THE BABY ACADEMY

Address: 8605-8607 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Nov 17, 2025

Facility Details

• Status: Independent

Inspection History (19 inspections)

• Pass — Mon Nov 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACIL
• Pass — Tue Oct 08 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: THE FRONT DOOR IN THE AFTER SCHOOL CLASSROOM IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. A 1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE THE GAP AND RODENT/INSECT PROOF
• Pass — Fri Oct 13 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS WITH TOYS AND THE CABINET UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN CLASSROOM 5 WITH D
• Pass — Tue Sep 13 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Tue Aug 23 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED 40-50 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN CLASS ROOMS 1 THROUGH 4 AND 6 AND IN REAR UTILITY CLOSE
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Jan 10 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED ON ORIGINAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES MUST BE ON SITE AT AL
• Pass — Tue Nov 17 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Fri Nov 13 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 68F - 72F LOCATED IN CLASSROOM 5, CLASSROOM WASHROOM AND KITCHEN. ALL
• Pass w/ Conditions — Mon Jul 15 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE
• Fail — Thu Jul 11 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE M
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Aug 17 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUME
• Pass — Tue May 16 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALL LEDGE IN INFANT ROOM NEAR THE WATER FOUNTAIN. | 38. VENT
• Pass — Thu Sep 22 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE TODDLER ROOM EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR A
• Pass — Wed Aug 19 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR THE FOLLOWING; SEAL FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR STAFF BATHROO
• Fail — Mon Aug 10 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCT
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Oct 03 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSEVED A PAN OF CHICKEN NUGGETS AND A PAN OF RICE SITTING INSIE A OVEN IN THE P
• Pass — Thu Feb 14 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE NEED TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE. | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD
• Fail — Thu Jan 03 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN SOUTH CLASSROOM,NORTH FUR
• Fail — Tue Mar 01 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN SOUTH CLASSROOM,NORTH FUR

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