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Little Tykes Pre-School Inc.

1711 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609

Daycare (2 - 6 Years) ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 25, 2026

Little Tykes Pre-School Inc. was last inspected on September 25, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

September 25, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Not using 3-comp sink properly, filling a small container with soap placed in sink, instead of filling sink with wash solution, instructed not to use container in washing utensils.

    Official wording (code 48)

    Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspection history

16 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor inside storage closet in rear facility (paint, paper rolls,etc. Instructed to elevate items at least 6 inches off floor in order to prevent hiding space for pest.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed light dust on the ventilation fans on the ceilings of the washrooms; clean vents to remove dust.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed handsink in kitchen prep area to be inoperable at time of inspection.. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.sink operable at end of inspection. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c)citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at lower pipe at kitchen area handsink. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors,in corners,and behind shelving throughout classroom areas. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON SOME SHELVING UNITS IN BLUE ROOMS.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a food managers certificate posted to view.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water temperature at hand washing sinks outside of boy's and girl's toilet rooms at 96.4f and 96.8f.must have water temperature at 100.0f .must repair or replace and maintain.use additional hand sinks on site for hand washing.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of tcs foods such as 6- gallons of milk ranging from 45.3f-46.9f ,1- quart of soy milk 44.6f and 3- 2lb containers of yogurt 44.6f-45.3f inside of refrigerator.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx. 6- gallons,6.5lbs.$39.(cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of refrigerator at 46.4f with tcs foods stored inside.a held for inspection tag has been placed on unit.once repaired email letter when ready.must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up on some shelving units in red,blue,green and yellow rooms.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in rear storage closet and outside storage shed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food managers certificate posted to view while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (sausage ,waffles,milk,etc).must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  9. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing toilet lid from student toilet room(toilet room on west wall).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in dry storage and laundry areas.

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair broken handel on 1-door upright freezer in the dry storage room, and defrost said freezer. Replace missing toilet lid from student toilet room(toilet room on west wall)

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 25 live small flies on walls and storage racks in the dry storage room off the kitchen/prep area. Instructed to remove flies. Clean and sanitize the affected area. Contact pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair broken handel on 1-door upright freezer in the the dry storage room, and defrost said freezer. Replace missing toilet lid from student toilet room(toilet room on west wall).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris and dust from cubbies throughout classrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean debris from floors in storage room off red classroom and from outside shed. Also, clean stains from carpet throughout classrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must repair/replace stained ceiling tiles in kitchen/prep, dry storage, and student toilet room between the green and blue classrooms. Also, clean spider webs from walls throughout premises, and kitchen equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must organize and/or remove clutter from storage closets, elevate items 6" off floors to prevent rodent harborage.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Storage cabinets at kitchen need cleaning

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning at floor at wallbase at dry storage area.

  13. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove cobwebs from baseboard at corner behind door of utility closet.

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the teachers storage room to remove debris and/or litter.

  15. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

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