Lakeside Learning Academy

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Inspections

1. Mar 3, 2026 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Nov 10, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED GLUE TRAPS IN NEED OF CHANGING. WORN, DUSTY, NON-EFFECTIVE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED SPONGES THAT ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

3. Oct 23, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF NORTH EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

4. Nov 20, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED THE PIC ON SITE DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS( MILK,CHICKEN,CARROTS AND POTATOES)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS( MILK,CHICKEN,CARROTS AND POTATOES)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

5. Nov 2, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH FOOD & DISH STORAGE SHELVES, ALONG WALL BASE NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR,ON 2ND FL. SUPPLY STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR,FURNANCE ROOM ALONG WALL BASE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/2/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN FOREST ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BEHIND MOPSINK.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WINDOW SILLS IN KID'S TOILET ROOM AND WALL UNDER WINDOW IN GARDEN ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS ON 2ND FL. SUPPLY STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT.

6. Sep 20, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Sep 17, 2021 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Sep 10, 2021 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #56 (OBSERVED THE LIGHT UNABLE TO TURN ON IN THE STORAGE AREA OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR) AND VIOLATION #47 ( OBSERVED THE DOOR LEADING TO THE FOOD PREP AREA IS MADE OF RAW WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD AND MAKE THE DOOR SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE). NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2311931 DATED FOR 09/06/21 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED.

9. Sep 6, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-202.16 OBSERVED THE DOOR LEADING TO THE FOOD PREP AREA IS MADE OF RAW WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD AND MAKE THE DOOR SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15 OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK WITH LOW WATER PRESSURE LOCATED IN THE CHILDREN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ACCORDING TO LAW.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-303.11 OBSERVED THE LIGHT UNABLE TO TURN ON IN THE STORAGE AREA OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

10. Nov 9, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PANTRY AREA UNDER SHELVES WHERE NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE IN THE FLOOR OF THE FURNACE ROOM BY THE KITCHEN.

11. Aug 8, 2017 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED PAINT SUPPLIES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY SORED IN BASEMENT.MUST ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA. BASEMENT STORAGE AREA

12. Jul 27, 2017 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED IN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE.ALSO LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN INFANT ROOM CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF PREP AREA. NO DOOR TO PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      ALL DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS, ( 1- INCH AT THE BOTTOM OF BASEMENT DOOR, FRONT AND REAR DOOR 1/4 INCH AT BOTTOM). MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 NO CITATION

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AND PAYMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-30-012

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

      NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR DISH WASHING AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED FLOORS NOT SEALED AND EASILY CLANABLE IN WASHROOM BY PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OR INSTALL FLOOR TILES. ALSO PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS THRU-OUT PREP / DISH WASING AREA.MUST REPAIR. FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT AREA OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM ACROSS FROM PREP/ DISH WASING AREA. MUST INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      NO VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM ACROSS FROM PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS OR METAL STEM. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED PAINT SUPPLIES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY SORED IN BASEMENT.MUST ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA. BASEMENT STORAGE AREA