Literacy Zone
5831 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60636 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Oct 29, 2026
Literacy Zone was last inspected on October 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
October 29, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
12 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in men's toilet room,ppe storage,mopsink area and afterschool.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floors in classrooms. Person in charge voluntarily removed at time of inspection.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to organize storage inside unused washroom by kitchen off floors to prevent any pest harborage area. Remove anything not using
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed card board used as shelf liners in the rear service area. Instructed to remove and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 ceiling tiles stained in the men's toilet room(used as a storage area). Instructed to replace and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) no employee health policy on site. Instructed to implement a policy in which all food and conditional employees are aware of their responsibility in reporting any illnesses that are transmissible through food. Documentation required. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 found 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 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 found the rear men's toilet room with clutter. Instructed to eliminate clutter and organize toilet room. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Seal openings around pipes into ceiling at rear to prevent pest entry points. Must seal.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove clutter in the form of boxes at rear kitchen area, organize and maintain at all times.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 days ago. Always confirm with the official record.