Positive Kid's Positive Futures Learning Academy

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 22, 2026 Fail

   License · Fail

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted no metal stem thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of cold held tcs foods delivered and sold. Thermometer on site measures temperatures 50 f - 550 f. Facility must obtain and maintain proper thermometers. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard at kitchen handsink. Handsink is located in the middle of counter space where toaster and other food supplies are stored. Instructed to install splashguard to prevent contamination or remove items surrounding sink.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no sink stoppers for 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer used at warewashing area. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

2. May 16, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. May 9, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 60 mice droppings scattered on floor, piping and ledges behind stove, on upper ledges above counter and lower ledges near utility sink in kitchen. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: O0bserved 1/4" gap at bottom right corner of exit door in kitchen, 1/4" gap st bottom left corner of north entrance door. 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 no stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain. Observed loose door gasket on reach-in cooler in storage area. Instructed manager to repair door gasket and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed openings in walls and ceilings, around pipe fittings in kitchen. Instructed manager to seal all openings, cracks, and crevices in all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on filters inside ventilation hood. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Feb 21, 2024 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

5. Dec 5, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

6. Nov 28, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 60 mice droppings on the lower surface of all of the cabinets in the kitchen area, 20 in the storage on the floors and shelves. Instructed manager to remove all activity, clean/sanitize the affected area, remove the dead mouse from the lower cabinet by the mop sink and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the hot water pressure extremely low at the 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate hot water pressure to the 3-comp. Sink and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-025 citation issued

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the lower surface of the reach in freezer(s) with food and debris. Instructed manager to clean and maintain freezer(s).

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the drain pipe underneath the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Instructed manager to fix leak and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the closet in the kitchen area with clutter. Instructed manager to eliminate clutter, organize the area and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler's certificate expired. Instructed manager to have employee to update and maintain current certificates.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

7. Jan 18, 2022 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage at hand sink in kitchen area. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

     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 water temperature at 2 hand sinks in boys toilet room at 70.5f and 82.0f instructed manager that water temperture must be at a minimum of 100.0f. Priority 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Water temperature restored during inspection.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged/torn gaskets on refrigerator. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter on floor in kitchen closet. Instructed manager to remove clutter and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Feb 19, 2020 Pass

   License · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment in the kitchen prep area. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure for cold water handle located at 1st handsink nearest entrance to children's restroom and 1st handsink in adult's restroom . Instructed to adjust cold water to ensure adequate water flow.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

9. Dec 9, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general 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. 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 vomit 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

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean floors behind heavy equipment along wall base and at corners in kitchen and 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 in storage area. Organize and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Jan 31, 2018 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: Seal all openings around pipe fittings under sinks in boys and girls washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair ventilation hood above cooking equipment.

11. Jan 24, 2018 Fail

    License · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot/tempered running water at washbowl in upper level washroom. Instructed manager to provide hot/tempered water at washbowl for proper hand washing. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean all shelves inside utility closet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors inside utility closet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal all openings around pipe fittings under sinks in boys and girls washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair ventilation hood above cooking equipment. Repair leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Provide hot/tempered water at right sink in girls washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Store all items off floor, away from walls and corners in storage areas for easy cleaning.

12. May 22, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Organize storage room and maintain; remove unnecessary items to avoid clutter and elevate items as much as possible from the floor.

13. Jun 14, 2016 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

14. Dec 22, 2015 Pass

    License 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: Install splash guard on exposed hand sink in kitchen, and maintain.

15. Dec 15, 2015 Fail

    License · Fail

    2 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: No pest control log book on-site during license inspection. Instructed to obtain book. Serious violation 7-38-020. No citation issued.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on-site for license inspection. Instructed to obtain proper documentation, info given for malcolm x college. Seroius violation 7-38-012. No citaion issued.