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When was Kiddy Kare Pre School Inc last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 23, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
6 inspections on record, from May 10, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026.
Has Kiddy Kare Pre School Inc ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 10, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
6 inspections
Canvass Re-Inspection
Oct 23, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s Notes
5-205.15: OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LEAKING AT FIRST FLOOR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 23, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 16, 2026
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING, AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REMAINING IN WASH CYCLE ONLY. CORRECTED ON SITE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG PLACED ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED ONCE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND IS SANITIZING PROPERLY AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 180F E-MAIL FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USING UNIT.( NOTE: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
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.
OBSERVED OVER 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS IN AREAS SUCH AS PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA, BASEMENT AND CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/16/2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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.
OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LEAKING AT FIRST FLOOR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN BUCKET IN FIRST FLOOR UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 16, 2026 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Aug 1, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
6-202.15: EXIT DOOR IN PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED, APPROX. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR, HAVE TIGHT FITTING, PROTECTED AND MAINTAIN SAME
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 1, 2025 · Original Source
License
Jun 10, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s Notes
PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s Notes
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (MILK), NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
EXIT DOOR IN PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED, APPROX. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM LEFT OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR, HAVE TIGHT FITTING, PROTECTED AND MAINTAIN SAME
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.
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/NON USE EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT, STORAGE ON FLOOR, UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ELEVATE ALL STORAGE 6 INCHES AND BE ABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 10, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 17, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDE ON BOTTOM INTERIOR OF 1-DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN 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.
6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE THE AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 17, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 10, 2024
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL LIVE INSECTS, SANITIZE THE AREA, AND NOTIFY THE PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF THE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDE ON BOTTOM INTERIOR OF 1-DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN 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.
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE THE AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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.