Pass

Los Pequenos Angelitos Day Care Center

3711 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60632

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Mar 27, 2026

Los Pequenos Angelitos Day Care Center was last inspected on March 27, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

March 27, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed opening in middle and at base of both exit doors leading to outside play area. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed non working self closing device on door of all gender teacher washroom, observed all gender teacher washroom door to not be self closing. Instructed to repair/replace self closing device on all gender teacher washroom door so that it shall be tight fitting and self closing.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed debris in corners and along bases of walls throughout prep area. Instructed to remove all debris and clean corners and along bases of walls throughout prep area 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 stained ceiling tiles in classroom play area( area with doors leading to outside play area). Instructed to replace all stained ceiling tiles in facility and maintain. Observed damaged tile at base of wall on right side behind toilet in all gender teacher washroom. Instructed to smoothly repair/replace damaged tile at base of wall on right side behind toilet in all gender teacher washroom. Observed missing grout in between tiles and missing grout around double sink in student all gender washroom. Instructed to smoothly replace all missing grout in between tiles and around double sink in student all gender washroom for ease of cleanability.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: At time of inspection facility provided expired food handler certificates for two food handlers. Instructed to provide valid proof of food handler training for all food handlers.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

14 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 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 microwave with damage and peeling to interior components. Instructed person in charge to replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed washroom doors to not be self closing. Instructed person in charge to repair 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 dust and debirs on walls, floor, and ceiling of laundry storage room. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rim of built in floor grease trap in disrepair and lid not tight fitting. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed side of handsink outside of toilet rooms to have water damaged and peeling. Instructed person in charge to repair or replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Multi use service utensils improperly stored, not inverted. Instd to store inverted (handle up).

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Excessive rust on exterior cover of 3-compartment sink grease trap. Instd to remove rust and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in room 102 and damaged upper wall in staff 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 elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in mop sink closet and storage room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  6. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed incomplete vomit and diarrhea clean up kit on site. Must provide a disinfectant effective again norovirus to accompany kit. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      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 office in rear (storage area) very cluttered, with items stored directly on the floor. Must organize clutter and elevate all items at least 6 inches above the floor. Must maintain same.

      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 person in charge (director) does not have a city of chicago food sanitation manager certification. Instructed all persons in charge must have a city of chicago food sanitation manager certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  7. Conditional

    Canvass 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: 2-501.11 no procedure in place for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

      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: No procedure in place for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Missing food temperature measuring device for monitoring cold foods 40f or below, premises has thermometer ranging from 60f-200f. Instd to provide proper thermometer. 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 20 mice droppings noted scattered on floor along wallbase behind table in prep area and on floor behind toy storage case in rear classroom. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas and contact pest control for storage. Extreme clutter noted in storage closets, cubby hole and where hot water tank located. Instd to remove all unnecessary articles and organize area to prevent harborage. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Improper stoppers for 3-compartment sink, using plastic. Instd to provide proper stoppers and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  9. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of the microwave in rear prep area not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles over the reading section, instructed to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the second prep area hand sink handle in poor repair, instructed to repair.

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food sanitation certificates posted on the premises. Premises serves eggs and milk to the children. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times with a city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Serious violation 7-38-012.

  11. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  12. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow

      Inspector’s note: Observed waste water back-up with foul smell from floor drain accumulating onto floor in prep area when 3-compartment sink and utility sink are used. Instd to repair same. Premises must use alternative meal source, prep area can not be used until plumbing repaired and reinspected by cdph. Citation issued 7-38-030 critical.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace all stained ceiling tiles noted through out.

  13. 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: Light dust on ventilation fans in washrooms; remove dust. Reattach loose wallcoving at wallbase behind refrigerator.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Mop sink in rear closet clogged and giving off a slight odor; scheduled for correction after school closes and cleaning of grease receptor in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Organize and maintain rear garage area; remove unnecessary items to avoid clutter.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.