Restaurant inspections / Children's Services Facility
North Elston Kindercare
3855 N Elston Ave, Chicago 60618 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection
Pass
Most recent result
Mar 16, 2026
15
Inspections on record
10
Times passed
1
Times failed
Violations cited on Mar 16, 2026
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR CABINET (AROUND/BEHIND GREASE BOX) UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT INSIDE EMPLOYEE ADULT WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING PROPERLY IN THE TODDLER TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | License Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 4, 2026 | License | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 7, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 24, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 15, 2022 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 24, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 25, 2020 | License | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 11, 2019 | Canvass | Out of Business | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 20, 2019 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 16, 2018 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 27, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 11, 2016 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 8, 2015 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 18, 2014 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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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North Elston Kindercare — questions
- Did North Elston Kindercare pass its last health inspection?
- North Elston Kindercare at 3855 N Elston Ave was inspected on Mar 16, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 15 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
- What violations were cited at North Elston Kindercare?
- The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR CABINET (AROUND/BEHIND GREASE BOX) UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 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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