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L & L ACADEMY AND PRESCHOOL

1154-1158 W BELMONT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

L & L ACADEMY AND PRESCHOOL has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 21, 2016. The most recent inspection, on January 8, 2026, found no infractions.

5 of 13 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, Food temperature control and Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 22, 2021. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 22, 2021. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 2 times on January 27, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 January 22, 2021. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 27, 2025. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

13 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. License

    5 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • NOTED SNAP TRAPS ON FLOOR OF WEST WALL IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE TRAPS INSIDE OF COVERED TRAPS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • NOTED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR IN BLUE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED CLUTTER IN PURPLE ROOM CLOSET AND UNDERNEATH FRONT RECEPTION DESK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE PLACED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED CEILING VENT IN PURPLE ROOM BATHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. License

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
  6. License

    5 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER NOTED ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST MOVE TO THE HAND WASHING SINK FOR EASY ACCESS.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE "PINK" CLASSROOM. MUST REPLACE.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COOLER OF THE "SEAFOAM" CLASSROOM. MUST REPLACE.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK NOTED DIRTY AND STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED CHICKEN TACOS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 123.0 F AND 126.0 F INSIDE INSULATED FOOD DELIVERY CARRIERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD HOT AT 135.0 F OR ABOVE. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
  8. License

    2 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
  9. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
  10. Canvass

    0 infractions

  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED BOXES OF KITCHEN SUPPLIES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE WIRE WALL SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SUPPLIES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED THE LIGHT IN THE REACH IN COOLER IS NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF BULB.
  12. License

    0 infractions

  13. License

    2 infractions

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE PURPLE CLASSROOM CLOSET AND ON THE REAR WALK-WAY MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. ALL ITEMS STORED IN THE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

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