Building Blocks Learning Academy
1118 W 69TH ST, Chicago, IL 60621 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Daycare Above And Under 2 Years)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2215883
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 22 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 24, 2026 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 16, 2026 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO VALID AND ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERCERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A VALID AND ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE AND ITS HOLDER MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 13, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
DOORS IN THE CATERPILLAR CLASSROOMS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CAN OPENER IN THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD/DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE/MECHANICAL AND MOP SINK AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Severity not stated
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May 13, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH THE CFM CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES DURING PREPARATION/SERVING TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO CFM CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. POTATOES, TURKEY, MILK, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CHICAGO CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE MIDDLE WASHBOWL IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECAULK AROUND WASHBOWL AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT DESK AND CLASSROOM AREA CRACKED/DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSET WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 7, 2023 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19 OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED THE FACILITY EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MISSING A COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET LOCATED IN THE SINGLE BOYS' TOILET ROOM SERVERLY DAMAGED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANALE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 OBSERVED IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB. THE CLOSET WAS 6COMPLETELY DARK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR INSTALL A LIGHT SOURCE IN THE SAID CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-304.11 OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 2, 2023 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED A FEMALE FOOD HANDLER RINSE HER HANDS IN THE RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND PROCEEDED TO PREPARE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WITH HANDWASHING SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12 (A) OBSERVED THE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BOYS' TOILET ROOM IS STILL OUT OF COMPLIANCE. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WAS 77.0F IN THE BOY'S TOILET ROOM. NOW THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE GIRLS' SINGLE TOILET ROOM AND THE TODDLER GIRLS' TOILET ROOM NEAR THE GIRLS' SINGLE TOILET ROOM IS OUT OF COMPLIANCE AT THIS TIME. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER WAS 78.2F IN THE GIRL'S SINGLE TOILET ROOM AND THE GIRLS'TODDLER HANDWASHING SINKS WAS FOUND AT 72.9F THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100-120F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS THROGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19 OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED THE FACILITY EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MISSING A COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET LOCATED IN THE SINGLE BOYS' TOILET ROOM SERVERLY DAMAGED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANALE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-304.11 OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 OBSERVED IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB. THE CLOSET WAS COMPLETELY DARK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR INSTALL A LIGHT SOURCE IN THE SAID CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 22, 2023 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS/BEVERAGES (MILK) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS THROGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE SINGLE BOYS' TOILET ROOM. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WAS 55.6F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100-120F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR AT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY IS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE FACILITY EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MISSING A COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET LOCATED IN THE SINGLE BOYS' TOILET ROOM SERVERLY DAMAGED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANALE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET A BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB. THE CLOSET WAS COMPLETELY DARK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR INSTALL A LIGHT SOURCE IN THE SAID CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 9, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR FREEZER DIRTY AND ICE BUILD UP. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE CORNER IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 30, 2020 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND SILVERWARE HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CUBBIES IN 4- B BUTTERFLIES,4-A SPIDERS & 3-A.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN CARPET AT ENTRY DOOR IN KINDERGARTEN ROOM & INFANTS ROOM,GAPS IN WOOD FLOORING IN 2-B.MUST SEAL GAP AT FRONT WINDOW SILLS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP ON WALL IN KINDERGARTEN GIRL'S TOILET ROOM.MUST SCAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN 4-B BUTTERFLIES NEAR COT STORAGE,4-A SPIDERS,TODDLERS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENTS IN 3- B FIREFLIES,2-B ROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN KINDERGARTEN STORAGE ROOM,KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET,TODDLERS ROOM ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND BOOK CASE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN 4-B BUTTERFLIES ROOM.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 23, 2020 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING OUT OF DRAIN AT UNUSED WATER FOUNTAIN IN CLASS ROOM 2-A AND ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN KITCHEN AND CLASS ROOMS.MUST CLEAN DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/23/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND SILVERWARE HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CUBBIES IN 4- B BUTTERFLIES,4-A SPIDERS & 3-A.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR IN BOY'S TOILET ROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN CARPET AT ENTRY DOOR IN KINDERGARTEN ROOM & INFANTS ROOM,GAPS IN WOOD FLOORING IN 2-B.MUST SEAL GAP AT FRONT WINDOW SILLS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE MOLD BUILD UP ON WALL IN KINDERGARTEN GIRL'S TOILET ROOM.MUST SCAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN 4-B BUTTERFLIES NEAR COT STORAGE,4-A SPIDERS,TODDLERS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL VENTS IN 3- B FIREFLIES,2-B ROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN KINDERGARTEN STORAGE ROOM,KITCHEN DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET,TODDLERS ROOM ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND BOOK CASE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN 4-B BUTTERFLIES ROOM.
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Severity not stated
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May 2, 2019 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 26, 2019 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING TOILET ROOM, CHILDRENS CUBBIE, TOY STORAGE AREAS, ETC. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY SUCH AS KITCHEN, TOILET ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. THE PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS, FLYING INSECTS AND OTHER PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CUBBIE STORAGE AREAS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 4, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPREATURE REQUIREMENTS OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW IN PREP KITCHEN AREA REACH IN COOLER; 16 GALLONS OF MILK AT 47.7-50 DEGREES F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED. APPROX. 16 GALLONS $30 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 OBSERVED COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT(REACH IN COOLER AT 50.0 DEGREES F ) NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW IN PREP KITCHEN AND. UNIT TAGGED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
3-501.13 OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, GROUND MEAT SITTING IN SINK SHLACKING. MUST UTILIZE PROPER THAWING TECHNIQUE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-2020.16 OBSERVED EXIT/ENRTY DOOR AT BOTTOM NOT TIGHT FITTED ABOVE 1/4 INCH GAP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-501.19 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR SELF CLOSING.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED ACCULUMATION OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUOUT FACILITY CLOSET, IN REAR OF FACILITY; DISORGANIZED AND CLUTTER FOR HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT NEEDED FOR DAILY OPERATION AND ORGANIZE AREAS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 19, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 14, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 12/7/17 REPORT 2116758 NOT CORRECTED: MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS: 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE IN ALL CLASSROOMS BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES AND CUBBIES FOR CHILDREN, 1 DROPPING NEXT TO STOVE IN PREP AREA, 1 DROPPING ON DESK NEXT TO COMPUTER IN CLASSROOM 4B, 3 DROPPINGS ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN CLOSET. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND HAVE RECENT RECEIPT FROM TODAY OR AFTER TODAY'S DATE. VIOLATION 7-42-090 CRITICAL.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
IMPROPER MATERAIL (FOAM) BEING USED TO FILL GAPS AND HOLES IN WALLS AND AROUND PIPING. INSTD TO REMOVE FOAM AND USE PROPER MATERIAL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EXTREME CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTD TO ORGANIZE AREA. STOCK ON FLOOR AND AGAINST WALL IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
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Serious
Critical
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Dec 7, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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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
OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN STORAGE CLOSET, AND IN STORAGE CABINETS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
IMPROPER MATERAIL (FOAM) BEING USED TO FILL GAPS AND HOLES IN WALLS AND AROUND PIPING. INSTD TO REMOVE FOAM AND USE PROPER MATERIAL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING AND SMALL LEAK UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EXTREME CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTD TO ORGANIZE AREA. STOCK ON FLOOR AND AGAINST WALL IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Oct 21, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 4, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED THE TOP OF THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST FIX OR REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED THE INSIDE CABINET OF THE DRY STORAGE NOT CLEAN IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THUR OUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED A FEW HOLES AND OPENINGS INTO THE WALL. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST ORGANIZE STOCK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Sep 11, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE TOP OF THE REACHIN FREEZER IS IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP LOCATED IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.