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Little Angels Early Childhood

3613 W DEVON AVE, Chicago, IL 60659 · Cook County

56cited violations
2serious tier
14inspections
22tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Children'S Services Facility)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2216206
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026120
2025110
2024150
2023130
2022120
2021270
2019250
2018192
2017160
2016160
2015140
2014160

Inspections

  1. Jul 17, 2026 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES MILK,CHEESE,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.

  2. Jun 18, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS MISSING. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN FILTERS FOR VENTILATION HOOD.

  3. Apr 17, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERT TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      PLASTIC UTENSILS (SPOON,FORK)USED BY THE CHILDREN MUST BE INVERTED TO MINIMIZED SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MICROWAVE AT TEACHER'S BREAK ROOM WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOT HAVING A STRAIGHT WATER FLOW,INSTEAD IT SPLASHS ALLOVER. REPAIR ISSUE.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.MUST PROVIDE

  4. Mar 15, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE INVERTED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS,SHELVING UNITS, AND HAND SINKS.MUST CLEAN.

  5. Sep 14, 2022 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN REAR NEAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED VENT COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Aug 3, 2021 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      6-202.14 OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF BATHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL

  7. Jul 26, 2021 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PERSON IN CHARGE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.

    • Severity not stated

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF BATHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.

  8. Feb 8, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Feb 1, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AND KIDS HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 82.5F-90.0 F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100 F MINIMUM ) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THAT TOP OF COOKING STOVE IS COVERED WITH FOOD DEBRIS RESIDUA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR GLASS SHELVING THAT IS DIRTY

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THAT OLD EMPTY MILK CRATES HAVE BEEN STORE IN KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM FOOD PREP AREA

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THAT ONE KITCHEN CEILING LIGHT IS BURNED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

  10. Aug 30, 2018 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14 (A)(A) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      3-302.11(A) OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING STORED INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR ON THE TOP SHELVING ABOVE PREPARED FOODS, MILK AND FRESH VEGETABLES. MANAGEMENT REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOODS DURING STORAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING

      3-403.11 (A)(A) OBSERVED TCS FOODS IMPROPERLY REHEATED. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS BEEF SLOPPY JOE'S THAT WERE DATED AS PREPARED ON 8-27-18 BEING REHEATED IN A COVERED PAN IN AN OVEN ON A WARMING SETTING OF 200F. SLOPPY JOE'S FOUND AT 145.9F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAN, REHEAT RAPIDLY ON STOVE TOP TO 165F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17 ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      4-204.112 (A)INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.11 MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE CHILDREN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.--- DIRTY FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS BEHIND THE KITCHEN COOLER, STOVE AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-304.11 BROKEN VENTILATION ABOVE KITCHEN STOVE. MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11 MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPLACE OR PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB.

  11. Jun 12, 2017 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

      NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SIT AND A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COOKING STOVE TOP AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUSTY AND DIRTY CEILING FANS IN THE BATHROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED BATHROOM DOOR AT THE BATHROOM BY THE KITCHEN NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE BATH ROOM.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASH SINKS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CLUTTER AT THE KITCHEN COUNTER TOP, ON SHELVING STORAGE AREA BY THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND AT THE CORNER STORAGE BY THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  12. Sep 8, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITHCEN NEXT TO STOVE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARDS.OBSERVED EXCESS ICE ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM OF STANDSING REACH IN FREEZER IN PANTRY. DEFROST AND MAITNAIN

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF STANDING REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED IN PANTRY UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT, IN PANTRY AREA UNDER SHELVES, IN CONRES AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING IN MOP ROOM. CLOSE HOLE IN CEILING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK IN MOP ROOM. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE. STORE ALL EMPLOYEE DRINKS SEPARATLY FROM CHILDRENS DRINKS AND FOOD. DESIGNATE AREA FOR STAFF DRINKS

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

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      Found food items not properly dated in coolers, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, and reach in freezer.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floors under, and behind cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in kitchen area, and bathrooms need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walls that had peeling paint in kitchen prep area by exposed hand sink, and 3 compartment sink, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls that had peeling paint outside kitchen area, and in classrooms, shall be repaired/sealed.

  14. Sep 12, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE TOILET WATER TANK LID FOR THE TOILET STALL ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE IN THE RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE WEST SIDE OF THE BUILDING. OBSERVED A LID MADE OF PAPER BEING USED AS A TOILET WATER TANK LID.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A RUSTED BOTTOM PORTION OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR ABOVE THE BASE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE PLAYGROUND. AT SAME OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AT SAME. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT ABOVE STATED AREA. AT THIS TIME THIS DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRI IN BOTH CLASSROOM AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WINDOW SILLS IN BOTH CLASSROOMS TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS, DUST AND DEBRI.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE RESTROOM HAND WASHING SINK ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING. IN THE CLASSROOM ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING MUST ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE AT THE CHILDREN'S CLASSROOM HAND SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      ALL FOOD PREP STAFF IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. OBSERVED STAFF MEMBER PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE.

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.