Daycare (2 - 6 Years) · Chicago, IL

Sunflower Early Learning Academy

Name: Sunflower Early Learning Academy
Address: 5404-5406 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL

5404-5406 W Devon Ave

Last inspected Oct 6, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

Canvass

Oct 6, 2025

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3 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (TURKEY CHILI) WAS DROPPED OFF BY CATERER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE RECEIVED BY CATERER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

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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.

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notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS INSIDE PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK. MUST CLEAN PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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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.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 2 STOPPERS NOT PROPERLY WORKING FOR DISWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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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.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 6, 2025 · Original Source

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Apr 9, 2024

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2 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FROM 8:20-9:10AM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE COMMENTS.

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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.

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notedCode 61Other

Official wording

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2592226 DATED 4/9/2024. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 9, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 5, 2024

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1 recorded violation

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN STAFF RESTROOM NEXT TO KITCHEN MAINTAINING IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 64.2F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WASHBOWL SINK SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 100 AND 120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.

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.