Pass

Little Village Academy

2620 S Lawndale, Chicago, IL 60623

School ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 23, 2026

Little Village Academy was last inspected on February 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

February 23, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical3 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed timed faucets not functioning properly at hand washing sinks in girls' and boys' washrooms. Water must run continuoulsy for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.

    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 1/4" gap between exit doors in lunchroom. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

    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 loose gasket on left milk cooler door in serving area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at right sinks in annex girls' and boys' washrooms. Instructed manager to repair sinks and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

20 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK WITHOUT HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISUED.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2nd stall toilet inoperable and covered with cardboard during time of inspection (2nd floor girls) toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on the floor in the office. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris in corners of rear dry storage area. Instructed person in charge to clean under and behind all shelving and equipment and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed handsinks in kitchen prep area to be at temperatures ranging from 63f to 68f. Hot water at minimum temperature of 100f at all handsinks and 110f at all three compartment sinks must be provided at all times. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provision in girls and boys washrooms on third floor, nor in first floor girls washroom instructed person in charge to provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in girls washroom on third floor. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in unisex restroom in main building. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris in corners of rear dry storage area. Instructed person in charge to clean under and behind all shelving and equipment and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 4 door cooler not maintaining proper temperature 50.0f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Prep cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers in kitchen prep area without any labels. Instructed to label all containers with common name when not in the original container.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacles in staff or girls restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no closed receptacle inside of the women's and girl's toilet rooms. Instructed to provide a closed receptacle in all womens' and girl's toilet rooms.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Incomplete procedure/supplies for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Missing supplies/disinfectant listed on procedure. Instd to provide all supplies noted and verify disinfectant against viruses including norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: No handsink at serving lines where steam tables located and food is handled and served. Instd to install handsink with hot/cold running water under city pressure in same area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030c

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leaking faucet base at handsink in prep area. Instd to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT SERVING LINE.MUST ADJUST HAND SINK FAUCET TO STAY ON LONGER IN 3RD FL.(BOY'S & 1ST FL.(WOMEN).MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT 1ST HAND SINK IN 3RD FL.(BOYS.

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    7 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 evidence of appx. 30 or more rodent droppings in dish machine area-on floor under dish machine.dry food storage area-on floor under shelving unit.paper goods storage -on floor under shelving unit.pre-k room 101-on floor under crates in storage closet and lower cabinet of small hand sink.pre-k room 102 on floor in storage closet and at motor of refrigerator.2- live ants crawling on floor in pre-k room 101 near rear door.also.appx."1/2-3/4" gap front double entry door ,playground door north,lunchroom door.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/5/18.(no citation issued)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from produce reach in cooler,walk in cooler fanguard covers.must clean dust build up from all shelving units and cubbies in prep-k room 101 & 102.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from floor under 3- comp sink and walk in cooler.must repair or replace damaged floor tile near rear door in pre-k room 101.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from walk in cooler ceiling,hood of cooking equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install a hand sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure at serving line.must adjust hand sink faucet to stay on longer in 3rd fl.(boy's & 1st fl.(women).must repair or replace no cold running water at 1st hand sink in 3rd fl.(boys).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer for lower hot holding cabinets at steam tables.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in paper goods storage area,pre-k room 101 & 102 closet.

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Sneeze guard at hot holding unit and gasket at milk cooler in poor repair front serving line, instructed to replace/repair and better maintain,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors not clean under and behind equipment kitchen and dining area,

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clutter in dish area, instructed to remove unused boxes, clean and better maintain,

  11. Pass

    Canvass 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: Clean or paint ceiling tiles in food prep area. Clean stains from walls in student washrooms where present.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All articles stored in closets in all pre-k and head start classrooms must be properly stored elevated 6 inches off the floors

  12. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 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: Outer openings not protected. Main entrance doors found with gap greater than 1/4 inch at the bottom center, and a gap greater than i/4 inch also found near center of exit doors #2. All doors must be tight-fitting at the bottoms to prevent rodent entry - must repair. Rodent droppings found in the following areas: 15 found on floor behind cabinet near refrigerator in teacher's lounge, 10 on the floor in the storage closet in pre-k 104, 10 found on floor in closet and 5 on floor in between the book case and toy with blue pillow inside on the floor in head start 101, 10 found scattered along the base of the wall behind refrigerator in head start 103, 5 on floor in boiler room near fire pump controller box, 5 on floor in boiler room near security control panel, 5 on floor in boiler room near 2-door gray metal cabinet, 5 on floor in boiler room near blue waxing machine, 3 on pallet near red p

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Repair or replace dumpster in outside garbage area that has a broken hinge on rear section of receptacle(large gap 2-3 inches wide between lid and rim of receptacle). Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair floor along the base of the wall near window behind book casesurface is cracked).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean dust build-up from walls and attached pipes behind cooking equipment, and clean or paint ceiling tiles in food prep area. Clean stains from walls in student washrooms where present.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair hot water knob on washbowl in washroom used by both pre-k classrooms(knob does stay on for at least 15 seconds).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All articles stored in closets in all pre-k and head start classrooms must be properly stored elevated 6 inches off the floors.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · 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: Some light dust observed on the vents above the cooking equipment; remove dust. Observed toilet paper stuck to the ceilings of the girls and boys washrooms on the third floor; remove paper from the ceilings of both washrooms.

  14. 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: Utility sink by rear exit door not clean, excessive debris. Clean same 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: Wall behind 3-compartment sink with worn surfaces. Instd to paint same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink faucets leaking. Repair same.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: The nurses room sink area is not sealed and has a few ants around, treat and repair said area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The can opener is worn and leaves beeehind metal fileings, repair the can opener.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The dish room area walls are stained, reseal the walls so they are smooth and clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The 1 compartment sink drains in rooms # 103 and 104 are slow, repair the drains.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The cleaning supplies are not being clearly labeled and stored, monitor the stored of cleaning supplies.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair loose rubber gasket at milk cooler on front serving line.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean vents above cooking equipment in kitchen to remove dust observed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors around and behind cooking equipment where needed.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 4- DOOR COOLER,WORN FOOD TRAYS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN MICROWAVE IN LUNCH ROOM & PRE-K 101,CUBBIES IN PRE-K 102.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

    • 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 and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATOR IN PRE-K 102.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE SOME ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM.

  18. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT POTS ON SHELVING UNITS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MILK COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER,FAN GUARD IN WALK IN COOLER,HOOD.

    • 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 and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM UPPER WALL IN WALK IN COOLER,MOLD BUILD UP ON WALL AT DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN LUNCH ROOM,MISSING WALL TILE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.4- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM,MDF.

  19. 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: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE MICROWAVE OVEN IN PRE-K CLASSROOM #102.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE 2ND FLOOR ELECTRICAL ROOM AND INSIDE PRE-K CLASSROOM 101 CLOSET.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles inside storage closet in pre-k classroom 101, clean and organize to prevent pest harborage.

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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.