Smarty Pants Early Learning Center, Inc.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Mar 18, 2026 Fail

   License · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no current pest control log book on the premises. Instructed person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year and the reports must be maintained in the log book. Instructed to provide a current pest control log book and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (chicken, sandwhiches,) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

2. Apr 10, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the fan in the ventilation system above the stove to remove grease and/or debris.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Mar 26, 2024 Pass

   License · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed light dust on the ventilation fans on the ceilings in the washrooms; clean to remove dust where needed. The floor needs to be cleaned behind the washing machine and in the rear storage area near the rear exit door; clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Nov 17, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

5. Jun 2, 2022 Pass

   License · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak at pipe under left washbowl sink in boys restroom on the west side of building. Must repair and maintain same.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed items (juic) stored directly on floors in dry storage room in rear and throughout facility. Must store all items at least 6 inches above the floor to allow for proper cleaning.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Dec 14, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

7. Jul 31, 2020 Pass

   License · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found dust particles and spider webs on the walls/ceiling in the dry storage and in the food prep area. Instructed to clean the ceiling and walls. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Jul 1, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no policy in place for employee health. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 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.

     Inspector’s note: No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacles in wash rooms used by women.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean floor under shelves at rear dry food storage area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Remove clutter and unnecessary items at rear dry food storage area. Organize and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

9. May 30, 2018 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. May 18, 2018 Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

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    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of Chicago food sanitation manager certification posted in facility. Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepped (oatmeal, bacon, potatoes, milk, etc.) for children. Must have city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepped, cooked or served. Must have Chicago food sanitation manager certification posted in plain view of customers at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012.

11. May 10, 2018 Fail

    License · Fail

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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: Observed approximately 50 mice droppings in the following areas: on the floor in furnace room next to kitchen; on the floors under refrigerators in the kitchen; on the floor next to oven in the kitchen. Must remove all mice droppings, clean and sanitize areas. Must contact pest control for service. Must eliminate issue. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Observed plumbing under 3 compartment sink in poor repair. Observed water flowing from pipe under sink into bucket on the floor below. Instructed must repair to allow water to flow directly from sink to grease trap (without leaks). Serious 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: Observed items stored directly on the floor in rear (new) storage area. Must store all items at least 6 inches above the floor to allow for proper cleaning. Observed food debris on floors under refrigerators in kitchen. Must pull equipment away from walls to properly clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

12. Aug 28, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in furnace rooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Organize rear storage area to prevent pest harborage.

13. Aug 15, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 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 30 mice droppings scattered on floor in furnace room near kitchen. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. 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: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in furnace rooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Organize rear storage area to prevent pest harborage.

14. Apr 8, 2016 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

15. Sep 17, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

16. Sep 10, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

      Inspector’s note: Dish washing facility not maintained. Unable to hold water in the right tub of the 3-comp sink, seam leaks at the bottom. Instructed mgr to repair or replace sink for proper washing, rinsing and sanitizing. Serious citation issued.7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Brooms stored next to can foods, instructed to store away.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Employees personal foods stored with children's foods, instructed to separate.

17. Mar 17, 2014 Pass

    License 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: Must seal openings around pipes going into wall under three comp sink. Must provide an outlet cover for wall outlet in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install a drainboard at three comp sink for air drying of dishes and utensils.

18. Mar 13, 2014 Fail

    License · Fail

    3 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: Must provide a pest control log book with all necessary documents from a licensed pest control company. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must seal openings around pipes going into wall under three comp sink. Must provide an outlet cover for wall outlet in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must install a drainboard at three comp sink for air drying of dishes and utensils.