Little Explorers Learning Academy INC.

Year by year

Inspections

1. Feb 18, 2026 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA ALONG BACKSIDE OF SPACE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

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

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PLASTIC. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

3. Oct 15, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED SMALL GAP AT BOTTOM OF EXTERIOR DOOR TO OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL TILE NEAR CABINET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE

4. Aug 8, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Jul 31, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER AVAIALABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020)B)

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WEST WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

6. Dec 30, 2022 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

7. Aug 1, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Dec 16, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     CARDBOARD LINING AT INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED. AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

9. Oct 10, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (MILK). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AN VERIFIBLE AND EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     MISSING CLEANING SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MISSING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN ALL TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

10. Nov 29, 2018 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

    • Severity not stated

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

      RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVING THROUGH OUT AND AT INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES SO AS TO SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NO DRAINBOARD FOR 3--COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      NON WORKING VENTILATION ABOVE OVEN. INSTD TO REPAIR VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.