Brain Box Learning Academy Inc.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 16, 2025 No Entry

   License · No Entry

   No violations

2. Aug 2, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

3. Oct 5, 2023 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • 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 in furnace/boiler room. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Oct 5, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Handwash sink in prep area not accessible, toys in basin of sink and boxes stacked in front of sink. Instd to keep basin clear and sink accessible at all times for handwashing. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority foundation

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Staff toilet room door not self closing. Instd to correct and maintain. (toilet room located in rear of prep area).

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

5. Oct 15, 2021 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Leak at p-trap at bottom of hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

6. Sep 25, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Ob served rear kitchen exit door not rodent proof at bottom areas of door. Must repair to be tight-fittingg.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

7. Oct 11, 2019 Pass

   License · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing device on kitchen washroom door. Instructed manager to in provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed loose baseboards along walls in kitchen. Instructed manager to seal all loose baseboards and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Jul 19, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 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 on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012. 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: Observed no cleaning procedures for cleaning vomit, and diarrhea events, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the single service spoons improperly stored, instructed to store all single service utensils handle up(inverted). Core violation.

     Official wording (code 45)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on ceiling in the 3-5 classroom, and above the exit door(rear), instructed to remove and reseal. Core violation.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood door and window sil in employees restroom, instructed to seal. Core violation.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergent training certificate on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation, no citation issued.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. Sep 19, 2017 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

10. Sep 9, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the maintenance room with excess items on the floor. Instructed to remove items from the floor and better organize the room.

11. Sep 10, 2015 Pass

    License · Pass

    3 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: Observed the single service items ie. Forks,spoons improperly stored, instructed to store handle up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the toaster oven not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling in rear prep kitchen rear wall, instructed to repair. Also repair wall in rear prep area.

12. Aug 19, 2013 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

13. Aug 1, 2013 Fail

    License · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago sanitation certificate/receipt for reciprocity from hwc. Posted at this time instructed to apply for reciprocity at hwc 30 e. Lake st. Phone 312-553-5807.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Need to reattach wall coving in laundry room.(loose re-glue)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Need light shields thru-out kitchen and classrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Restroom windows must be able to open (painted shut). Or provide restroom vent. Need ventilation in restrooms.