Fail

Little Angels Early Childhood

3613 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60659 Risk 1 (High)

Failed · as of Jul 17, 2026

Little Angels Early Childhood was last inspected on July 17, 2026 with a result of “Fail”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

July 17, 2026 · License

Fail

Result: Fail

1 critical1 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: Person in charge with no city of chicago sanitation manager certificate.priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-012.must provide.

    Official wording (code 1)

    Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

  • PaperworkManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago sanitation manager certificate on premises while handling tcs foods.(handles milk,cheese,etc.)priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-012.must provide.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspection history

15 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation hood filters missing. Must provide clean filters for ventilation hood.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils must be properly stored,invert to minimize source of contamination

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Plastic utensils (spoon,fork)used by the children must be inverted to minimized source of contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Microwave at teacher's break room with encrusted food.instructed to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Water at handwashing sink in prep area not having a straight water flow,instead it splashs allover. Repair issue.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No self closing device provided at staff washroom door.must provide

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found foodhandler not wearing hair restraint.must provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly on shelving units.must store inverted.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found following not clean: interior of reach in coolers,shelving units, and hand sinks.must clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on the water line to utility sink located in rear near dry storage area. Instructed management to provide a backflow prevention device located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vent covers with dust accumulation in both toilet rooms. Instructed management to remove dust and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.14 observed no self closing device on staff bathroom door. Must install

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  6. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No person in charge on site during time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy provided. Instructed to provide verification for each employee on site at all times. 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.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer provided during inspection. Must provide on site at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on staff bathroom door. Must install.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No person in charge on site with an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Person in charge must be on site at all times with their original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Priority foundation. 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  7. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no hot running water at employee bathroom and kids hand washing sinks in washrooms temperature of water was 82.5f-90.0 f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot (100 f minimum ) and cold running at all hand wash sinks. Priority foundation #7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed that top of cooking stove is covered with food debris residua.must clean and maintain clean

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain clean interior glass shelving that is dirty

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed that old empty milk crates have been store in kitchen. Must remove all unnecessary items from food prep area

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed that one kitchen ceiling light is burned. Must replace and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  10. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical4 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 (a)(a) no written employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 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: 2-501.11 no written procedure or required equipment for a vomiting or diarrheal event on premises. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.11(a) observed raw eggs being stored inside the refrigerator on the top shelving above prepared foods, milk and fresh vegetables. Management removed. Instructed to properly store and protect foods during storage. Priority violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 15)

      Food separated and protected

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Food wasn’t reheated properly for hot holding.

      Inspector’s note: 3-403.11 (a)(a) observed tcs foods improperly reheated. Approximately 5 lbs beef sloppy joe's that were dated as prepared on 8-27-18 being reheated in a covered pan in an oven on a warming setting of 200f. Sloppy joe's found at 145.9f. Instructed to remove pan, reheat rapidly on stove top to 165f or above. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 19)

      Proper reheating procedures for hot holding

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 all prepared foods held longer than 24 hours must be properly labeled. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112 (a)inaccurate internal thermometer inside the refrigerator. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 missing floor tiles in the children's washroom. Must replace.--- dirty floors with grease and debris behind the kitchen cooler, stove and under the three compartment sink. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 missing light shield inside the kitchen refrigerator. Must replace or provide a shatter proof bulb.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 broken ventilation above kitchen stove. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager or city of chicago food service certificate on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Instructed to have a certified food manager on sit and a city of chicago sanitation certificate on site at all times. Serious violation #7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean cooking stove top at the kitchen prep area and maintain.

    • 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 dusty and dirty ceiling fans in the bathrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted bathroom door at the bathroom by the kitchen not self closing. Instructed to provide a self closing device for the bath room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted low water pressure at hand wash sinks. Instructed to increase water pressure at hand wash sinks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted clutter at the kitchen counter top, on shelving storage area by the dry storage area and at the corner storage by the office. Instructed to clean, organize and/or remove all unnecessary articles to prevent hiding places for pest.

  12. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed splash guards needed on exposed hand sink in kithcen next to stove and 3 compartment sink. Install and maintain splash guards.observed excess ice accumulation on bottom of standsing reach in freezer in pantry. Defrost and maitnain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of standing reach in freezer located in pantry unclean. Clean and maintain interior.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors unclean under and behind large equipment, in pantry area under shelves, in conres and along walls. Clean and maintain all floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hole in ceiling in mop room. Close hole in ceiling.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed back flow prevention device needed on mop sink in mop room. Install and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed mops need to be hung after use. Store all employee drinks separatly from childrens drinks and food. Designate area for staff drinks

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Found food items not properly dated in coolers, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, and reach in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors under, and behind cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in kitchen area, and bathrooms need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • 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 kitchen prep area by exposed hand sink, and 3 compartment sink, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls that had peeling paint outside kitchen area, and in classrooms, shall be repaired/sealed.

  14. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide an adequate toilet water tank lid for the toilet stall on the left hand side in the restroom located in the west side of the building. Observed a lid made of paper being used as a toilet water tank lid.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a rusted bottom portion of the rear exit door above the base of the rear exit door leading to the outside playground. At same observed peeling paint at same. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable at all times. Must remove peeling paint and repaint above stated area. At this time this door is rodent proofed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all floor corners throughout premises to remove dust and debri in both classroom areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize all window sills in both classrooms to remove dead insects, dust and debri.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must increase hot water pressure at the restroom hand washing sink on the east side of the building. In the classroom on the east side of the building must adjust the temperature at the children's classroom hand sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All food prep staff in food prep areas must wear proper hair restraints. Observed staff member preparing and serving food without wearing a hair restraint. Must always provide.

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