First Start Childcare Academy

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 30, 2025 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 (b-d) : must repair or replace slow drain at hand sink in toilet room near love bugs room.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed a gap along both lower sides at rear door must make door tight fitting.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean dust build up from tadpoles-cubbies,bumble bees-shelving units & cubbies,lovebugs-cubbies & shelving units.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

2. Apr 28, 2025 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace slow drain at hand sink in toilet room near love bugs room.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 8- live small flies on walls and flying around in kitchen and 1- live roach crawling inside of drawer at 2-door storage cabinet.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/28/25.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along both lower sides at rear door must make door tight fitting.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from tadpoles-cubbies,bumble bees-shelving units & cubbies,lovebugs-cubbies & shelving units.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water throughout premises at hand sinks in kitchen-79.3f,boy's toilet room-81.3f-95.0f.girl's-82.0f-88.0f.staff toilet rooms-88.7f-92.0f.3- compartment sink-79.3f. Must have hot running water at hand sinks at 100.0f and 110.0f for 3- compartment sink.hot running water is restored in kitchen & staff toilet rooms but not in kid's toilet rooms at this.must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky water pipe at hot water tank.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in kitchen, tadpoles,bumble bees,boy's toilet room.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must remove water from floor in hot water tank/storage area and keep dry.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Apr 24, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace loose wall bases in superstars,lovebugs & bumblebees.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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 MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FURNANCE ROOM AND IN HALLWAY NEAR SUPERSTARS CLASSROOM.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN FURNANCE ROOM.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 : must replace burntout lights in all class rooms

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Apr 16, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical12 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing sink not accessible in kitchen observed a dish rack with dishes stored on top of hand sink and toast is being prepared not able to wash hands. Dish rack was removed during inspection. Must keep accessible at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)(cos)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace slow drain at hand sink in staff toilet room near after school room.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer for hot holding unit.

     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 gap along bottom of front entry door must make door tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 50 or more mice droppings in tadpole-in lower cubbies and on toy shelves.supply closet-inside of storage cabinet,on floor next to mop sink,storage shelf.bumblebees closet -on floor next to cots.superstars-along wall of windows & in closet in between clutter.laundry room- on floor underneath chairs & next to furnace. Also. Evidence of appx. 10 or more live small flies under lower cabinets and flying around in kitchen. Must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/16/24.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at hand sink in kitchen.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must apply a sealant or paint raw wood cabinet surfaces in kitchen.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must replace missing cabinet door front in kitchen.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from all class rooms cubbies and shelving units,window sills in superstars.food splatter on cabinets in kitchen.must defrost ice build up in tadpole freezer.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide lids on garbage cans in staff toilet rooms.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose wall bases in superstars,lovebugs & bumblebees.stained ceiling tiles in kitchen.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize massive amount of clutter off of floor and away from walls in all class room closets,storage closets,mopsink closet,furnance room and in hallway near superstars classroom.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris and dust build up from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises including furnance room.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout lights in lovebugs,kitchen.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. May 17, 2023 Pass

   License · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain working thermometers inside the refrigerators in the kitchen and class room.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed gaps between the wall base and floor in the washroom. Must seal to prevent possible entry point for pest.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Jun 17, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive items stored on floor throughout facility and in closets. Instructed person in charge to organize and elevate all items at least six inches from floor for the prevention of pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust and debris in corners throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Jun 10, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 50 mouse droppings scattered throughout classrooms in facility behind shelving and on shelves in unused classroom. Instructed person in charge to remove, sanitize, and maintain all areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ecessive items stored on floor throughout facility and in closets. Instructed person in charge to organize and elevate all items at least six inches from floor for the prevention of pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed vuild up of dust and debris in corners throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Jul 30, 2021 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: COULD NOT VERIFY IF CORRECTED. TOILET IS INOPERABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MIDDLE SINK IN BOYS TOILET ROOM DRAINING SLOW, LAST TOILET CONSTANTLY RUNNING IN BOYS TOILET ROOM AND BROKEN TOILET TOP TO FLUSH BOX IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: : observed no covered waste receptacle in staff toilet room. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

9. Jul 23, 2021 Fail

   License · Fail

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 or more mice droppings in storage closets and in infant room along walls behind storage shelving. Instructed manager to consult pest control company, clean, disinfect and maintain. Priority foundation violation7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the front entrance door not completely rodent proofed as required. Must completely rodent proof door by sealing 1/4 gap at the bottom of the door.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing cabinet front kitchen drawer next to refrigerator. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed middle sink in boys toilet room draining slow, last toilet constantly running in boys toilet room and broken toilet top to flush box in staff toilet room. Instructed manager to repair and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in staff toilet room. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of clutter and unused equipment in storage areas and throughout the facility. Instructed manager to elevate equipment 6" off the floor, declutter and remove all unnecessary items.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Jun 4, 2019 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · 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: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED UNSEALED DRYWALL AND DOOR TRIM IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM AND UNSEALED WOOD CLOSET DOORS IN THE REAR UTILITY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT AND MAINTAIN

      Official wording (code 47)

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

11. May 23, 2019 Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed unsealed drywall and door trim in the staff toilet room and unsealed wood closet doors in the rear utility storage. Instructed to seal or paint and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago original food service manager certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide the original certificate. Priority foundation 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

12. May 16, 2019 Fail

    License · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY(CHILDRENS CUBBIES, UTILITY STORAGE CLOSET, FLOOR BEHIND BLUE COUCH IN FRONT AREA). PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed unsealed drywall and door trim in the staff toilet room and unsealed wood closet doors in the rear utility storage. Instructed to seal or paint and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed toilet handle in the boys toilet room broken and a slow drain in the utility sink and girls toilet room middle sink. Instructed 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 maintenance tools such as mops, brooms, and dust pans. Instructed to store 6 inches or above the floor and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Continued non compliance with violation 55. Observed the floors around the refrigerator in the kitchen area and in all the storage areas with dirt/debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.observed storage areas unorganized and with clutter. Instructed to eliminate clutter and organize the areas. Maintain same. A core violation not corrected in the time frame specified on the inspection report shall be classified as a priority foundation 7-42-090

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

13. Nov 15, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Instructed to implement a procedure and provide all necessary supplies for handling such events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors around the refrigerator in the kitchen area and in all the storage areas with dirt/debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. 6-501.114 observed storage areas unorganized and with clutter. Instructed to eliminate clutter and organize the areas. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

14. May 31, 2017 Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood on kitchen cabinets. Instrd to seal.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed watee damaged ceiling tile in main kitchen. Instrd to replace ceiling tile, also clean light sheild.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed light out in heater room and refrigerator. Instrd to repair/replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking lower pipe (2nd sink) in girl restroom. Instrd to repair and maintain.

15. Dec 2, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · 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: Must clean ceiling tile and vent covers in all the toilet rooms to remove dust and/or cobb webbs.

16. Apr 30, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · 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: Replace cracked ceiling tiles in boy's toilet room. Replace stained ceiling tiles in various of site.

17. May 9, 2013 Pass

    License · Pass

    3 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: Replace damaged ceilng tile in boys washroom, stained ceiling tile in kitchen. Must replace/repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shields at ceiling where necessary and clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter in storage closet and mop sink area. Organize and maintain at all times.