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Kidz Can Cook

7242 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
School / Childcare
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Kidz Can Cook has been inspected seven times since 2019. The most recent visit was on Jan 29, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near zero violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 13, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR EXPOSED CONCRETE AROUND DRAIN AT CENTER OF KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: observed ventilation in restroom not properly working instructed to repair.
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Jul 25, 2019
License
No violations found.
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Jul 1, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AT SITE DURING INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN FRONT HAND WASHING SINK . MUST OBTAIN, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
10
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NO COMMERCIAL PICK UP OBSERVED AT MOMENT OF INSPECTION.PLEASE PROVIDE COPY OF AGREEMENT WITH LANDLORD IF COMMUNITY TRASH DISPOSAL IS PART OF LEASE OR PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL CONTRACT WITH WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER CHEMICAL TESTING STRIPS AT SITE IN MOMENT OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) -7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAND WASHING SIGNS ON ALL HAND WASHING SINKS
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT SITE IN TIME OF INSPECTION
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR BOTH UNISEX BATHROOMS
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DISPLAY CEASE COOLER ,AND SMALL PREP COOLER THAT ARE NOT IN USE.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHTS FOR WALK IN COOLER (NOT IN USE) TO ALLOW PROPER VISIBILITY AND CLEANING
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kidz Can Cook last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kidz Can Cook on file is from Jan 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kidz Can Cook?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kidz Can Cook.

Has Kidz Can Cook's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kidz Can Cook have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kidz Can Cook means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Kidz Can Cook inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kidz Can Cook is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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