Love N Learn Academy Inc

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 10, 2026 Fail

   License · Fail

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outdoor receptacle not maintianed. Noted large rusted hole at bottom of dumpster with chewed trash bags and diapers spilling through opening on ground underneath and trash, debris and diapers scattered on the grounds surrounding the dumpster. Person in charge removed trash, diapers and debris from surrounding grounds during inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2625438 CONDUCTED ON 10/16/25. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (---(55)6-501.114: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND WEST UNUSED CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

2. Oct 16, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris inside small refrigerator in unused classroom. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed litter and debris on ground around outside dumpster. Instructed manager to clean and maintain outside dumpster area.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors inside gas meter closet in kitchen, utility and storage closets. Instructed manager 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: Observed excessive clutter in rear storage closet and west unused classroom. Instructed manager to organize, remove all unnecessary articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Apr 22, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   5 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 the first washbowl in the kids toilet room in need of recaulking. Instructed to recaulk around washbowl 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 the hot water pressure at the 3-compartment sink needs to be increased. Instructed to increase and maintain. The leak at the hot water knob on the last faucet in the kid's toilet room leaks. Instructed to fix 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 water stained ceiling tiles in the classrooms. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation in the children's toilet room does not consistently come on. Instructed to fix and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one of the light in the children's toilet room does not come on. Instructed to fix and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. May 10, 2023 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed no splash guard on the handwashing sink next to the drainboard on the three-compartment sink with clean dishes. Instructed to provide and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable splash guard

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-904.11 observed kitchenware and tableware not inverted on the drainboard of the three compartment sink and inside of the cabinets in the food prep area. Instructed to invert and maintain said utensils.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed in the hot water tank storage area items not elevated and the area slightly cluttered. Instructed to organize said area and maintain to eliminate pest harborage points for pest.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. May 3, 2023 Fail

   License · Fail

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity. Observed approximately 60-80 mice droppings throughout the facility in the following areas: on the floors under and on the side of the equipment throughout the food prep area, storage closet next to the food prep area, on the inside of a red cloth cart outside the food prep area,in the janitor's closet, on the floor where the playing blocks are stored in the butterfly room, on the floor under and on the side of equipmene in the caterpillar room, in the room used for summer camp, and on the floor and papers in the office area. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation, citation issued 7-38-020(a)

     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: Observed no splash gaurd on the handwashing sink next to the drainboard on the three-compartment sink with clean dishes. Instructed to provide and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable splash guard.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed kitchenware and tableware not inverted on the drainboard of the three compartment sink and inside of the cabinets in the food prep area. Instructed to invert and maintain said utensils.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed in the hot water tank storage area items not elevated and the area slightly cluttered. Instructed to organize said area and maintain to eliminate pest harborage points for pest.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Nov 1, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with a valid original city of chicago food manger certificate on site upon arrival. Priority foundation violation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed prep sink in classroom with no hot water. Instructed manager to provide hot water

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no original city of chicago food manager certificate on site while tcs foods such as cooked green beans and milk are prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

7. Apr 16, 2021 Pass

   License · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the bottom shelf of the refrigerator dirty. Must clean to remove spills.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THE 1st SINK IN THE TODDLES WASH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN FAUCET). MUST 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 a hole in the right side of the floor in the dry food storage closet. Must seal to prevent entry point for pests.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Dec 17, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

9. Nov 5, 2018 Conditional

   License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up policy for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

10. Nov 1, 2018 Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up policy for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violations #38 and #48 not corrected from inspection report #2230198 on 10-24-18:38-observed over 20 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in kitchen electrical room, 30 mice droppings scattered on floor and shelving units in dry food storage area, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor behind refrigerator in infant room. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. #48-observed no chemical test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper sanitizer concentration in 3-compartment sink. Priority citation issued 7-42-090

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used for shelving units in dry storage area. Instructed manager to remove milk crates and provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

      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 openings in walls around pipe fittings in rear classroom near staff washroom and under hand washing sink in infant room. Instructed manager to seal all openings around pipe fittings.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Oct 24, 2018 Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a)

      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: Observed no clean up policy for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 50 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners in kitchen electrical room, 30 mice droppings scattered on floor and shelving units in dry food storage area, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor in corner near hand washing sink and file cabinet in infant room. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation citation issued 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 milk crates used for shelving units in dry storage area. Instructed manager to remove milk crates and provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper sanitizer concentration in 3-compartment sink. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings in walls around pipe fittings in rear classroom near staff washroom and under hand washing sink in infant room. Instructed manager to seal all openings around pipe fittings.

      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 original chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Instructed manager to post original food sanitation certificate. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

12. May 23, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · 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: Observed dust on the ventilation fans in the washrooms; clean vent fans to remove dust observed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the teachers closet unorganized; instructed to organize and maintain closet, elevate items off of the floor and remove unnecessary items to avoid clutter.

13. Oct 11, 2016 Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 3 comaprtment sink faucet hot and cold knobs are loose and the hot knob is leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a mop stored in mop water inside of the janitors closet. Instructed to store wet mops hanging or inverted.

14. Jun 4, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food out of the original container. Instructed manager to label.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Splash guard is needed on the hansink in the kitchen.observed handle missing from cabinet in the kitchen. Gasket needs to be repaired(refridgerator in the catapilar room). Instructed manager to install splash guard to prevent cross contanimation, and repair gasket.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty window sills near the entrance. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tile in the butterfly room. Peeling paint in the exploration & discovery rooms. Gap in upper door frame in discovery room. Instructed to seal. Observed dust on walls & vents. Instructed to clean sanitize, and maintain. Windows need caulking and holes need to be sealed in the lobby area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed light in the hot water tank area blown out. Instructed to replace. Light shield and light in the butterfly room is missing.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet and leaking pipe under the faucet in the kitchen. Instructed manager to repair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on the floor around the hot water tank and kitchen closet instructed manager to remove clutter .

15. Sep 16, 2014 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: Raw wood storage shelf unit in teacher washroom not sealed.must repair.