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Brown Bear Academy 2 INC.

7201 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60636 · Cook County

39cited violations
0serious tier
6inspections
36tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Children'S Services Facility)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2753909
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20252220
2024160
2023170
2022140
2021100

Inspections

  1. Mar 25, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS AND INSIDE OF OVEN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 2 OF THE 3 TOILETS NOT FLUSHING IN KIDS TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 : MUST SEAL GAP IN WINDOW TRIM IN PRE-SCHOOL ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AND CEILING AT BARRED DOOR IN PRE-SCHOOL ROOM,DAMAGED CEILING IN INFANTS ROOM,LOOSE FLOORING IN INFANTS AND TODDLERS ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.16: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL FLOORS AND RUGS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-202.11 : MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN CLASS ROOMS.

  2. Mar 18, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AT 59.0F,KIDS TOILET ROOM (3)HAND SINKS RANGING FROM 54.5F-55.5F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F .INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON SITE FOR HAND WASHING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER AVAILABLE FOR SANITIZING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 58.8F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT 110.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC WEAR AND UTENSILS.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • 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. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASES AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER AND ARTICLES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT DRAMATIC ROOM,PRE-SCHOOL ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN SHELVING UNITS AND IN CORNER IN HOUSE KEEPING AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/18/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS AND INSIDE OF OVEN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 2 OF THE 3 TOILETS NOT FLUSHING IN KIDS TOILET ROOM .

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL FLOORS AND RUGS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER FROM FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN REAR FOOD & STORAGE SUPPLY ROOM AND DRAMATIC ROOM & CLOSET.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST SEAL GAP IN WINDOW TRIM IN PRE-SCHOOL ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AND CEILING AT BARRED DOOR IN PRE-SCHOOL ROOM,DAMAGED CEILING IN INFANTS ROOM,LOOSE FLOORING IN INFANTS AND TODDLERS ROOM.MUST REMOVE MOLD FROM CEILING IN MOPSINK CLOSET.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN CLASS ROOMS.

  3. Mar 26, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND ALONG SIDE DOOR IN 3-5 YEARS OLD ROOM MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS STORED IN MOP BUCKET IN MOPSINK CLOSET.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED CONCRETE AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR,LOOSE WOOD FLOORING IN TODDLERS AND INFANTS ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT FIXTURE IN KITCHEN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS THAT AREN'T SHATTER PROOF.

  4. Aug 11, 2023 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED PIC WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED SANITATION FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED ONE OF THE HAND SINKS IN THE KIDS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN HOT WATER KNOB). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE REAR CLASS ROOM CEILING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  5. Jul 26, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED PIC WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED SANITATION FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP UNDER EXTERIOR DOOR(WESTERN AVE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN UNUSED REAR ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Jan 19, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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.