First Academy
2523-2525 W PETERSON AVE, Chicago, IL 60659 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Children'S Services Facility)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2501698
- 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 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Feb 3, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 3, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INFANT ROOM CLOSET FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 7, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
PLASTIC UTENSILS USED BY CHILDREN'S(SPOON,FORKS ETC) MUST BE INVERTTED TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Severity not stated
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Feb 16, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 9, 2022 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSOR ABOVE UTILITY SINK, LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSOR AND ENSURE THAT HANDSINKS ARE THE ONLY SINKS BEING UTILIZED FOR HANDWASHING AND ALWAYS SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS ( DOORS, DESKS, TOYS) BEING STORED IN THE 1ST FLOOR HALLWAY NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT CLUTTER.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 5, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING AT PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 30, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN GASKET ON ON WARMING BOX IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ATTRACTING PESTS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF DUST ON UPPER CORNER OF CEILING IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 30, 2019 License · 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLUTTER BY THE STAIR IN THE BACK HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.