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CREATIVE KIDS DAYCARE CENTER INC.

3401-3403 W 55TH ST, Chicago, IL, 60632

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent inspection

Date
September 24, 2026
Type
Canvass
Result
Pass w/ Conditions
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
8
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (8)

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

    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

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

    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

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

    OBSERVED OPENING IN MIDDLE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

    OBSERVED LIVE POTTED PLANT STORED ON WINDOWSILL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE POTTED PLANT FROM WINDOWSILL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR EQUIPMENT IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED NO RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF PREP SURFACE TO THE RIGHT OF HANDWASHING SINK.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

    OBSERVED CONTAINERS AND BAGS STORED ON FLOOR IN SMALL STORAGE AREA IN HALLWAY BETWEEN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

    OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN STUDENT WASHROOM IN SECTION WITH TWO TOILETS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN SECTION WITH TWO TOILETS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN STUDENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN STUDENT WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

    OBSERVED TWO NON WORKING LIGHTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS IN PREP AREA TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY. OBSERVED DIMLY LIT STUDENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN STUDENT WASHROOM.

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed October 1, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.