Pass

Great Expectations Learning Academy

1146-1148 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60612 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 4, 2026

Great Expectations Learning Academy was last inspected on May 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

May 4, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 4-402.12: observed an opening in the lower wall in the front childrens toilet room. Instucted to seal and maintain.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

Inspection history

20 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometer inside the cold holding units on site. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      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: 6-501.111: observed approximately 40 or more mice dropping on site. Found mice droppings on the following floor and surfaces: floor and the white shelf in the hot water storage area, surrounding the cold/ freezer holding units in the rear storage area near the infant room, surrounding the lockers, in the storage closets, and near cots and toy shelf in roosevelt classroom. Instructed to remove mice droppings, clean, and sanitize all mentioned area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), no citation issued

      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: 4-201.11: observed thick ice build up on top condensor of the two door refrigerator in the rear storage area. Instructed to remove and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-402.12: observed an opening in the lower wall in the front childrens toilet room. Instucted to seal and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures tcs foods at the time of the inspection. Found three bowls of chicken noodle soup (52.0-57.0f), a bowl of chicken 57.0f 15 1/2 gallons of milk found at temperatures ranging 50.0-52.0f. Chicken and chicken noodles, and half a gallon milk was found out at room temperature at the fron prep area and the 15 gallons of milk was found in the two door refrigerator in the rear storage area. Approximately 40lbs at $200 worth product discarded. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate refrigerator on site. Found the only two refrigerator at 55.0f at the time of the inspection. Instructed all cold holding units must reach and maintain 41f or below at all times. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the cold holding units on site. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      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: Observed approximately 40 or more mice dropping on site. Found mice droppings on the following floor and surfaces: floor and the white shelf in the hot water storage area, surrounding the cold/ freezer holding units in the rear storage area near the infant room, surrounding the lockers, in the storage closets, and near cots and toy shelf in roosevelt classroom. Instructed to remove mice droppings, clean, and sanitize all mentioned area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued

      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 an opening in the lower wall in the front childrens toilet room. Instucted to seal and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed thick ice build up on top condensor of the two door refrigerator in the rear storage area. Instructed to remove and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the inside of thecabinets underneath the 3 comp sinks to remove debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the self closing device on the kids wash room doors in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No hand soap was provided at the exposed hand washing sink in the food prep area. Management instructed that all hand-washing sinks must be supplied with hand soap at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 mouse droppings located in the following areas: on the floor and storage shelves in the utility room located next to the nw corner exit, middle classroom area along the walls and behind the shelves, hvac closet in the middle classrom, small closet next to main entrance, food storage area next to the south classroom, south classroom closet next to the emergency exit on the se corner of the builing, and storage room with the trap door to the basement. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings in all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Seal the gaps between the floor and the wall in the food storage area located next to the south classroom.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: The ventilation fan in the north classroom children's washroom is not operational. Must repair or replace the ventilation fan.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager present while tcs foods (pasta at 136f) was served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  6. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in adult restroom adjoining children's restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle for sanitary products in all adult female use restrooms.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter and items stored on floor in storage area above basement trap door as well as in basement. Instructed person in charge to organize and/or remove items, elevate all items at least six inches from floor and maintain for the prevention of pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 70 mouse droppings in storage area above basement trap door. Instructed person in charge to remove all mouse droppings, sanitize area, and inform pest control of activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in adult restroom adjoining children's restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle for sanitary products in all adult female use restrooms.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter and items stored on floor in storage area above basement trap door as well as in basement. Instructed person in charge to organize and/or remove items, elevate all items at least six inches from floor and maintain for the prevention of pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink in 3 year olds classroom slow draining. 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: Must clean grease and sweep behind 2 door refrigerator near infants room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand sinks in muskerteers room & infants room.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer for refrigerator in infants room.

      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: Observed an appx. "1/2-3/4" gap in center middle and bottom of double doors in carebears room.

      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: Must repair or replace cabinet door in poor repair in kitchen.

      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: Must provide lids for garbage cans in both staff toilet rooms.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from ceiling vents and spider webbs from upper ceiling in kuala room & wall vent in kitchen.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tile in care bears room & torn carpet in kualas room,stained ceiling tiles in kitchen,front staff & kids 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 scrape and paint peeling paint on wall in care bears room near file cabinet.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove,elevate or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in basement,utility room and storage closet at basement area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter throughout the basement area. Instructed to remove 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 water stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen above the cabinet area. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  12. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter throughout the basement area. Instructed to remove and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed light not working in the care bear area/front area of the facility. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 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/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROX 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE LANDING LEADING INTO THE BASEMENT----OBSERVED APPROX 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER THE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CALL OUT PEST CONTROL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter throughout the basement area. Instructed to remove and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed light not working in the care bear area/front area of the facility. Instructed to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager on duty during inspection. Instructed that there must be a certified manager on duty at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  14. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) - observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed burned out ceiling lights in the following areas: infant room (1), toddler classroom (3), 2 year old classroom (1), office area (1), and the entryway (1). Instructed director to replace lights in all mentioned areas.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  15. Pass

    License · Pass

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

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All reach in refrigerators in need of thermometers. Must install and maintain.

  16. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Found no hot water at the exposed hand washing sink (40.0f) in the infant's room. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under the counter top in the prep area, in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the vents in the staff toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide a back flow prevention device to the mop sink and fix the leak at the pipe under the wash bowl in the handicap toilet room. Maintain same.

  17. No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

  18. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair the mop sink in the laundry room.

  19. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean interior bottom shelves of the storage cadinets in the prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted the floors in the utility room and in the rear class room in poor repair. Must repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Must provide self closing device on toilet room doors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer in the small reach in cooler in the infant room.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.