Tiny Tots Academy
2409 E 79TH ST, Chicago, IL 60649 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Daycare Above And Under 2 Years)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2517734
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Inspections
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Mar 4, 2026 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Nov 13, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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May 1, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 21, 2023 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE CAN.
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Severity not stated
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
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 14, 2023 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE CAN.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSETS PAINT CANS AND OTHER ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Jun 24, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
STORAGE CLOSETS CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR(WATER STAINED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 5, 2021 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
STORAGE CLOSETS CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 29, 2021 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #38. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
STORAGE CLOSETS CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 2, 2021 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 11, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 16, 2019 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 6, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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).
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN AND FRONT AREA CLASSROOM; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 5, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE A MOP SINK ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVI
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Not serious
Minor
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Mar 28, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
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
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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
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Not serious
Minor
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE A MOP SINK ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK
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Serious
Critical
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.