First Academy
2459 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Daycare (2 - 6 Years) ZIP 60659 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Feb 10, 2026
First Academy was last inspected on February 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
February 10, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found shelf with clutter inside kitchen(school supplies,etc.).must remove.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found burnt light fixture inside kitchen.must repair.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
16 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Debris inside the white reach-in cooler,clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Obsorbed washroom staff doors not self closing,instructed to provide a self closing device at said doors.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found outside dumpster areas not clean.(lids open,garbage spillage,etc.)priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-020b.must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed foil used as liner on shelving units in basement. Instructed manager to remove all foil from shelving units. All food and non-food contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must provide employee hand washing signage at all hand washing sinks throughout establishment.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed one toddler toilet in 3 year old room that does not flush. Also observed one toddler toilet in 2 year old room not flushing. There is at least one other toilet that flushes in each of these bathrooms. Must repair plumbing issue.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed bathroom door in basement kitchen and 2 bathroom doors in basement that are not self closing. Must install self closing device on bathroom doors.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed multiple exposed hand sinks and washbowl sinks in classrooms and toilet rooms without proper handwashing signage. Instructed to provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 6 inch by 6 inch hole in wall next to exposed handwashing sink located in basement classroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Exit door with 1/4 of an inch gap on the bottom of the door. Instructed to rodent/insect proof the door.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Caulk worn out around the washbowl sink of the teacher's washroom. Must re caulk and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Backflow preventer device on the mop sink faucet not located. Instructed to install to be able to locate, serviced and maintained.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to install self closer device on the washroom door in the basement which is located close to the prep area.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clutter under the stair in the classroom in the basement. Instructed to organize, clean the area and elevate all items off the floor to have easy access in cleaning the floor and prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: All clean stored pots,pans and dishware must be stored inverted.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must not use tin foil as liner for shelving throughout the kitchen. Must be a smooth, cleanable surface.
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted low water pressure in the hand wash sink at the all staff class bathroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Noted clutter at basement dry storage room and room with utility sink. Instructed to clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed exposed hand washing sink in kitchen with hot water turned off underneath. Two staff members were instructed to wash hands in exposed hand washing sink in adjacent room for time being while sink was being repaired. Critical violation 7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed floor in office in disrepair. Repair floor tiles and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed basement room off of kitchen with clutter. Remove all clutter. Clean and organize and store all food related items including plates and cups off of floor.
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Pass
License · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, and in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, and reach in freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Caulk around sinks in classrooms/washrooms in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors in bsmt storage area, and by furnace area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls that had peeling paint in bsmt storage area, and by mop sink, shall be repaired/sealed. Door in kitchen prep area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
4 general Show violations
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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: We(certified food handler and myself)observed 12 live gnats on walls and floor drain in the kitchen. Instructed to remove gnats ,wash and sanitize area. Serious violation: 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Sweep floor in furnace area,elevate 6" off the floor. Replace broken floor north-west corner inside the furnace area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: A self closing device is needed at staff washroom, in kitchen .
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Provide hot water at wash bowl inside the south washroom in basement. Premises has plenty (5) washrooms and wash bowls throughout the premises.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.