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PEQUENOS GIANTS ACADEMY CHILD CARE CENTER LLC

1935-1937 W 51ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

PEQUENOS GIANTS ACADEMY CHILD CARE CENTER LLC has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 27, 2021. The most recent inspection, on June 1, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

3 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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 the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.

  • 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 June 1, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 September 25, 2025. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hand hygiene is the most important way to stop germs spreading between children, residents and staff. Inspectors check that sinks are stocked and easy to reach, that staff wash their hands when required (for example after diapering or before handling food), and that sick staff stay away from work.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 26, 2023. 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 June 1, 2026. 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 7 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 25, 2025. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • Fly trap (glue ribbons) hung above dish washing sink, instructed to remove.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • Broken sink stopper for the wash tub at 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintian.
  2. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. License

    4 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION . . APRROXIMATELY 4 GALLONS OF MILK RANING FROM 48-53F STORED IN REFRIGERATORS THROUGHOUT IN USE CLASSROOM AND BABY ROOM, 1.5 LBS COOKED EGGS,(76F), 3 LBS BEANS @70F (ON PREP TABLE) AND 4 LBS COOKED RICE @ 92F LOCATED INSIDE COOLING UNIT IN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS AT THIS TIME.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSEVRED VARIOUS COOLING UNITS LOCATED THROUGHOUT CLASSROOMS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 60 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISE IN THE FOLLING PLACES.. ON (FIRST FLOOR) IN CLASSROOM SCATTERED THROUGHOUT CLOTHING ARTICLES STORED INSIDE LOWER LEVEL CUBBIES, BEHIND CLASSROOM FURNITURE LOCATED ALONG THE WALLS ACROSS FROM PREP AREA, BEHIND TEEPEE AND BEHIND FISH TANK SCATTERED, 2ND (FLOOR ) SURROUNDING REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED AFTER ENTERING GATE, ALONG ADVENTURE WALL, IN FRONT OF TOILET WHERE SMALL COUCH AND PILLOWS ARE LOCATED, AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FURNACE ROOM CONNECTED TO CLASSROOM SEATING AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED HANDSINK OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA FAUCET INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO UTITLIZE HANDSINK ACROSS CONNECTED TO IN USE CLASSROOM UNTIL REPAIRED.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. License

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT UPSTAIRS HAND WASH SINK AND AT FIRST FLOOR BOYS' RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED WOMENS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM ON FIRST FLOOR WITHOUT A COVERED RECPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSRERVED HANDSINKS TO BE UNDER REPAIR AT TIME OF INSTRUCTION AND UNABLE TO BE USED FOR HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA ON FLOORS AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
  8. License

    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 7-38-010)
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN 1ST FL. WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN CARPET IN BASEMENT AFTER SCHOOL AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN BUSY BEE'S ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN EXPLORER AND CATERPILLARS ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMNET RESOURCE ROOMS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN,GIRL'S 1ST. FL. TOILET ROOM.

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