Little Hands Learning Center Academy
10126 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60643 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 17, 2026
Little Hands Learning Center Academy was last inspected on March 17, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
March 17, 2026 · License Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 critical2 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: The fourth washbowl in the kid's toilet room water pressure is very low. Instructed to increase the water pressure and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Water-stained ceiling tiles in the laundry room and closets in the classrooms. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.
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: Clutter in the classroom closets. Instructed to remove all clutter and organize the closet areas. Maintain a clutter free space.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: The fourth washbowl in the kid's toilet room water pressure is very low. Instructed to increase the water pressure and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Rodent droppings found on the premises. 40 in pre-k 1 closet area; 30 in the front mop sink closet; 20 in the corner/side around the refrigerator in the kitchen and 30 in the front windowsill. Instructed to remove all droppings, clean/sanitize the affected areas and contact prest control for assistance. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Interior of microwave with food and stains. Lower surface of the cabinets in the classrooms with dirt/droppings and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Water-stained ceiling tiles in the laundry room and closets in the classrooms. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.
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: Clutter in the classroom closets. Instructed to remove all clutter and organize the closet areas. Maintain a clutter free space.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the door handle of the reach in cooling unit in the kitchen with a broken handle leaving sharp metal edge. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: No certified manager on site
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of new blade. Instructed to obtain and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: New door handle needed on reach in cooler. Instructed to obtain and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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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 manager or certificate on site while handling tcs food products such as milk, leafy greens, broccoli cuts etc... Instructed manager in charge to provide person and sertificate at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom left corner of front office door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical 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 available. Instructed manager to provide signed acknowledgement of employee responsibility to report and illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.