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KIDDIE ACADEMY OF LINCOLN PARK

1645 W FULLERTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

KIDDIE ACADEMY OF LINCOLN PARK has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 11, 2024. The most recent inspection, on February 23, 2026, found no infractions.

2 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 25, 2025. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • 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 3 times on March 11, 2024. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 once on March 11, 2024. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on March 11, 2024. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 3 times on March 11, 2024. For example: TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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.

4 inspections

  1. License

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 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.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • 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.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 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.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 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.
  3. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. License

    9 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE CLEAN UP VOMIT KIT ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORTY FOUNDATION #7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 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
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 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.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • 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.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 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
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 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
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH STAFF TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR REFUSE REMOVAL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL FOR REFUSE REMOVAL. 7-38-020(B)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBERSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING IN 2ND FLOOR ACROSS FROM TUGERS CLASSROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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