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LITTLE PEOPLE LEARNING

5650 S WOODLAWN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

LITTLE PEOPLE LEARNING has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 24, 2013. The most recent inspection, on March 7, 2018, found no infractions.

1 of 10 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 and Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 19, 2016. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 2 times on June 19, 2015. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 20 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on September 22, 2016. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 8 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on September 18, 2017. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 23, 2015. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE KITCHEN.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN STUDENT STORAGE CUBBIES,BOOK CASES,STORAGE CABINETS AND WINDOW SILLS THROUGHOUT HALLWAYS AS NEEDED.
  4. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE SINK IN THE KITCHEN, IN THE STAFF WASHROOM AND IN THE STUDENT CLASSROOMS. MUST MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN EACH CLASSROOM DIVIDER, IN THE REAR AND FRONT STORAGE CLOSETS, INSIDE STUDENT STORAGE CUBBIES, IN HALLWAY STORAGE CABINETS AND UNDER THE KITCHEN CABINET. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN STUDENT STORAGE CUBBIES,BOOK CASES,STORAGE CABINETS AND WINDOW SILLS THROUGHOUT CLASSROOMS AND HALLWAYS AS NEEDED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN CLASSROOMS AS NEEDED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST MINIMIZE CLUTTER IN THE FRONT AND REAR CLOSETS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STAIRWELL.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON ALL SHELVING UNITS IN ALL CLASSROOOMS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN EXPLORERS CLASSROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON ALL WINDOW SILLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS AND ON WALL IN ACHIEVERS ROOM,LOWER CABINETS IN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR LOOSE RADIATOR COVERS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
  6. License Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MULTIPLE HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN,STAFF TOILETROOM AND MOPSINK AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ABOVE SINKS AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON ALL SHELVING UNITS IN ALL CLASSROOOMS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN EXPLORERS CLASSROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON ALL WINDOW SILLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS AND ON WALL IN ACHIEVERS ROOM,LOWER CABINETS IN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR LOOSE RADIATOR COVERS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
  7. License Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN ON FLOOR AND LOWER CABINETS,ALL CLASSROOMS AT CURTAIN DIVIDERS,EXPLORERS ROOM UNDER RADIATOR AND CABINET,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL IN STORAGE SUPPLY ROOM AND A DEAD MOUSE.ALSO 1ST FL.PARKING LOT DOOR AND DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/19/15. (SERIOUS 7-38-020)
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND POST AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON ALL SHELVING UNITS IN ALL CLASSROOOMS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN EXPLORERS CLASSROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON ALL WINDOW SILLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS AND ON WALL IN ACHIEVERS ROOM,LOWER CABINETS IN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR LOOSE RADIATOR COVERS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
  8. License

    9 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 53.9F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 3- GALLONS OF MILK RANGING FROM 44.9F,49.1F,49.5F STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED REFRIGERATOR.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 3 GALLONS. $13.50. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS ON SITE SUCH AS HAND SINK IN KITCHEN,3-HAND SINKS IN STAFF TOILETROOM AND MOPSINK.INSTRUCTED TO USE HAND SINKS IN STUDENTS TOILETROOM FOR HAND WASHING.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
    • 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 APPX 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN ON FLOOR AND LOWER CABINETS,ALL CLASSROOMS AT CURTAIN DIVIDERS,EXPLORERS ROOM UNDER RADIATOR AND CABINET,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL IN STORAGE SUPPLY ROOM AND A DEAD MOUSE.ALSO 1ST FL.PARKING LOT DOOR AND DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/19/15. (SERIOUS 7-38-020)
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE FOOD IS BEING SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN PATTIES,BROCCOLI).MUST PROVIDE AND POST.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON ALL SHELVING UNITS IN ALL CLASSROOOMS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN EXPLORERS CLASSROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON ALL WINDOW SILLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS AND ON WALL IN ACHIEVERS ROOM,LOWER CABINETS IN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR LOOSE RADIATOR COVERS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
  9. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE 1ST CLASSROOM ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE BUILDING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE MOP SINK. ALSO MUST RESTORE COLD WATER AT THE THIRD HAND SINK FROM THE ENTRANCE IN THE STUDENT WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND SINKS IN EACH CLASSROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN THE FRONT STORAGE CLOSET. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
  10. License

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50-75 DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN KITHCHEN ON INTERIOR OF CABINETS,BEHIND CABINETS,ALONG WALLS,BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER,IN CLASSROOMS UNDER THE HEATING UNITS,AROUND THE ROOM DIVIDERS,IN THE HALLWAY BEHIND STUDENT COAT RACKS AND BEHIND STORAGE CABINETS,IN CLOSETS AND IN REAR STAIRWAY. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF STUDENT STORAGE CUBBIES AND KITCHEN CABINETS AND REMOVE DUST AND RODENT DROPPINGS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE 1ST CLASSROOM ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE BUILDING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE MOP SINK. ALSO MUST RESTORE COLD WATER AT THE THIRD HAND SINK FROM THE ENTRANCE IN THE STUDENT WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND SINKS IN EACH CLASSROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN THE FRONT STORAGE CLOSET. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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