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LITTLE INSPIRATIONS, INC.

5480 S KENWOOD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60615 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

LITTLE INSPIRATIONS, INC. has been inspected 17 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 24, 2014. The most recent inspection, on January 12, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 17 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 15, 2025. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 once on January 12, 2026. 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 once on May 23, 2022. For example: APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

  • 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 May 23, 2022. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • 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 25 times across 12 separate inspections, most recently on January 12, 2026. 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.

17 inspections

  1. License

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  2. Recent Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO TOILETS IN CHILDREN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY INSTALL TOILET AND HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN CHILDREN WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD, CEILING AND WALL VENTS, DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED RIGHT VENTILATION HOOD NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Recent Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN DOORS AT EXIT #4. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF BUILDING ON NORTH SIDE NEAR PARK. TOILET ROOMS SHALL BE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED WITHIN THE SAME BUILDING AND NOT REQUIRE EMPLOYEES TO EXIT BUILDING TO ACCESS TOILETS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD, CEILING AND WALL VENTS, DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED RIGHT VENTILATION HOOD NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN DOORS AT EXIT #4. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF BUILDING ON NORTH SIDE NEAR PARK. TOILET ROOMS SHALL BE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED WITHIN THE SAME BUILDING AND NOT REQUIRE EMPLOYEES TO EXIT BUILDING TO ACCESS TOILETS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD, CEILING AND WALL VENTS, DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED RIGHT VENTILATION HOOD NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED FLICKERING LIGHT BULB IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. License

    1 infraction

    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • PREMISES HAS NO RUNNING HOT WATER THROUGHT OUT PREMISES (WASHROOMS,KITCHEN AND CLASS ROOMS) AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE CENTER OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN, CEILING, AND WALL VENTS IN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
  8. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED WASH BOWL SINK IS LOOSE IN MEN'S STAFF RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
  9. License

    3 infractions

    • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD USED FOR MAHI MAHI FISH. OBSERVED THAWED FISH INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGES, MARKED "REMOVE BEFORE THAWING." INSTRUCTED MUST FOLLOW PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS AND REMOVE FISH FROM ROP BEFORE THAWING. THE OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FISH DURING INSPECTION.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE CURRENTLY NOT IN USE WITH 0 PPM OF REQUIRED CHEMICAL SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED DISH MACHINES MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED WASH BOWL SINK IS LOOSE IN MEN'S STAFF RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE HALLWAY AND IN THE OFFICE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
  11. License

    3 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CORNERS AT VARIOUS CLASSROOMS AND SOME STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ALLOW FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE DEAD ANTS, COBWEBS AND DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN CLASSROOM STORAGE CLOSETS AND AROUND, BETWEEN AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA.
  12. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CORNERS AT VARIOUS CLASSROOMS AND SOME STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ALLOW FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
  13. License

    2 infractions

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Observed leak at base of faucet of 3 compartment sink in kitchen. Must repair and maintain same. Observed water stays on for 2-3 seconds once sensor is activated in women's and men's (adult) restrooms. All faucet timers must be set to minimum of 15 seconds for proper handwashing. Must maintain same.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Observed excessive clutter on floors of all teacher's closets in childrens' rooms. Must organize all clutter and store all items 6 inches or more from the floor. Must maintain same.
  14. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY NEAR WATER FOUNTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL TOYS FROM UTILITY SINK AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE UTILITY CLOSET.
  15. License

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN AS NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF STUDENT STORAGE CUBBIES AS NEEDED IN CLASSROOMS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE HALLWAYS AND WHERE NEEDED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL ITMES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET.
  16. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW ONLY A COPY POSTED ON WALL IN KITCHEN WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS PASTA,MILK,ETC.MUST PROVIDE AND POST VALID CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM PRE-K CUBBIES,BUSY BEES SHELVING UNITS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS IN PRE-K & BUSY BEES TOILETROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE UPPER WALL TRIM AT WALL DIVIDER IN PRE-K ROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR CHANGING TABLE IN LITTLE SCHOLAR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN BUSY BEES ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATERLINE AT HAND SINK IN INFANTS ROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN PRE-K CLOSET.
  17. License

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SOME DUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENTS OF WASHROOMS; REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS.

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