Skip to content
Loading map…

KREATIVE KIDS ACADEMY VII INC.

1149-1157 W 81ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

KREATIVE KIDS ACADEMY VII INC. has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 27, 2018. The most recent inspection, on May 26, 2021, found no infractions.

2 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Protecting food from contamination and Pests.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 9, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 23, 2020. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 16, 2020. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 September 27, 2018. 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 8 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 23, 2020. For example: ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN ALL OVER HEAD LIGHTS IN CLASS ROOMS .
  3. License

    9 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OBSERVED PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED SUCH AS MILK.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 125 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN- ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,HAND SINK,LEDGE OF STOVE,LAZT SUSAN AND BEHIND COUNTER.KINDERGARTEN ROOM- ON FLOOR BEHIND SHELF WITH RADIO ON TOP,BEHIND BENCH UNDER CUBBIES,1ST TOILET ROOM BEHIND DOOR.FOOD STORAGE CLOSET-UNDER & BEHIND SHELVING UNITS AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR.BREAK ROOM-NEAR CHAIRS & ALONG WALLS.1YEAR OLD ROOM-ALONG WALL BASES AND IN BETWEEN TOYS NEAR DOOR.INFANTS ROOM-NEXT TO REFRIGEARTOR,2ND FL. CLASS ROOM-NEXT TO TOY STOVE.BSMT-LANDING AND STAIRS.6- RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR TABLES IN REAR CHEST FREEZER/TOOL STORAGE AREA.APPX. 6 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR BENCH IN ENTRY WAY.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/16/2020.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET HANDLES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN KINDERGARTEN TOILET ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED WALL OUTLET COVER IN PRE-SCHOOL ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PRE-SCHOOL & 2- YR.OLD ROOMS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET,REAR TOOL STORAGE AREA,LAUNDRY ROOM,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN ALL OVER HEAD LIGHTS IN CLASS ROOMS AND KIDS FRONT TOILET ROOM.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102-14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED AT HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.14 CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING STOVE
  6. License

    8 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • 2-101.1(A)AND(B)(1). NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN CLASS PROVIDED AT TIME OF THIS INVESTIGATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 2-102.12 NO VALID CITY F CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED OR POSTED AT TIME OF THIS INVESTIGATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102-14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNS POSTED AT HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.111 20 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE EQUIPMENT WAS STORED AND 10 FOUND INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) 6-501.112 OBSERVED A LARGE DEAD RODENT ON THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED REMOVE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREA(S).
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-302.14 PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT USED TO MEASURE THE SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN MANUALLY SANITIZING IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.14 CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING STOVE.

Nearby inspected facilities

Own this business? Add a badge to your website