Daycare Above and Under 2 Years · Chicago, IL

Chicago Kidz Klub

4344 S Wentworth Ave

Last inspected Oct 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Chicago Kidz Klub last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 15, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from Jan 25, 2024 to Oct 15, 2026.
Has Chicago Kidz Klub ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 25, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Canvass

Oct 15, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

No sanitizer available in facility for proper washing and sanitizing utensils. instructed to obtain. Priority violation 7-38-005.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s Notes

Kitchen's cook "main food handler" with long pointy fingernails, instructed to trim finger nails and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

In Plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s Notes

Sink stoppers not holding water at 3-comp sink, instructed to repair.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 15, 2026 · Original Source

License Re-Inspection

Nov 20, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS. EXIT DOORS ATTACHED TO BABY ROOM, AND EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

5-205.15 OBSERVED HOT WATER NOZZLE STRIPPED AND SPINNING AROUND ON HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

6-201.13 OBSERVED WALL BASE DETACHED IN ALL CLASSES.OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN GIRLS' TOILET ROOM BEHIND DOOR, IN FLOOR OF BABY ROOM DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF SIDE EXIT DOOR AND IN STORAGE SPACE ATTACHED TO MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES. MUST MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 20, 2025 · Original Source

License Re-Inspection

Nov 18, 2025

No Entry

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

5-205.15 OBSERVED HOT WATER NOZZLE STRIPPED AND SPINNING AROUND ON HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 18, 2025 · Original Source

License

Nov 7, 2025

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON WALL NEXT TO COOLING UNIT IN PREP AREA, APPROXIMATELY 125 OR MORE SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG THE WALLS IN PREP, BEHIND COOLING UNIT, IN CLOSET BEHIND WASHING MACHINE AND DRYING EQUIPMENT, UNDER WIRED STORAGE RACK CONTAINING CRACKERS, INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM PREP, INSIDE ALL CLASSROOMS ALONG WALLS BEHIND AND IN BETWEEN FURNITURE, CARPET, STORAGE SPACES, AND FRONT OFFICE SPACE ALONG EAST SIDE WALL. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED HOT WATER NOZZLE STRIPPED AND SPINNING AROUND ON HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED MISCELLANEUS ITEMS, FURNITURE, UNUSED OR BROKEN EQUIPMENT, ETC IN SPACE BEHIND RED DOOR LEADING TO REAR OF FACILITY, ALSO NOTED TOXIC ITEMS, BOXES AND OTHER DAYCARE ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF TO PREVENT HIDING SPACE FOR PEST. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 7, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 25, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 25, 2024 · Original Source