Pass

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

Pass

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

  • 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

  • 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

  1. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • 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

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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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

  6. Conditional

    License · 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: 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.