Lakeshore Learning Academy, Incorporated

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Inspections

1. Jun 9, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Oct 9, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

3. May 24, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF EXIT DOOR IN EAST CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN CHILDREN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALL AND CEILING ABOVE REAR EXIT DOOR IN EAST CLASSROOM, PEELING PAINT IN CEILING IN EAST CLASSROOM, MISSING GROUT ON WALLS IN EAST WASHROOM AND STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EAST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

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

     PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE 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 NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (GRILLED CHEESE,TATER TOTS,SLICED APPLES, MILK)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     5-202.12 (B-D) : OBSERVED LOW HOT RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN GROWING MINDS TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN LEFT CORNER OF REAR KITCHEN DOOR,FRONT DOUBLE DOOR IN CENTER AND BRIGHT START DOOR ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

   • Severity not stated

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

     4-101.19 : OBSERVED RAW WOOD TRIM OF FOOD STORAGE SHELVES MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-601.11(C) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOWER INSIDE SHELVING UNIT UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MOLDED WALL & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES INSIDE OF MOPSINK CLOSET.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON UPPER CEILING & WINDOW TRIM,GARBAGE CAN IN BRIGHT START ROOM,ON WALL IN GROWING MINDS NEAR ROCKING CHAIR.

5. Nov 7, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN DISCOVERY TOILET ROOM FAR RIGHT SINK AT 90.3F. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED AT 10:45 A.M.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED LOW HOT RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN GROWING MINDS TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER AND NEXT TO DISH STORAGE RACK,LOWER CABINET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN WALL CLOSET IN KITCHEN,BEHIND STOVE,ON FLOOR NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR IN BRIGHT START CLASS ROOM.ALSO. 2- LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON WALL IN KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/7/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED A GAP IN LEFT CORNER OF REAR KITCHEN DOOR,FRONT DOUBLE DOOR IN CENTER AND BRIGHT START DOOR ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED RAW WOOD TRIM OF FOOD STORAGE SHELVES MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOWER INSIDE SHELVING UNIT UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MOLDED WALL & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES INSIDE OF MOPSINK CLOSET.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON UPPER CEILING & WINDOW TRIM,GARBAGE CAN IN BRIGHT START ROOM,ON WALL IN GROWING MINDS NEAR ROCKING CHAIR.

6. Nov 22, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AGAINST THE WALL BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT AND STOVE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PULL OUT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

7. Oct 12, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT FACILITY 1 HOUR AFTER INSPECTION STARTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT 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(MILK & EGGS)ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED THE TOP INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR WITH FOOD SPLASH AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE CORNER OF THE KITCHEN NEAR THE CAN GOODS. ALSO EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE KITCHEN EXHAUST VENTILATION VENT ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT . MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

8. Jan 9, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN THE TEACHERS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

9. Dec 16, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE KIDS WASH ROOM LOW. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BETTER PRESSURE

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN THE TEACHERS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE VERY DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

10. Nov 29, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      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). CORRECTED ON SITE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      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 7-38-010. CORRECTED ON SITE.

11. Dec 8, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP IN FOOD PREP AREA, NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED AT REAR CLASS ROOM AREA, NO PAPER TOWEL IN CHILDREN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAL AND PAPER TOWEL AT ALL HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MEASURE PROPER DISH WASHING SANITIZER CHEMICAL IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION. FACILITY PROVIDED AT THE END OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE CABINET UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

12. Sep 29, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THE WALL COVING IS LOOSE BEHIND THE TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TEACHER TOILET ROOM.

13. Sep 16, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS IN REAR OF PREMISES

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING

14. Sep 20, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND STORAGE ON FLOORS INSIDE SMALL STORAGE CLOSET IN KITCHEN AREA.MUST INSTALL SHELVING TO ELAVATE STORAGE,AND CLEANING SUPPLIES OFF FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO VENTILATION IN CHILDRENS WASHROOM.MUST INSTALL