HEALTHY KIDS KITCHEN.

Chicago Health Dept

4189 N CLARENDON AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

12 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Jun 2024.

Last inspected Jun 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 28

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19---- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ANY STORED ITEMS IN THE DISH ROOM PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

: 2-102.13--- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13---- MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

JUN 20

2024

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO VERIFIED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 5 IN THE NORTHWEST CORNER UNDER THE DISH ROOM PREP TABLE, 5 TO 10 ALONG THE BASEBOARDS BEHIND COOLERS AND METAL RACK SHELVING. 10 TO 15 IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER BEHIND THE GLASS DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR RATS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ANY STORED ITEMS IN THE DISH ROOM PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A FAN COVER IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR EXIT AREA MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

APR 10

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 6

2022

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

FEB 3

2021

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND IN BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 NOTED WASH ROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

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JAN 27

2021

FAIL 5 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND IN BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND WASH SINK NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING THE PAPER TOWEL THUS EMPLOYEES UNABLE TO DRY THEIR HANDS AFTER WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WORKING HAND WASH SINK DISPENSER, PAPER TOWEL OR DRYING EQUIPMENT FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRY THEIR HANDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OVER 20 MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM, ON SHELF UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE AND ON FLOOR AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT AREAS WHERE MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.

MAR 20

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA OF HEALTHY KIDS ESTABLISHMENT WHERE EMPLOYEES ARE UNABLE TO DRY HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE PROVIDED WITH INDIVIDUAL DISPOSABLE TOWELS, A HEATED-AIR HAND DRYING DEVICE, A CONTINUOUS TOWEL SYSTEM THAT SUPPLIES THE USER WITH A CLEAN TOWEL, OR A HAND DRYING DEVICE THAT EMPLOYS AN AIR-KNIFE SYSTEM THAT DELIVERS HIGH VELOCITY, PRESSURIZED AIR AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY RESTOCKED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND IN BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER OF EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CLEANED AND REMOVED ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A).

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED DIRTY TOWELS AND APRONS STORED IN LAUNDRY BAGS IN FRONT OF DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER LINENS MUST BE CLEAN AND FREE FROM FOOD RESIDUES.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE AND LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR WITH OPERATING LIGHT AND CLEAN CEILING TILE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

AUG 15

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR WEBSITE MENU, DISCLOSE AND REMIND FOR FOODS SUCH AS EGGS, BURGERS AND OTHER FOODS THAT MAY BELONG ON THE CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE OVENS FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OPEN HOLES AND GAPS IN WALLS AT THE CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 8

2019

FAIL 14 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FRONT EXIT DOOR WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND TORN/DAMAGED RODENT PROOFED STRIP. ALSO OBSERVED LARGE OPENING AROUND THE DOOR KNOB OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED RODENT PROOF STRIP AND PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF FRONT DOOR. SEAL/CLOSE OPENING AROUND DOOR KNOB OF REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT FLY AND RODENT ENTRY FROM BOTH.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROXIMATELY 5 ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING ON WALLS AND ON FLOOR. 6 LIVE ROACHES ON GLUE BOARD UNDER ABOVE SHELVING. 6 LIVE ROACHES ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELVING. LIVE ROACHES EXITING FROM OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP AND OPENING IN BASEBOARD UNDER SINK. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVING AND ALONG BASEBOARD IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE OVENS AND SMOKER FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE WALK-IN FREEZER SHELVING AND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RAW WOODEN BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE DISH AREA AND REAR PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----OPEN HOLES, CREVICES IN THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE GREASE TRAP. MUST SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OPEN HOLES AND GAPS IN WALLS AT THE CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT WINDOW SILS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH AREA AND AT ENTRANCE TO WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 21

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO COLD WATER PROVIDED AT MOP SINK. REPAIR CAUSE

JUL 6

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 26

2017

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG AT PREMISES. ALSO, OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES AT DISHWASING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. MUST PROVIDE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER.(LABEL HEALTHY KIDS).7-38-020.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.

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