF OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WITH HANDLES EXPOSED.
  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS in FURNACE/BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  7. License

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL IN STAFF BREAKROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Complaint Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN PANTRY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PANTRY AND INSIDE CABINETS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN REAR STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA, MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL IN STAFF BREAKROOM, STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN ALL CLASSROONS AND ON VENTILATION FAN IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED INADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN CHILDREN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
  9. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLER:LIQUID EGGS 53.8F, CHEESE 53.4, COLESLAW 52.3F, TURKEY BREAST 49.9F-51.2F, YOGURT 50.2F, MILK 48.8F-50.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $450 AND 100LBS OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 48.9F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. REACH-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNITS IN PANTRY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PANTRY AND INSIDE CABINETS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN REAR STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA, MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL IN STAFF BREAKROOM, STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN ALL CLASSROONS AND ON VENTILATION FAN IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED INADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN CHILDREN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
  10. Recent Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. License

    1 infraction

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010
  12. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD(FISH STICKS 181.7F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILTIY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND OUTLETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  13. License

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ESTABLISH A POLICY AND HAVE VERIFIABLE PROOF OF THE DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2.501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ESTABLISH A PROPER WAY OF HANDLING SUCH EVENTS AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE CLASSROOMS AND FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 FOUND THE CLOSETS IN THE CLASSROOMS WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE CLOSETS. MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND IN THE CLOSETS IN NEED OF CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.16 FOUND MOP IN THE UTILITY CLOSET NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO HANG TO DRY. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11 FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN ROOM 30 AND IN THE FRONT CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
  14. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE UPRIGHT FREEZER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  15. License

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE CABINET IN NEED OF REPAINTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS IN REAR OFFICE, FURNANCE ROOM AND JANITORS CLOSET IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  16. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  17. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED DISH MACHINE (NOT IN UES AT THIS TIME) NOT MAINTAINED/INTERIOR NOT CLEAN IN A LONG TIME, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ REPAIR OR REMOVE. MACHINE TAGGED AT THIS TIME.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE STAFF ROOM MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  18. License

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FURNACE ROOM HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTED IN THE REAR STORE ROOM/OLD OFFICE REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE AND REMOVE THE TWO UNUSED PORTABLE HAND SINKS SO NO INSECTS OR RODENT HARBORAGE. NOTE:- NO PORTABLE HAND SINKS CAN BE USED IN THIS ESTABLISHMENT.

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