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TINY TOTS ACADEMY INC

2409 E 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60649 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

TINY TOTS ACADEMY INC has been inspected 15 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 28, 2017. The most recent inspection, on March 4, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

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 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 14, 2023. 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 13, 2025. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 June 24, 2022. For example: APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

  • 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 18 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on June 21, 2023. For example: TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

  • 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 11 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on June 14, 2023. For example: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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.

15 inspections

  1. License

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE CAN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 ALL CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSETS PAINT CANS AND OTHER ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  6. License

    6 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE BREAKFAST WAS BEING SERVED. MANAGER HAS LETTER DATED NOVEMBER 2022 THAT TEST WAS TAKEN, HOWEVER NO CERTIFICATE HAS BEEN RECEIVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AFTER BREAKFAST TO SERVE LUNCH
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • NO COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF SERVICE FOR PEST CONTROL LAST DATED RECEIPT IN BOOK IS 7-27-19 PEST 2 REST INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED. MAP, DETAILS OF PESTICIDES, POISION INFORMATION AND ALL SIGHTINGS AND AREAS INSPECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE CAN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • ALL CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSETS PAINT CANS AND OTHER ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN
  7. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED SUCH AS DELI MEATS. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS TO BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012.
    • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED MANAGER THAWING DELI MEATS IN THE 3 COMP SINK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER THAWING IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR UNDER RUNNING WATER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • STORAGE CLOSETS CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR(WATER STAINED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
  8. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • STORAGE CLOSETS CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE.
  9. License

    4 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAD NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 40-50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE WASHING MACHINE, IN THE 4/5 YEAR OLD CLASSROOM BEHIND THE TOY CASE, IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE STORAGE SHELF AND IN THE INFANT ROOM BEHIND THE BOOKCASE IN THE CENTER OF THE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #38. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • STORAGE CLOSETS CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE.
  10. License

    2 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
  11. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  12. License

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
  13. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN AND FRONT AREA CLASSROOM; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE AROUND THE PIPES UNDERNEATH THE SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.
  14. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 39. LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST PROVIDE A MOP SINK ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVI
  15. License

    4 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS,SUCH AS PEST CONTROL LICENSE,TECHICAN LICENSE.MATERIAL DATA,AND MAP LOCATOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SERIOUS VIOLATION
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
    • 39. LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST PROVIDE A MOP SINK ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK

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