Sunflower Early Learning Academy
5404-5406 W Devon AVE, Chicago, IL 60646
Daycare (2 - 6 Years) ZIP 60646 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Oct 6, 2025
Sunflower Early Learning Academy was last inspected on October 6, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
October 6, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
2 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food stains inside prep area handwash sink. Must clean prep area handwash sink and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 stoppers not properly working for diswash 3-compartment sink. Must provide working stoppers for 3-compartment sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager on premises while tcs foods (turkey chili) was dropped off by caterer. Instructed manager a city of chicago certified food manager must be on premises when tcs foods are received by caterer. Priority foundation 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified manager on site at time of inspection from 8:20-9:10am. Instructed to maintain an employee holding a valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. No citation issued. See comments.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted from previous inspection #2592226 dated 4/9/2024. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed washbowl sink located in staff restroom next to kitchen maintaining improper maximum temperature of 64.2f. Instructed to repair or replace washbowl sink so that it is capable of delivering hot water under pressure at temperatures between 100 and 120f. Priority violation 7-38-030. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general 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: 2-102.14(o)-observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide verification for each employee on site at all times. Priority foundation. 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17-observed no garbage with lid at staff bathroom by kitchen. Must 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: 6-201.13-observed missing coving along baseboards in little blossoms and little buds classrooms. Must repair.
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: 6-501.11-observed hanging vent from ceiling above toilet in staff bathroom. Must repair.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
License · Fail
3 critical6 general 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: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide verification for each employee on site at all times. 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: Observed improper water temperature at hand washing sink in baby room at 95.7f, water temperature at hand sink in sunflower room found at 66.5f and water temperature at hand sink in staff bathroom by kitchen found at 85.5f. Proper water temperature must be at 100.0f or higher through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical sanitizer on site during inspection. Must have available during all hours of operation to sanitize equipment and utensils. Priority violation. 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer provided on site. Instructed to provide on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit on site during inspection. Must provide chemical test kit on site at all times to accurately measure the concentration of sanitizing solution. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no garbage with lid at staff bathroom by kitchen. Must 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 missing coving along baseboards in little blossoms and little buds classrooms. Must repair.
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: Observed broken down card board boxes in little blossoms classroom. Must remove from premises to prevent pest harborage.
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: Observed hanging vent from ceiling above toilet in staff bathroom. Must repair.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.