Kiddieland Educational Center Of Excellence

Year by year

Inspections

1. Feb 4, 2026 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

2. Feb 3, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA MISSING LABELS IDENTIFYING THE FOOD ITEM STORED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS (OATS) STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE CLASSROOM STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR DURING STORAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES (PLASTIC CUPS, LIDS, BOWLS) STORED IN BOXES DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE CLASSROOM STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN ALL SINGLE-SERVICE/SINGLE-USE ARTICELS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR DURING STORAGE.

3. Jan 23, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. Oct 24, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Sep 21, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED VENT COVER IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION, LOCATED NEXT TO TWO YEAR OLD CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

6. Jun 23, 2021 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Jun 17, 2021 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (MILK, YOGURT, CHEESE) ARE BEING SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED CHLORINE TEST STRIPS USED TO MEASURE QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CORRECT TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 01/29/2021 NOT CORRECTED: #10 OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSTALLED ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK FOR EASIER TO USE. #39 OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

8. Feb 1, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     6-301.13 - OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSTALLED ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK FOR EASIER TO USE.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     3-307.11-OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.13- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED AT FRONT NORTH CLASSROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.17-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUST ON CEILING FAN ABOVE THE REAR (ATELIER)CLASSROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-501.14-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS.

9. Jan 29, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSTALLED ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK FOR EASIER TO USE.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Serious Priority

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; TEMPERATURE AT 102.2 F AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED.(ISSUED 2 DAY NOTICE)SEE COMMENTS BELOW.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED AT FRONT NORTH CLASSROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUST ON CEILING FAN ABOVE THE REAR (ATELIER)CLASSROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (11/25/2019) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW. TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B), NO CITATION ISSUED.

10. Nov 25, 2019 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      Found no thermometer in newly installed refrigerator located in basement storage room.Must provide and maintain visible thermometers in all coolers.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      FOUND SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET (COLD HANDLE) AT KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SHOWED MANAGER.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE DRY STOCK/SUPPLIES AND CLEANING EQUIPMENTS ETC IN STORAGE CLOSETS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING SHOWED MANAGER.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B),CITATION ISSUED.

11. Aug 21, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING AND DATE OF TCS FOODS (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS) INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-203.11 (A) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11 (C) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

12. Jul 21, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

13. Jul 13, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1982153 DATED 1/26/17. #35-WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE GIRL'S WASHROOM. #38-MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS, NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. serious violation 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      CAULK AROUND THE WASBOWL SINK IN BOTH BOY'S AND GIRL'S WASHROOM WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      CLUTTER INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE KINDERGARTEN FOUNDATION ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WATER PIPE AND MAINTAIN.

14. Jan 26, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE GIRL'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS, NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

15. May 17, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

16. Jul 13, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      LEAK ON THE COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

17. Jul 2, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.