Liz-Ney-Land Learning Center
6006-6018 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60629
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 21, 2026
Liz-Ney-Land Learning Center was last inspected on July 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
July 21, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear exterior door near staff restroom with 1/8in gap at bottom. Instructed person in charge to repair to be tight fitting.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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 cardboard used on shelving in pantry and dry storage. Instructed person in charge to remove and maintain surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspection history
16 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items in containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on the floor in the rear of facility near the dry storage area. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in rear employee washroom. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout the facility classrooms. Instructed to replace.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 (a): no hot running water at handwash sink in teachers toilet room north end, currently at 66.0f instd to repair and have at 100f-120f at all times. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed 1/4 inch gap at the bottom left of rear gymnasium door. Instd to seal to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: 4-501.12: observed cutting board with deep dark grooves. Instd to replace and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17: no covered receptacles for all unisex and female restroom throughout the facility. Instd to provide
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hot running water at handwash sink in teachers toilet room north end, currently at 66.0f instd to repair and have at 100f-120f at all times. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at the bottom left of rear gymnasium door. Instd to seal to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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 cutting board with deep dark grooves. Instd to replace and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: No covered receptacles for all unisex and female restroom throughout the facility. Instd to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found the base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink in the food preparation area leaking. Instructed to fix and maintain plumbing.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found water stained ceiling tiles in the rear middle mop sink closet. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners and under/around sinks, cooking/cooling equipment and storage shelves with dirt, dead bugs and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hot running water under city pressure at all handsinks in classrooms and toilet rooms on south end (temperature ranging from 66.2f-68.2f). Instd to provide hot running water (100f) at all sinks. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: FOUND 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES SWARMING AROUND THE HAND WASHING SINK AND ON THE WINDOW IN THE BUSY BEE CLASSROOM #8. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SMALL LIVE FLIES FROM THAT CLASSROOM AND AS NEEDED THROUGH OUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found the base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink in the food preparation area leaking. Instructed to fix and maintain plumbing.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Found the women's staff toilet room receptacles with no lids/covers. Instructed to provide receptacles with lids/covers and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found water stained ceiling tiles in the rear middle mop sink closet. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners and under/around sinks, cooking/cooling equipment and storage shelves with dirt, dead bugs and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Found some food handlers certificates had expired. Instructed to meet and maintain the food handlers requirements.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical 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: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical 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: No employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No hot running water under city pressure at all handsinks in classrooms and toilet rooms on south end (temperature ranging from 65.1f-68.1f). Instd to provide hot running water (100f) at all sinks. Priority foundation 7-38-030c. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the microwave interior not clean, instructed to clean.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors in storage rooms and rear north lunch room in need of cleaning to remove any debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: No hot water at found at children's washroom on south side of the building. Instructed director to take children to the northside of the facility where hot water is available. Instructed to correct and maintain. Serious viiolation 7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors in storage rooms and rear north lunch room in need of cleaning to remove any debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the rear prep table not maintained, need to be sealed with a food grade sealer. Also replace worn cutting boards.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the kitchen #10 can opener not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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