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WICKER PARK KIDZ LEARNING CENTER INC.

1064 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60642 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

WICKER PARK KIDZ LEARNING CENTER INC. has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 23, 2016. The most recent inspection, on September 21, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

8 of 13 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Chemicals and toxic substances 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.

  • 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 March 20, 2026. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, disinfectants and pesticides must be labelled and stored safely, away from food and from surfaces people touch. Inspectors flag chemicals that could contaminate food or harm people, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on February 23, 2016. For example: DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

  • 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 February 23, 2016. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 21, 2026. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • 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 5 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 20, 2026. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & 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.

13 inspections

  1. License

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON RED LEDGE LOCATED IN FRONT OF WINDOW, ON WALLS OF BOTH SIDES WHERE CRIBS ARE STORED, PREP AREA SWING DOOR, STORAGE CLOSET WHERE BEDS ARE STORED, AND FLOWER WALLS NEAR STAIRWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS AND SURFACES. MUST MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SPILLS FOOD UPON ENTRY SPILLS, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD (WATER COOLER REPLACEMENT JUGS) ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER BROKEN/NOT WORKING PROPERLY AT SANITIZE SINK COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING STOPPER.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING DOOR HANDLE TO MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
  3. License

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
  6. License

    2 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE MIDDLE HAND SINK IN THE TODDLER TOILET ROOM LOCATED UPSTAIRS TO HAVE A LEAK AT THE FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  7. License

    0 infractions

  8. License

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    0 infractions

  10. License

    0 infractions

  11. Canvass

    0 infractions

  12. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. License

    7 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED FOOD PREP AREA IN SAME ROOM AS PLAY ROOM EQUIPMENT.FOOD AREA NOT PROTECTED INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER BETWEEN FOOD PREP AREA AND CHILDREN'S PLAY AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
      • NO SANITIZER TEST KIT. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON LOWER VENT NEAR REAR OF MAIN FLOOR PLAYROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED OPENING AROUND WASTE PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE TIGHT FITTING SEAL OR SEAL SPACE AROUND THE PIPE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HAND SINK IN FRONT PLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOSES IN UTILITY ROOM NEAR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AND MAINTAIN. UNFINISHED FAUCET AT BASEMENT MOP SINK. MUST FINISH INSTALING FAUCET.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO CHECK HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES.
    • 70. NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
      • REQUIRED 'NO SMOKING' SIGNS NOT POSTED. MUST POST AT ENTRANCES. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT 7-32-020b.

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