Pass

A-Zmall World Child Development Center

2629 S Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

Daycare (2 - 6 Years) ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 23, 2026

A-Zmall World Child Development Center was last inspected on February 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

February 23, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floor in classrooms and dust buildup on ventilation fan in washrooms. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

18 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged ceiling tile near ceiling vent in staff restroom. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vent in ceiling of staff restroom with excess dust build up. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 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 valid chicago food sanitation certificate.

      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 no paper towels in the washroom at the washbowl sink. Informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler obtained paper towels for hand sink during time of inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners in furnace closet. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

      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 manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (meatballs, sausages, potatoes ) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food. Instructed management that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

  4. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the adult handwashing sink in the washroom and water draining on floor and later manager using bucket to catch the waste water. Instructed to repair and mantain. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food. Instructed management that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

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

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  6. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  7. Fail

    License · Fail

    4 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No person in charge

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager on duty when tcs foods are served, handled,( open milk cereal,lasagna hot holding).priority violation issued 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of employee health policy for employees. Instructed to provide for employees health. Priority foundation.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed (tcs) foods inside hot holding unit at improper hot temperatures. Approx 4lbs of cooked lasagna at improper temperatures, of ( 89.f-100.0f). Instructed to maintain hot foods at 135.0f or higher. Food was removed and discarded by manager on duty at cost approx $20.00-cos. Priority violation issued 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

  8. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general 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 responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and necessary supplies (including effective disinfectant for norovirus). 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: 6-501.12: excessive debris, dirt, spiderwebs noted through out basement floor. Instd to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 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 employee acknowledged policy and maintain on site. 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 responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide procedure and necessary supplies (including disinfectant for norovirus). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Improper hot holding temperature of tcs foods: large container of cooked chicken nuggets in hot holding at improper temperature of 68.9f. Instd to maintain proper hot holding temperature of 135f or above at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued. Approx 5lbs $10 value of chicken nuggets discarded and denatured at this time.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Over 30 mice droppings noted on floor behind furnace, behind refrigeration, in corner near 3-compartment sink and on basement stairwell. 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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Utility sink slow draining. Instd 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: Excessive debris, dirt, spiderwebs noted through out basement floor. Instd to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  11. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  12. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Paint rusty lid exterior of grease trap in food prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean cabinet interiors underneath counter in kitchen area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors throughout where dust build-up and debris area present(along th bases of the walls, in corners).

    • 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 water stained ceiling tiles throughout, all water stained light shields throughout, and remove all debris from light shields where present. Clean all cob webs from doorway and landing of basement and from ceilings and walls inside basement storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair all blown lights throughout all areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Mop not properly stored while not in use. The mop head should be stored upright to air dry to prevent pest breeding.

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: No chlorine test strips on premises required for checking the concentration of the sanitizing solution during the dish washing process. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Paint rusty lid exterior of grease trap in food prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean cabinet interiors underneath counter in kitchen area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors throughout where dust build-up and debris area present(along th bases of the walls, in corners).

    • 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 water stained ceiling tiles throughout, all water stained light shields throughout, and remove all debris from light shields where present. Clean all cob webs from doorway and landing of basement and from ceilings and walls inside basement storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair all blown lights throughout all areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Mop not properly stored while not in use. The mop head should be stored upright to air dry to prevent pest breeding.

  14. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · 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 water stained ceiling tile over the children's coat lockers. Instructed to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment stored on the floor of the basement. Observed unnecessary articles stored on the floor in the rear. Instructed to elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground and maintain. Observed mop head stored in the mop container. Instructed to store all mop heads upright and maintain.

  15. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 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 40-50 rodent droppings along the wall next to the furnance located in the furnance closet in the rear. Instructed to contact pest control for service as well as clean and sanitize said area. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • 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 stained ceiling tile over the children's coat lockers. Instructed to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment stored on the floor of the basement. Observed unnecessary articles stored on the floor in the rear. Instructed to elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground and maintain. Observed mop head stored in the mop container. Instructed to store all mop heads upright and maintain.

  16. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · 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: The walls in the kitchen and the baseboards in the seating area are looking dirty,clean and/or repaint said areas so it lite colored and clean in appearance.

  17. Fail

    License · Fail

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

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

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago sanitation certificate is posted or available at this time while the children are being served milk, fruit and cereal, obtain and post proof of a city of chicago sanitation certificate when potentially hazardous foods are being served.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The three compartment sink has the plastic shipping film intact inside the three compartment sink, remove the plastic and clean and sanitize the sink compartments prior to further use. The stoppers are damaged, replace so you have three intact and working stoppers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls in the kitchen and the baseboards in the seating area are looking dirty, clean and/or repaint said areas so it lite colored and clean in appearance.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.