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KIDS ARE US LEARNING ACADEMY INC.

7457 S BENNETT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60649 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

KIDS ARE US LEARNING ACADEMY INC. has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 21, 2016. The most recent inspection, on May 27, 2026, found no infractions.

5 of 13 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 4 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 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.

  • 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 May 20, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 7, 2023. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • 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 2 times on November 7, 2023. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • 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 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 20, 2026. For example: GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 2, 2021. For example: MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

13 inspections

  1. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. License

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR LOCATED ON LATERAL SIDES OF THE FREEZER IN THE STORAGE AREA THAT IS ADJACENT TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE WASHER /DRYER IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • 5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS AND ALL OF THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS OPENED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GARBAGE AROUND THE GROUND AREA AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.13 OBSERVED THE COVING MISSING UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK AND UNDER THE SHELF LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE WALL TIGHT FITTING.
  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.13 OBSERVED THE COVING MISSING FROM A SECTION OF THE WALL UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK AND DRY STORAGE SHELF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVING.
  4. License

    2 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN LOOSE ON THE LEFT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A MISSING TOILET BOWL COVER FOR THE CENTER TOILET LOCATED IN THE BLUE ROOM BATHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TOILET BOWL COVER.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD ITEMS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME DEBRIS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
  6. License

    0 infractions

  7. License

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO COMPLETE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THE POLICY WITH THE SIGNATURE OF THE EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A); NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • THE WALLS AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
  9. Canvass

    0 infractions

  10. License

    2 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A); NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005; NO CITATION ISSUED.
  11. Canvass

    0 infractions

  12. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. License

    2 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • PREMISES HAS NO LOG BOOK OR CONTACT WITH A LICENSE PEST CONTROL COMPANY AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN A COMPLETE LOG BOOK.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • PREMISES HAS NO DUMPSTER SERVICE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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