Little Scholars Learning Center
6116 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, IL 60634 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Children'S Services Facility)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2215951
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 12, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 3, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 19, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 13, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE DRAMATIC PLAY AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 30, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jul 25, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 21, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AT LEFT SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELEVATE NON-FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING IN THE ART SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 23, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 18, 2019 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Core
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A DRAINBOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CORE VIOLATION
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS AT DRY STORAGE AREA AND KITCHEN AREA DIRTY AT BASE OF WALLS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT THESE AREAS.
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Not serious
Core
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CORK WALL IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL WALL SO AS TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORE VIOLATION
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Not serious
Core
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Nov 9, 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
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION OF THE GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OR PROVIDE IF THERE IS NONE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CORK CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT (POTS) STORED IN THE KITCHEN CABINETS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISE. OBSERVED THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AREA, AND PROVIDE SHELVING TO STORE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 15, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM (NEXT TO PREP/COOKING AREA). USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 9, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 1, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 12, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
found some food items not properly dated/labeled in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in cooler, reach in freezer.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Not serious
Minor
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.