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BRAIN BOX LEARNING ACADEMY INC.

2519-2521 W 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60652 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

BRAIN BOX LEARNING ACADEMY INC. has been inspected 14 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 1, 2013. The most recent inspection, on October 15, 2026, found no infractions.

5 of 14 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 0 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

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 your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 5, 2022. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on October 5, 2022. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on September 25, 2020. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 9 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on October 5, 2023. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • 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 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 19, 2018. For example: SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

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.

14 inspections

  1. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. License

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. License

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN FURNACE/BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, TOYS IN BASIN OF SINK AND BOXES STACKED IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTD TO KEEP BASIN CLEAR AND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. (TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF PREP AREA).
  6. License

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • LEAK AT P-TRAP AT BOTTOM OF HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OB SERVED REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM AREAS OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT-FITTINGG.
  8. License

    2 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON KITCHEN WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IN PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
  9. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEANING PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING VOMIT, AND DIARRHEA EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • OBSERVED THE SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS HANDLE UP(INVERTED). CORE VIOLATION.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN THE 3-5 CLASSROOM, AND ABOVE THE EXIT DOOR(REAR), INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL. CORE VIOLATION.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD DOOR AND WINDOW SIL IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. CORE VIOLATION.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGENT TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
  10. License

    0 infractions

  11. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THE MAINTENANCE ROOM WITH EXCESS ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE ROOM.
  12. License

    3 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • OBSERVED THE SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IE. FORKS,SPOONS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLE UP.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE TOASTER OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR PREP KITCHEN REAR WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPAIR WALL IN REAR PREP AREA.
  13. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. License

    4 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE/RECEIPT FOR RECIPROCITY FROM HWC. POSTED AT THIS TIME INSTRUCTED TO APPLY FOR RECIPROCITY AT HWC 30 E. LAKE ST. PHONE 312-553-5807.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NEED TO REATTACH WALL COVING IN LAUNDRY ROOM.(LOOSE RE-GLUE)
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NEED LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND CLASSROOMS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • RESTROOM WINDOWS MUST BE ABLE TO OPEN (PAINTED SHUT). OR PROVIDE RESTROOM VENT. NEED VENTILATION IN RESTROOMS.

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