PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
MC KINNEY'S EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare (under 2 years)
November 5, 2025
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License #2215689
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD/BEVERAGE. FOUND A 1/2 GALLON OF MILK AT 49.8F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP COLD HOLDING FOODS AND BEVERAGES AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 2LBS AT $6 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF A MINI COOLER WITH TCS FOOD/BEVERAGE STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST REACH AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MINI COOLER WAS REPLACED WITH ANOTHER UNIT AND INSPECTED BEFORE THE END OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF A MINI COOLER WITH TCS FOOD/BEVERAGE STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST REACH AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MINI COOLER WAS REPLACED WITH ANOTHER UNIT AND INSPECTED BEFORE THE END OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection