Little Inspirations

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Inspections

1. Jan 12, 2026 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2. Jul 15, 2025 Recent Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN DOORS AT EXIT #4. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF BUILDING ON NORTH SIDE NEAR PARK. TOILET ROOMS SHALL BE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED WITHIN THE SAME BUILDING AND NOT REQUIRE EMPLOYEES TO EXIT BUILDING TO ACCESS TOILETS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD, CEILING AND WALL VENTS, DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED RIGHT VENTILATION HOOD NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

3. May 30, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN DOORS AT EXIT #4. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF BUILDING ON NORTH SIDE NEAR PARK. TOILET ROOMS SHALL BE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED WITHIN THE SAME BUILDING AND NOT REQUIRE EMPLOYEES TO EXIT BUILDING TO ACCESS TOILETS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD, CEILING AND WALL VENTS, DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED RIGHT VENTILATION HOOD NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED FLICKERING LIGHT BULB IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

4. Sep 5, 2024 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

5. Sep 3, 2024 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

     PREMISES HAS NO RUNNING HOT WATER THROUGHT OUT PREMISES (WASHROOMS,KITCHEN AND CLASS ROOMS) AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

6. Nov 8, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE CENTER OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN, CEILING, AND WALL VENTS IN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

7. Jun 3, 2022 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED WASH BOWL SINK IS LOOSE IN MEN'S STAFF RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

8. May 23, 2022 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD USED FOR MAHI MAHI FISH. OBSERVED THAWED FISH INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGES, MARKED "REMOVE BEFORE THAWING." INSTRUCTED MUST FOLLOW PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS AND REMOVE FISH FROM ROP BEFORE THAWING. THE OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FISH DURING INSPECTION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE CURRENTLY NOT IN USE WITH 0 PPM OF REQUIRED CHEMICAL SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED DISH MACHINES MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED WASH BOWL SINK IS LOOSE IN MEN'S STAFF RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

9. Oct 5, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE HALLWAY AND IN THE OFFICE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

10. Jul 15, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CORNERS AT VARIOUS CLASSROOMS AND SOME STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ALLOW FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE DEAD ANTS, COBWEBS AND DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN CLASSROOM STORAGE CLOSETS AND AROUND, BETWEEN AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA.

11. Jun 27, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CORNERS AT VARIOUS CLASSROOMS AND SOME STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ALLOW FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

12. Jun 26, 2018 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed leak at base of faucet of 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Must repair and maintain same. Observed water stays on for 2-3 seconds once sensor is activated in women's and men's (adult) restrooms. All faucet timers must be set to minimum of 15 seconds for proper handwashing. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Observed excessive clutter on floors of all teacher's closets in childrens' rooms. Must organize all clutter and store all items 6 inches or more from the floor. Must maintain same.

13. Sep 27, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY NEAR WATER FOUNTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REMOVE ALL TOYS FROM UTILITY SINK AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE UTILITY CLOSET.

14. Jul 14, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN AS NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF STUDENT STORAGE CUBBIES AS NEEDED IN CLASSROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE HALLWAYS AND WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ELEVATE ALL ITMES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET.

15. Jul 1, 2015 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW ONLY A COPY POSTED ON WALL IN KITCHEN WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS PASTA,MILK,ETC.MUST PROVIDE AND POST VALID CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM PRE-K CUBBIES,BUSY BEES SHELVING UNITS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS IN PRE-K & BUSY BEES TOILETROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE UPPER WALL TRIM AT WALL DIVIDER IN PRE-K ROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR CHANGING TABLE IN LITTLE SCHOLAR.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN BUSY BEES ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATERLINE AT HAND SINK IN INFANTS ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN PRE-K CLOSET.

16. Jun 24, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      SOME DUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENTS OF WASHROOMS; REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS.