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Creative Little Ones Academy, Inc.

2809 W 59th St, Chicago, IL 60629

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Oct 1, 2026

Creative Little Ones Academy, Inc. was last inspected on October 1, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 1 violation, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

October 1, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 mouse droppings in basement area. Instructed person in charge to remove mosue droppings, sanitize areas, and inform pest control of need for additional service. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued. (mouse droppings removed and area sanitized by person in charge during inspection).

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspection history

13 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Cracked floor tiles in front of 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair and maintain floor smooth, even, and easily cleanable

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  3. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ventilation fan in staff washroom, debris on floor in furnace, storage and utility closets. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in kitchen. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation fan not operable in children washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation hood not operable above stove in kitchen. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Area in storage space in need of cleaning and organizing of boxes. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in furnace room, sump pump room and mop room in need of detail cleaning to remove all debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of kitchen cabinets with debris. Instructed to detail clean inside of cabinets and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak underneath 3 compartment sink and the pressure at hot water faucet in green room is low. 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 missing cover on 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 unused equipment and unnecessary articles in basement storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found the first and last washbowl (4 total) in the children's toilet room in poor repair. The first one has no cold water and very low hot water pressure. The last one has no running water at all. Instructed to fix and maintain plumbing. -found water squirting up from the base of the faucet when water is turned on at the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix 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: Found the trash receptacle in the staff's toilet room without a lid/cover. Intructed to provide a trash receptacle with a lid/cover 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: Found the wall around the mopsink in the utility room missing tiles. Instructed to provide and maintain. -the floor tile at the threshold of the entrance to the rear hallway is broken/damaged. Instructed to fix or replace floor tile. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The floors in the closets in the basement food preparation area with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general 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 on site. Instructed to implement a policy and have proof. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 no citation issued.

      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 procedure for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Instructed to implement a procedure and provide all necessary supplies to handle such events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 3-compartment sink leaking at the base of the faucet and at the pipe underneath. Instructed to fix and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  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 the interior of the stove not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the basement staff room not clean, instructed to clean.also replace missing wall coving under vent in same above room. Observed a black substance on the ceiling and wall in the basement sewer room, instructed to clean, and sanitize/ or replace wall.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling in the front area not clean around the ceiling vent, instructed to clean. Also clean front light shields.

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of storage cabinets to remove debris. Must clean and maintain interior of reach in freezer in need ofdefrosting and cleaning. Must correct and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in corners in need of cleaning to remove all debris. Must clean and maintian.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometers needed in all reach in coolers. Must install and maintain.

  11. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following not clean basement cooler, oven and bottom shelf of stove.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dusty ceiling vent in the ladies restroom 1st. Floor, and clean light shield in basement cooking area over the stove.

  12. Pass

    License · 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: Detail clean all vents and surrounding ceiling in all classrooms, free of dust.

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