License Re-Inspection
Nov 7, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 7, 2025 · Original Source
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years · Chicago, IL
Tinkerbell Academy 1
20-24 E 79th St
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5 inspectionsLicense Re-Inspection
Oct 31, 2025
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND OUTLETS, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARDS IN FRONT LOBBY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 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 59Other
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PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
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
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 31, 2025 · Original Source
License
Oct 24, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SPLASHGUARD NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN REAR GIRLS' WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN FRONT STAFF WASHROOM(WEST). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
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 FLOOR AND ORGANIZE ALL AREAS WITH CLUTTER. MAINTAIN SAME. 56-OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. 56-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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 24, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Apr 5, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
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.
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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN THE SINK.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
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.
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 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 5, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 26, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN THE SINK.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
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.
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 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
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 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
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
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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
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.
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, Mar 26, 2024 · Original Source