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KIDS ACADEMY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

5645-5647 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60646 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

KIDS ACADEMY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 6, 2019. The most recent inspection, on April 9, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 9 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: Pests, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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 your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 16, 2021. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 16, 2021. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 once on March 16, 2021. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • 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 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on August 28, 2025. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • 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 once on December 9, 2022. For example: IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. License

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT ABOVE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED 3 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. License

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • GRASSHOPPER ROOM HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • GRASSHOPPER ROOM WASHROOM CEILING LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING. MUST REPLACE WITH A WORKING LIGHT BULB.
  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CUPS BEING USED AS SCOOPS FOR CEREAL. USE HANDLED SCOOP. KEEP SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF FOOD PRODUCT WHEN NOT IN USE.
  6. License

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. LAST SERVICE WAS DONE ON 8/1/2019. NO SERVICES WERE DONE IN 2020 OR 2021. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ESTABLISHMENT MUST HAVE A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED TWO DEAD COCKROACHES ON GLUEBOARD IN KITCHEN BETWEEN REFRIGERATOR AND COUNTER ON FLOOR. MUST REMOVE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE CONCENTRATE OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN CLEANING SUPPLY ROOM. MUST REPLACE BULB.
  9. License

    3 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE 2 GLASS DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL TIGHT FITTING DOOR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST FINISH THE WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM CLOSET WHICH IS LOCATED IN ONE OF THE CLASSROOM AND FINISH THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE WATER HEATER AND MAINTAIN.

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