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Greater Learning Opportunity Academy INC.

2301-2305 E 79TH ST, Chicago, IL 60649 · Cook County

26cited violations
0serious tier
13inspections
21tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Children'S Services Facility)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2570270
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026250
2025240
2024110
2023230
2022100
2021120
2020290
2019110
2018110

Inspections

  1. Mar 26, 2026 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 OBSERVED MINOR CLUTTER IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

  2. Mar 18, 2026 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-105.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER EXCESSIVELY OVERFLOWING ALONG WITH EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND MAINTAIN THE GROUND AREA AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 OBSERVED MINOR CLUTTER IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

  3. Dec 1, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

  4. Nov 24, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED UNDER STORAGE SHELVING AND NEXT TO THE VACUUM CLEANER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEASE 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

  5. Aug 20, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.

  6. May 12, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROX. 30-35 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN STORAGE CABINETS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM CABINETS, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      ALL CUBBIES FOR CHILDERNS BELONGINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS THROUGH OUT FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND ANY DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG ALL WALL BASES

  8. Apr 5, 2022 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Apr 20, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE HOT WATER FAUCET KNOB AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE INFANT ROOM LEAKING; REPAIR LEAK AT KNOB.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN UNDER THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  10. Dec 30, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11 OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES ALONG WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  11. Dec 17, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES ALONG WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  12. May 8, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  13. Mar 6, 2018 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK IN THE CLOSET; MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK. MUST PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.