License Re-Inspection
May 27, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 27, 2026 · Original Source
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years · Chicago, IL
Kids Are Us Learning Academy Inc.
7457 S Bennett Ave
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsLicense
May 20, 2026
Fail
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR LOCATED ON LATERAL SIDES OF THE FREEZER IN THE STORAGE AREA THAT IS ADJACENT TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE WASHER /DRYER IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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 insectsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS AND ALL OF THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS OPENED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GARBAGE AROUND THE GROUND AREA AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.13 OBSERVED THE COVING MISSING UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK AND UNDER THE SHELF LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE WALL TIGHT FITTING.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 20, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 21, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.13 OBSERVED THE COVING MISSING FROM A SECTION OF THE WALL UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK AND DRY STORAGE SHELF IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVING.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 21, 2025 · Original Source
License
May 22, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN LOOSE ON THE LEFT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT.
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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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A MISSING TOILET BOWL COVER FOR THE CENTER TOILET LOCATED IN THE BLUE ROOM BATHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TOILET BOWL COVER.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 22, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 7, 2023
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD ITEMS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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 issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME DEBRIS. CORRECT 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 problemsnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 7, 2023 · Original Source