Little Kids Village Learning

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 18, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a chemical test kit for sanitizer or for ware washing area. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

2. Sep 30, 2025 Pass

   License · Pass

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer(s) inside the reach in the kitchen 2-door cooler/refrigerator, inside the refrigerator with freezer in the infant classroom and in the refrigerator in the toddler classroom. Instructed to provide to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a small 1/4" gap at the bottom of the exit door at the infant classroom. Instructed to provide a tight-fitting seal at outer opening to prevent the entry of pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacle at hand wash sink in the kitchen where disposable paper towels are provided. Instructed to provide a waste receptacle.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no exhaust ventilation fan in the 2 employee washrooms. Instructed to provide a working exhaust ventilation fan.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup in exhaust vents throughout the facility. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a missing light shields in the blue classroom and in the employee break room area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Oct 30, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Interior of chest freezer in prep area with excessive ice accumulation. Instd to detail clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 47)

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

4. Aug 18, 2023 Pass

   License · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils improperly stored, not inverted. Instd to invert/store properly and maintain.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

5. Oct 17, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking valve under hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

6. Sep 17, 2021 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

7. Sep 10, 2021 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Pic without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: No food temperature measuring device on site. Instd to obtain and maintain on site at all times. Citation issued priority foundation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Over 50 mice droppings scattered on floor in storage closets, furnace room, interior of cabinets under handwash sinks, on ledges in food dry storage room. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and contact pest control for service . Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils improper stored. Instd to store properly inverted, handle up

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: No chemical testing device on site for sanitizing solution (chlorine). Instd to provide and maintain on site at all times. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling tcs foods (milk, eggs). Instd to have on duty at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

8. Nov 9, 2020 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside cooler in baby room. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

9. Nov 5, 2020 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at handwashing sink in kitchen.hot water temperature 62.0f. Instructed hot water at handwashing sinkd must be a minimium of 100.0f. Must repair by reinspection. Priority violation issued 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside cooler in baby room. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2nd handwashing sink hot water handle hard to closed in baby room. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning of debris in storage room by teachers washroom. Must clean/maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Sep 5, 2019 Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no procedure nor clean up kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Instructed to provide a procedure and clean up kit (must kill the norovirus). Maintain on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found multi-use utensils not properly stored in the kitchen area. Instructed to invert multi-use utensils.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corners of the storage and classrooms with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean floors in all corners. -vents in the toilet rooms in the ceiling with dirt and dust build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Oct 30, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink in the food preparation area. Instructed to fix and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the corners in the food preparation and storage closets with dirt/debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. 6-501.114 observed the storage closets with clutter. Instructed to eliminate all unnecessay articles and organize areas. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

12. Oct 17, 2017 Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling in the hallway to the restrooms in poor repair, instructed to repair.

13. Dec 5, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light in prep area near the microwave in need of proper sheilds and end caps. Must in stall and maintian.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter in the storage closet in need of organization and or removal. Must correct and maintain.

14. Oct 2, 2015 Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the wall in the kitchen in poor repair, also in 2year old classroom, instructed to repair also replace water damaged ceiling tile in toddler classroom.clean wall behind cooking stove.

15. Oct 9, 2013 Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior of hood above cooking line and all ventilation covers in toilet rooms with dust accumulation. Clean same and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Low hot water pressure at staff toilet room in rear. 3-compartment sink slow drianing. Instd to repair same.