Lakeview Preschool Academy

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 3, 2025 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign or poster near exposed hand washing sink in kitchen area. Must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Visible and working thermometer needed in the small milk refrigerator located in kitchen area. Must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

2. Apr 9, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

3. Oct 13, 2023 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

4. Aug 16, 2023 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No original and valid city sanitation certificate posted on site for manager on duty.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floor covering in staff washroom is taped with broken white duck tape,remove and replace with washable material

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate different items from floor inside the staff washroom:bags,cover etc

     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: No original and valid city sanitation certificate posted on site for manager on duty. Posted on site servsafe certificate #22498033 from: 7-16-2022. Instructed to provide a valid city sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation:7-38-012,citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: No previous inspection summary report posted on site from:3-18-2022,report #2553108. Presently posted is inspection summary report from 6-5-2020. New summary report given and posted. Priority foundation violation:7-42-010(b),citation issued

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

5. Mar 18, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

6. Jul 13, 2021 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

7. Jun 5, 2020 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located at mop sink. Must provide and make visible.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

8. Oct 3, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Person in charge at the time of inspection does not have an original city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: A splash guard in needed between the handwashing sink and three compartment sink/drain board.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth used between task must be stored in a bucket with sanitize solution. No hanging on faucet of three compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT PROVIDED ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK SANITIZER SOLUTION STRENGTH PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED AT 10:30am PIC ON DUTY SPOKE ON THE PHONE WITH OWNER AND SHOWED ME CHEMICAL TEST STRIP WAS INSIDE A DRAWER.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No valid/original city sanitation certificate posted on site.instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-012, citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: Previous inspection summary report not posted on site from 11-27-18, report #2240694, instead posted was inspection summary report from 6-1-18, report #2176586. New report given and posted visible to all customers. Priority foundation violation:7-42-010(b),citation issued

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

9. Nov 27, 2018 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) found no employee health policy at premises. Priority foundation. No citation issued. 7-38-010. Must provide.

     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: 2-501.11 found no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy. Priority foundation. No citation issued.7-38-005. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

10. Jun 1, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

11. Apr 6, 2018 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

12. May 31, 2017 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

13. Dec 27, 2016 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: No pest control log book or pest control contract available during licensed inspection. Instructed to provide a service contract from a lincensed pest company and keep it onsite. 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 certificate, or proof of class enrollment available during license inspection. Instructed to provide original sanitation certificate, or proof of class enrollment and keep on site. Serious violation 7-38-012 no citation issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior surface of the microwave oven and maintain.