License Re-Inspection
Sep 24, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 24, 2026 · Original Source
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years · Chicago, IL
Building Blocks Learning Academy
1118 W 69th St
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4 inspectionsLicense
Sep 16, 2026
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO VALID AND ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERCERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A VALID AND ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AND ITS HOLDER MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO VALID AND ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERCERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A VALID AND ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AND ITS HOLDER MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 16, 2026 · Original Source
License
Feb 13, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
DOORS IN THE CATERPILLAR CLASSROOMS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
CAN OPENER IN THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD/DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE/MECHANICAL AND MOP SINK AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 13, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
May 13, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
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PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH THE CFM CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES DURING PREPARATION/SERVING TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO CFM CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. POTATOES, TURKEY, MILK, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CHICAGO CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECAULK AROUND WASHBOWL AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT DESK AND CLASSROOM AREA CRACKED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 13, 2024 · Original Source