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Restaurant inspections / Children's Services Facility

Kiddie Academy Of Chicago-Lincoln Square

4874 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago 60625 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Oct 23, 2025

11

Inspections on record

4

Times passed

3

Times failed

Violations cited on Oct 23, 2025

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED IN "LIONS ROOM" THE DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND WITH AN OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
  2. #48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT OPERATIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  3. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR DRAIN FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  5. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Oct 23, 2025LicensePassRisk 1 (High)
May 5, 2025CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Mar 1, 2024License Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 23, 2024LicenseFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 11, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 3, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 30, 2022LicensePassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 6, 2021CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 25, 2019License Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 12, 2019LicenseFailRisk 1 (High)
Aug 14, 2019LicenseNot ReadyRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Kiddie Academy Of Chicago-Lincoln Square — questions

Did Kiddie Academy Of Chicago-Lincoln Square pass its last health inspection?
Kiddie Academy Of Chicago-Lincoln Square at 4874 N Lincoln Ave was inspected on Oct 23, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 11 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Kiddie Academy Of Chicago-Lincoln Square?
The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED IN "LIONS ROOM" THE DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND WITH AN OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO BE TIGHT FITTING.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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