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Dec 3, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 3, 2025 · Original Source
Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL
Little Learners Academy
450 W Menomonee St
Last inspected Dec 3, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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2 inspectionsLicense
Oct 29, 2024
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6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN TO NOT HAVE A HAND WASHING SIGN INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT KITCHEN HAND SINK.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR TO HAVE GAPS LARGER THAN 1/4 INCH AT THE TOP RIGHT SIDE AND THE BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PEST PROOF AND PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO ELIMINATE ANY GAPS LARGER THAN 1/4 INCH.
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
OBSERVED A WOODEN CABINET WITH NO DOORS WITH UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE INTERIOR AND SIDES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL WOOD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN KTICHEN.
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
OBSERVED THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY TO NOT HAVE AN ATTACHED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE SINK. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE EXTENDABLE FAUCET IN THE HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND TO ROUTINELY SERVICE AS NEEDED AT HAND SINK IN REAR AND TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION AT THE KITCHEN HAND SINK OR PROVIDE A FIXED FAUCET ABOVE THE FLOOD RIM OF SINK.
In plain English
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
OBSERVED UNFINISHED WALLS IN THE KITCHEN WITH UNPAINTED DRYWALL NEXT TO THE FRIDGE AND BELOW THE HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED UNSEALED BRICKWORK ON WALL BEHIND FRIDGE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FINISH KITCHEN AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OF THE UNFINISHED DRY WALL AND BRCIK WORK.
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 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE OVERHEAD LIGHT IN KITCHEN TO BE MISSING A PROTECTIVE COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHATTER RESISTANT BULB OR PROVIDE PROTECTIVE COVER FOR LIGHT IN KITCHEN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 29, 2024 · Original Source