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ABC ACADEMY INC

2714 W PRATT BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60645 · Daycare (2 - 6 Years)

Inspection summary

ABC ACADEMY INC has been inspected 12 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 11, 2013. The most recent inspection, on September 8, 2025, found no infractions.

4 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food temperature control and Food source, labelling and allergens.

The last 3 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hand hygiene is the most important way to stop germs spreading between children, residents and staff. Inspectors check that sinks are stocked and easy to reach, that staff wash their hands when required (for example after diapering or before handling food), and that sick staff stay away from work.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 18, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded once on October 30, 2018. For example: PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on October 30, 2018. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on October 30, 2018. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 8 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 9, 2017. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

12 inspections

  1. License

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. License

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 1/2 SINKS WASHROOM CLOSEST TO MAIN ENTRAINCE. RESTORE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN SINK.
  5. License

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLUTTER IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, AND THE REAR CLASSROOMS INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR. ORGANIZE THE AREA AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  7. License

    1 infraction

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT SPILL KIT. GLOVES AND SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
  8. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEGE BY : 1) NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE 2) PRIORITY VIOLATIONS FOUND DURING INSPECTION 3) COULD NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS OF TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOOD WAS BEING HELD INCLUDING COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED POTATOES AND COOKEDD RICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 102.6 F, COOKED POTATOES AT 93.4F AND COOKED RICE AT 88.9F SITTING ON STOVE TOP. NO DOCUMENTATION FOR COOLING PROCEDURES OR USING TIME AS A CONTROL MEASURE COULD BE PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 3 LBS OF CHICKEN, 4LBS OF POTATOES AND 2 LBS OF RICE WERE DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • ALL DRY STORAGE OF FOOD NEEDS TO BE LABELED.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED ON EACH SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITHCEN TO PROTECT COOKING AREA AND FOOD PREPARTION AREAS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED BACK FLOW DEVICE NEEDS TO BE EASILY LOCATED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
  9. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED INTERIOR OF SINK CABINETS NEED CLEANING.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED PACKING UNDER STAIRWELL IN ROOM B. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SPACE OUT AND ELEVATE PACKED PRODUCTS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  10. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN ROOM C. ALSO, DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DETACHED CEILING TILE IN ROOM B ABOVE THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT WORKING IN THE 3-4 YR. OLD ROOM, AND IN ROOM B. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND ORGANIZE. REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARABORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
  11. License

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Cabinet, cabinet shelving that had peeling paint/raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under shelving/racks, cabinets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
  12. License

    2 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. AND INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES INSIDE THE OUTSIDE SHED IN THE PLAYGROUND,TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.

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