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Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL

Tiny Giants Early Learning Center By Lake Shore Sc

3911-3917 N Western Ave

Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

License

Feb 17, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED REAR GARBAGE OVERHEAD DOOR WITH GAPS OPENINGS ON THE BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY 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 insects
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE TODDLER AND PREP-K CLASSROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE PRE-SCHOOL WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE CLASSROOM AND INSIDE TODDLER AND INFANT CLASSROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 17, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

May 28, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RUSTY METAL TOP/LID OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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 problems
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 28, 2025 · Original Source

License

Sep 18, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 18, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 14, 2023

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN UP UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM FLOOR SURROUNDING GARBAGE AREA IN GARAGE.

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 14, 2023 · Original Source

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