Pass

La Escuelita

5400 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Apr 8, 2026

La Escuelita was last inspected on April 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

April 8, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on washroom doors in waiting area. Instructed to install self closing device on washroom doors in waiting area.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained and damaged ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in food preparation area. Must provide adequate lighthing and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at the two bathroom handwashing sinks in the front are. Temperature of water was 84.5f-93.4f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on washroom doors in waiting area. Instructed to install self closing device on washroom doors in waiting area.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained and damaged ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in food preparation area. Must provide adequate lighthing and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE KITCHEN AREA, PRE-K BATHROOMS AND IN THE HALLWAY HANDWASHING SINKS OUTSIDE OF THE 2-3 YEARS OLDS AND TODDLER CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(c).

      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 broken paper towel dispensers throughout the facility in the lobby area mens washroom, the toddler and pre-k bathrooms. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed certified food manager with no hair restraint while handling/preparing food in the kitchen. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no trash can lid in lobby area womens washroom. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken/missing/stained/warped ceiling tiles throughout the facility in the lobby area, in all of the classrooms - infant, pre-k, schoolage and toddler classrooms and in hallway between the classrooms. Instructed to repair/replace broken/missing/stained ceiling tiles and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris and dirty lent in the vents in the toddler classroom, 2-3 year old classroom and in the mens and womens restroom in the lobby area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed lightbulb out in the hallway between the classrooms. Instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19: observed non food items stored on floor in kitchen and in rear storage area with exit door. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanabilty.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.19: observed no self closing device on washroom doors in waiting area. Instructed to install self closing device on washroom doors in waiting area.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed stained and damaged ceiling tiles throughout facility. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed clutter in rear storage room with exit door. Instructed to declutter, clean, and organize items to prevent areas for pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed debris on interior light shields in infant room. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no written verifiable employee health policy on premises. Instructed to obtain and maintain wriitten verifiable employee health policy on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towels in west side unisex washroom in waiting area. Instructed hand drying provisions must be available at all handwashing sinks at all times. Corrected on site manager provided paper towels for dispenser in west side unisex washroom. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) consolidated with below violation.

      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 spoon in handwashing sink in infant room. Instructed handwashing sinks must be accessible at all times. Corrected on site spoon removed from handwashing sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), consolidated violation citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately fifty small flies in northside washroom near classrooms. Instructed to eliminate small fly activity, clean and sanitize affected area. Recommended pest control service premises on or after 9/5/2023. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      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 non food items stored on floor in kitchen and in rear storage area with exit door. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanabilty.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on washroom doors in waiting area. Instructed to install self closing device on washroom doors in waiting area.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris on interior light shields in infant room. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained and damaged ceiling tiles throughout facility. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles nad maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in rear storage room with exit door. Instructed to declutter, clean, and organize items to prevent areas for pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease and dust on filters and interior of hood in kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dust on ceiling vent covers in all washrooms. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Found fabric being used as shelf liner inside the cabinets in the kitchen area. Instructed management to remove and provide a non-absorbent, smooth, and easily cleanable surface.

      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: Found a hole in the wall inside the restroom closest to the front door. Instructed management to repair hole and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    License · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Visible and working thermometer needed at the milk 2-door refrigerator. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt build up on floor drains in the utility room. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a few damaged ceiling tiles above pre-k class room and above storage shelving in 2-6 years old classroom. Must repair and repalce

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing light bulbs in in the unisex washrooms must repair/replace and provide adequate lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in food preparation area. Must provide adequate lighthing and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents iside washrooms throughout facility. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. 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: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. 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 clean up procedure and supplies on the premises for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide both. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical6 general 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): no employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation#: 7-38-010. 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: 2-501.11: no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.17: must provide proper labels for date marking and disposition of refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: must provide splash guard for handwash sink in the food prep area.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.19: must provide self closing doors for staff toilet rooms.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed floor coving peeling off in the kitchen, student toilet room, and in the right side classroom. Must reattach. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the right side classroom. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: observed cork ceiling tiles in the food prep area. Must remove and provide a nonporous, noncorrosive, smooth, easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-304.11: observed the kitchen ventilation hood in poor repair. Must provide working ventilation in the kitchen for all cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the children toilet room exhaust ventilation. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand soap in 1st restroom, for customers, near front desk area. Also observed no paper towels in both kids restrooms. Manager provided paper towels and soap for all restrooms, during inspection. Serious violation # 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood located at shelving and cabinet siding, above hand sink in kitchen prep area. Instructed manager to seal and ensure surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food splatter on exterior of hood ventilation system, in kitchen prep area, above stove. Instructed manager to clean and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hanging ventilation cover in front closet, near front desk area. Observed ceiling tile above south exit rear door and kids restroom, in pool repair. Observed broken ceiling tile, above 3 comp sink, in kitchen area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times. Observed a total of 3 stained ceiling tile, in school-aged classroom, near kids restroom entrance. Instructed manager to replace and maintain it all times.

  11. Pass

    License · 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: Observed wall behind stove not painted, instructed to seal.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation not working at this time, instructed to repair.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.