Tinkerbell Academy 1
20-24 E 79TH ST, Chicago, IL 60619 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Daycare Above And Under 2 Years)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2796496
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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Nov 7, 2025 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 31, 2025 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND OUTLETS, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARDS IN FRONT LOBBY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2625918 ON 10-24-25:60-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2592205 ON 4-5-24:51-OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN THE SINK.55-OBSERVED OPENING UNDER THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. 56-OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
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Oct 24, 2025 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SPLASHGUARD NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN REAR GIRLS' WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN FRONT STAFF WASHROOM(WEST). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND OUTLETS, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARDS IN FRONT LOBBY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2592205 ON 4-5-24:49-OBSERVED THE CABINETS UNDER ALL OF THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND TO MAINTAIN ALL TO REMOVE DIRT, CLEANER SPILLS AND DEBRIS.51-OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN THE SINK.55- OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE THE TOILET IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR TODDLER CLASSROOM; OPENING IN THE LOWER CORNER ON THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM WHERE THE RODENT ACTIVITY WAS FOUND; OPENING UNDER THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.55- OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN ALL OF THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE CLASSROOMS, LAUNDRY ROOM, STORAGE ROOMS, UTILITY, ELECTRICAL CLOSETS AND KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. ALSO, THE VENT IN THE HALLWAY BY THE KITCHEN AND STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH THICK DIRT/DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.55-OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR UNUSED CLASSROOM AND ALL OF THE STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLO
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Severity not stated
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Apr 5, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CABINETS UNDER ALL OF THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND TO MAINTAIN ALL TO REMOVE DIRT, CLEANER SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN THE SINK.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE THE TOILET IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR TODDLER CLASSROOM; OPENING IN THE LOWER CORNER ON THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM WHERE THE RODENT ACTIVITY WAS FOUND; OPENING UNDER THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN ALL OF THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE CLASSROOMS, LAUNDRY ROOM, STORAGE ROOMS, UTILITY, ELECTRICAL CLOSETS AND KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. ALSO, THE VENT IN THE HALLWAY BY THE KITCHEN AND STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH THICK DIRT/DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR UNUSED CLASSROOM AND ALL OF THE STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND ORGANIZE ALL AREAS WITH CLUTTER. MAINTAIN SAME. -
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE 3 LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN WITH NO BULBS CAUSING THE AREA NOT TO BE WELL LIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BULBS AND MAINTAIN A WELL LIT AREA PER CITY CODE.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 26, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. 100 FOUND IN VARIOUS AREAS: THE REAR TODDLER CLASSROOM (BY THE INFANT ROOM) IN THE TOILET ROOM ALONG THE SIDE OF THE WASHBOWL; AROUND THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR OF THE TODDLER CLASSROOM, IN THE INFANT ROOM-REAR; AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT AND HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CABINETS UNDER ALL OF THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND TO MAINTAIN ALL TO REMOVE DIRT, CLEANER SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN THE SINK.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN ALL OF THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE CLASSROOMS, LAUNDRY ROOM, STORAGE ROOMS, UTILITY, ELECTRICAL CLOSETS AND KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. ALSO, THE VENT IN THE HALLWAY BY THE KITCHEN AND STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH THICK DIRT/DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR UNUSED CLASSROOM AND ALL OF THE STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND ORGANIZE ALL AREAS WITH CLUTTER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE THE TOILET IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR TODDLER CLASSROOM; OPENING IN THE LOWER CORNER ON THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM WHERE THE RODENT ACTIVITY WAS FOUND; OPENING UNDER THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE 3 LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN WITH NO BULBS CAUSING THE AREA NOT TO BE WELL LIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BULBS AND MAINTAIN A WELL LIT AREA PER CITY CODE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 18, 2023 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED A SPRAY BOTTLE WITH AN UNKNOWN CHEMICAL STORED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME OF THE CHEMICAL. INSTUCTED MANAGER THAT WORKING CONTAINERS USED FOR STORING POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS SUCH AS CLEANERS AND SANITIZERS TAKEN FROM BULK SUPPLIES SHALL BE CLEARLY AND INDIVIDUALLY IDENTIFIED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE MATERIAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-015, CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM, CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD BUGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT A SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD ON THE SAID SINK AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED UTENSILS (SPOONS, TONGS, SPATULAS, ETC.) NOT PROPERLY INVERTED ON THE COUNTER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SIAD UTENSILS TO AVOID CONTAMINATING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FRONT STORAGE CLOSET WHERE SEASONAL EQUIPMENT IS STORED SLIGHTLY CLUTTERED AND ITEMS NOT ELEVATED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ITEMS, AND MAINTAIN SAID STORAGE CLOSET.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION COVER ABOVE THE COUNTER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN SAID VENTILATION COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A WHITE CORD HANGING FROM THE WALL AT THE TOILET ROOM AND FURNACE ROOM NEAR THE INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID CORD AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT BULB IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTEDTO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 24, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
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.