FAIL Risk 1 (High)

CHICAGO KIDZ KLUB Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

CHICAGO KIDZ KLUB 4344 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago 60609 Daycare Above and Under 2 Years
November 7, 2025 Canvass License #2901203
6
Total Violations
3
Critical
3
Minor

Inspection Summary

This daycare above and under 2 years was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on November 7, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Fail outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 6 violations during this inspection, including 3 critical violations that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER NOZZLE STRIPPED AND SPINNING AROUND ON HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections