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LITTLE ACHIEVERS ACADEMY

3801 W DIVERSEY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

LITTLE ACHIEVERS ACADEMY has been inspected 15 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 18, 2013. The most recent inspection, on September 16, 2025, recorded 1 infraction.

4 of 15 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: Pests, Protecting food from contamination and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 31, 2019. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 13, 2019. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • 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 April 11, 2024. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 10 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on September 16, 2025. 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 9 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on November 20, 2017. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

15 inspections

  1. License

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED IN BASEMENT UTILITY SINK FAUCET BROKEN AND BACKFLOW INSTALLED OFF TO THE SIDE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND INSTALL EXISTING BACKFLOW PIECE TO NEW FAUCET.
  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING STATION AT KITCHEN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.HAND SOAP PROVIDED BY THE END OF INSPECTION.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHER IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
  3. License

    0 infractions

  4. License

    2 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • SOME VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP ITEMS MISSING. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY CLEAN UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER HANDLE LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • must provide a splash guard on both sides of hand sink in kitchen.
  6. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS UNDER HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AND ON FLOOR SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/31/19.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING QUARTER ROUND WALL TRIM IN TODDLERS ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 2-102.12 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SIGNED COPY OF THE POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • 3-305.12 OBSERVED APPLE JUICE STORED IN THE CLOSET IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD FROM THE WASHROOMS.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • 5-501.13(C) PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER ONSITE FOR WASTE REMOVAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR WASTE REMOVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
  9. License

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN CLASSROOMS AND ON REAR OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 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 in kitchen prep area under heavy equipment,Kitchen cabinets, not clean, need detailed cleaning. Floors in bsmt storage area not clean, had some standing water from seepage, needs detailed cleaning, seepage water removed, floors shall be sanitized. Carpeting in classroom that damaged carpeting(loose fibers), shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Stock items must be stored six inches off of to prevent pest harborage in bsmt storage areas.
  11. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  12. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR.TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN ALL VENTS IN THE CLASS ROOMS AND IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
  13. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  14. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 17 BIG HOUSE FLIES IN BASENT ON PLASTIC BAGS, CARDBOARD BOXES CLOTHES ETC, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING ON THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN CLASSROOMS. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREAS. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR THE EASE OF CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
  15. License

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA, REMOVE ALL DIRT AND DEBRI,
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA,

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