Little Leaders Learning Academy

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 29, 2026 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: 6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity on site. Observed live cockroach activity in the food prep area by the handwashing sink. Instructed to eliminate live cockroaches, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).

     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: 6-501.112 observed an excessive amount of dead cockroaches on the floors in the food prep area, unused classroom, and in the storage closet in the food prep area. Instructed to remove dead insects promptly and clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. 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: 6-501.12 observed an excessive amount of dirt on the floors throughout the facility in the classrooms and in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize all.

     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 the storage closet that is located by the office area with clutter. Instructed to remove unnecessary clutter, organize and elevate everything at least 6 inches from the floor.

     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: 2-101.11 observed no original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted or presented. Instructed to always have an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate on site and posted at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Feb 27, 2025 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Feb 20, 2025 Fail

   License · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 10 live roaches crawling on smoke detector, cabinets, counters, and floors in prep area. 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: Observed numerous dead roaches on floor behind refrigerator, along walls and in all corners in kitchen, furnace room, washroom and classroom areas, on bottom of shelving units and cabinets in kitchen and classrooms. Instructed manager to clean all areas and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed openings around pipe fittings in ktichen and classroom areas, damaged walls and baseboards in washrooms, loose baseboards and ceiling vents in washrooms and classrooms, mold on walls and ceilings in washrooms, cracks and crevices along walls and ceilings in kitchen, storage, washroom and classroom areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings and repair walls, baseboards and ceilings in all areas.

     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 furnace room and storage closets. Instructed manager to remove all unused items to prevent pest harborage. Observed items stored along walls in storage and classroom areas. Instructed manager to store items six inches away from wall and floor for easy cleaning and pest control.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor, along walls and corners in prep, washroom, storage, and classroom areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     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: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted. Instructed manager to provide valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Apr 12, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor to protect from contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on door gaskets of refrigerator in prep area. Instructed manager to clean maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on hand washing sink in rear washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

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

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on floors in furnace room, on wall vents in classroom and venitlation fans in washroom. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     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: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted. Instructed manager to provide valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Apr 26, 2023 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR IN BLUE AND GARBAGE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6. Apr 18, 2023 Fail

   License · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand sink in yellow room 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: Observed no thermometer for refrigerator in yellow room.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 30 or more mice droppings in opening in wall in blue room & in closet in between articles on floor,orange closet on floor in between articles and on lower shelving unit.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/18/23.(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: Observed a gap along bottom of door in blue & yellow and garbage door.must make doors tight fitting.

     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: Must apply a sealant or paint raw wood surface behind toilet in kids toilet room.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from lower shelf of vanity in yellow toilet room,window sills in blue room.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must seal opening around pipe under hand sink in yellow toilet room,opening in wall in blue room.must remove mold build up from lower wall in kids toilet room.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in office & blue room closets and under mopsink in kitchen.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor along wall bases in kitchen and class rooms.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout lights in kitchen.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. Mar 4, 2021 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Jan 6, 2021 Fail

   License · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide with all the necessary items including disposable gloves, face mask, disposable mop and appropriate sanitizer for the norovirus. Priority foundation.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood source

     Food came from an unapproved source.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide approved food source of catering company that will be used for daycare. Must provide full contract from catering co and how food will be transported to daycare. Priority violation.

     Official wording (code 11)

     Food obtained from approved source

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside small refrigerator in infant, toddler room. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink without attached drainboard in prep area. Instructed to intall a drainboard at 3 compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cold water of faucet at 3 compartment sink in poor repair. Cold water has to be cut off underneath to prevent water from constantly running. Must repair .priority foundation

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

9. Dec 24, 2020 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations

10. Oct 6, 2020 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the kitchen handsink. Instructed to provide.

      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 kitchen handsink faucet in disrepair when in use. Faucet lifts off base and water shoots out when either nozzle is turned on. Instructed to repair to ensure functioning handsink.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside all reach in classroom coolers and refrigerator units. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead insects near the front door of the facility (located at 8214 s. Exchange). Instructed person in charge that such pest sahll be removed from control devices and the premises at the frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on and around the on site grease trap (8223 s. Exchange) and surrounding floor area. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize to remove buildup and eliminate odor.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3-comp sink faucet leaking (8223 s. Exchange) and slow draining left sink in girl's washroom. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the wall under the 3-comp sink. Instructed to seal to prevent pest entry and ensure a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Jan 25, 2019 Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

12. Jan 11, 2019 Fail

    License · Fail

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    • 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 site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation. 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 written procedure on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood source

      Food came from an unapproved source.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no contract or receipt on site for the facility address from an approved source for hot foods being received by the facility. Instructed to provide a contract or a receipt from an approved facility that will be providing catered food to the daycare. Priority violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 11)

      Food obtained from approved source

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot holding units on site for holding hot tcs foods. Instructed to provide hot holding units that maintain a hot holding temperature of at least 135f or above. Priority violation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed about 15 rodent droppings inside of the facility; about 10 rodent droppings inside of the electrical room located in the food prep area and about 5 rodent droppings located in the closet in the playroom. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for service. Priority foundation. No 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 exposed portions of brick walls located in both playrooms by the exit doors. Instructed to seal brick walls and make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

      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 toilet tissue paper inside of one of three toilet rooms. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some accumulated dust inside of cubbies and inside of the electrical box room. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean