Pass

Little Learners Daycare

6255 S Mayfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Daycare (2 - 6 Years) ZIP 60638 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 1, 2026

Little Learners Daycare was last inspected on September 1, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

September 1, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed boxes/containers on floor in classrooms. Instructed person in charge to elevate all items at least six inches from floor and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

16 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Recent Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Warewashing unit unable to properly sanitize, 0ppm of chlorine when tested. Unit tagged and held for inspection at this time. Instd to repair and request reinspection prior to using. Unit not in use at time of inspection. Priority violation 7-38-025

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Numerous dead oriental roaches on basement floor. Instd to remove dead roaches and maintain floor clean

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Inoperable temperature gauges on warewashing unit. Instd to repair and maintain fully operable.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Data plate on warewashing unit inaccurate. Warewashing unit has been converted to a low temperature sanitizing unit (container of chlorine sanitizer connected to unit) however, data plate stating high temperature unit. Instd to provide accurate data plate and maintain

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in basement area. Instructed person in charge to elevate all items at least six inches from floor and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  5. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30 fruit flies in the rear classroom on and around shelving and wall. Instructed the person in charge to abate fruit fly activity and inform pest control of the need for additional service. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Basement floor not clean, debris/dead insects. Instd to clean and maintain floor

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Basement floor not clean, dirt/debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clutter/unnecessary articles in basement. Instd to remove all clutter and organize area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14n OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no clean up procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-602.11 observed food not in original containers, instructed to provide common name, ingredents etc.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-202.15 observed the can opener cuting/piercing part not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  11. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in basement under all equipment, along walls and corners. Remove water off floor near water heater in basement and under 3-compartment sink in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Seal opening around pipe fitting under sink in women washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair clogged toilet in south washroom (not flusing properly).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in supply room near men washroom for easy cleaning and pest control. Remove all unused articles and equipment, toilets, sinks, etc in basement to prevent pest harborage.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Shelf lining on bottom of prep table. Instd to remove same so as surface to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Basement floor in corners and corners of dry storage room, not clean, spider webs, debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

  13. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive ice at the freezer ice maker,instructed to repair.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive ice at the freezer ice maker,instructed to repair.

  15. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.