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Kiddie Korral Academy

5836-5838 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60651 · Cook County

32cited violations
0serious tier
12inspections
23tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Children'S Services Facility)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2215939
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2025110
2024130
20232140
2022110
2020150
2019100
2018130
2017120
2016110
2015100

Inspections

  1. Aug 3, 2026 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR NORTH END OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT STATES THIS IS CAUSED BY RAIN OVER THE WEEKEND.ISTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR ROOM NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

  2. Nov 13, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO LID ON THE GARBAGES IN THE ALL-GENDER TOILET ROOMS FOR THE EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

  3. May 10, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED LIGHTBULB OUT IN THE STAR ROOM AND IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BACK DOOR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION, DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN SUNSHINE ROOM WASHROOM WITH PINK DOOR, NOT CORRECTED/NON-COMPLIANCE FOR #56 ON INSPECTION REPORT #2584966 DATED 11/9/23. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

  4. Nov 9, 2023 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MOON ROOM, WASHROOM IN SUNSHINE ROOM WITH PINK DOOR, STARS ROOM AND CLOUDS ROOM. INSTRUCTED HAND DRYING PROVISIONS SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MOON ROOM, WASHROOM IN SUNSHINE ROOM WITH PINK DOOR, STARS ROOM AND CLOUDS ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MOON ROOM AND CLOUDS ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED GAP ON SIDE OF SOUTHSIDE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PROTECT AGAINST PEST ENTRANCE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED PAINT STORED ON FLOOR IN STUDENT SUPPLY CLOSET AND BOXES STORED OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND IN MOON ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING FROM DRAIN PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN SUNSHINE ROOM CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SUNSHINE ROOM CLASSROOM. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN MOON ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF HANDWASHING SINK IN RAINBOW AND MOON ROOM CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS IN SUNSHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN BOTH EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN HALLWAY IN BETWEEN CLASSROOMS, IN SUNSHINE ROOM WASHROOM WITH PURPLE DOOR, AND IN FRONT ENTRANCE AND NORTHWEST SIDE OF KITCHEN ABOVE CABINETS AND EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL AND CEILING IN BASEMENT, IN AREAS SUCH AS HOLE IN WALL ON SOUTHSIDE AND MULTIPLE HOLES IN CEILING ON EASTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED HOLE AROUND PIPE IN EASTSIDE CEILING AND NO CAP/COVER ON PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLE FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CAP OR COVER ON PIPE. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL NEAR CEILING IN BASEMENT ON EASTSIDE EXPOSED TO EXTERIOR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL OPENING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED TOYS AND DEBRIS IN WINDOW IN SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CLOUDS ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED OVEN, TWO DESKS WITH CHAIRS UNDER STAIRS, AND PEGBOARD NEAR OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN SUNSHINE ROOM WASHROOMS WITH PURPLE DOOR AND PINK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THREE NON-WORKING LIGHTS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE NON-WORKING LIGHTS IN BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Feb 9, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  6. Apr 7, 2022 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE SMALL COPPER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN IN THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE RAINBOW ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

  7. Mar 17, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET (RIGHT AND LEFT) INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE MOON ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE TOLIET IN THE CHILDREN RESTROOM NEAR THE MOON ROOM TO BE OUT OF ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  8. Oct 4, 2019 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Dec 4, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      ODBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Core

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN BASEMENT. CORE VIOLATION.

    • Not serious Core

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND AT INFANT CARE CENTER DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT BOTH AREAS. CORE VIOLATION

  10. Oct 26, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KIDS TOILET ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      NOTED A HOLE IN THE KIDS TOILET ROOM WALL. MUST REPAIR.

  11. Feb 4, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR BABYS ROOM, AND IN THE HALLWAY, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  12. Aug 27, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.