POSITIVE KID'S POSITIVE FUTURES LEARNING ACADEMY

1049 E 73RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · DAYCARE 2 YRS TO 12 YRS

16 inspections

1. License Re-InspectionFeb 27, 2026

   0 infractions

2. LicenseJan 22, 2026

   4 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF COLD HELD TCS FOODS DELIVERED AND SOLD. THERMOMETER ON SITE MEASURES TEMPERATURES 50 F - 550 F. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT KITCHEN HANDSINK. HANDSINK IS LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF COUNTER SPACE WHERE TOASTER AND OTHER FOOD SUPPLIES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASHGUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OR REMOVE ITEMS SURROUNDING SINK.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER USED AT WAREWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
3. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 16, 2025

   0 infractions

4. CanvassMay 9, 2025

   5 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR, PIPING AND LEDGES BEHIND STOVE, ON UPPER LEDGES ABOVE COUNTER AND LOWER LEDGES NEAR UTILITY SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • O0BSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN, 1/4" GAP ST BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF NORTH ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOOSE DOOR GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES IN ALL AREAS.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
5. LicenseFeb 21, 2024

   0 infractions

6. Canvass Re-InspectionDec 5, 2023

   0 infractions

7. CanvassNov 28, 2023

   6 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 60 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE LOWER SURFACE OF ALL OF THE CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN AREA, 20 IN THE STORAGE ON THE FLOORS AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, REMOVE THE DEAD MOUSE FROM THE LOWER CABINET BY THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED THE HOT WATER PRESSURE EXTREMELY LOW AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER PRESSURE TO THE 3-COMP. SINK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER(S) WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREEZER(S).
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED THE CLOSET IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE THE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEE TO UPDATE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES.
8. LicenseJan 18, 2022

   4 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT 2 HAND SINKS IN BOYS TOILET ROOM AT 70.5F AND 82.0F INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WATER TEMPERTURE MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. WATER TEMPERATURE RESTORED DURING INSPECTION.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED DAMAGED/TORN GASKETS ON REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
9. LicenseFeb 19, 2020

   2 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR COLD WATER HANDLE LOCATED AT 1ST HANDSINK NEAREST ENTRANCE TO CHILDREN'S RESTROOM AND 1ST HANDSINK IN ADULT'S RESTROOM . INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST COLD WATER TO ENSURE ADEQUATE WATER FLOW.
10. CanvassDec 9, 2019

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA.
11. License Re-InspectionJan 31, 2018

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
12. LicenseJan 24, 2018

    6 infractions

    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • OBSERVED NO HOT/TEMPERED RUNNING WATER AT WASHBOWL IN UPPER LEVEL WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT/TEMPERED WATER AT WASHBOWL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN ALL SHELVES INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE HOT/TEMPERED WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS IN STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING.
13. CanvassMay 22, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND ELEVATE ITEMS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE FROM THE FLOOR.
14. CanvassJun 14, 2016

    0 infractions

15. License Re-InspectionDec 22, 2015

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN, AND MAINTAIN.
16. LicenseDec 15, 2015

    2 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON-SITE DURING LICENSE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE FOR LICENSE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION, INFO GIVEN FOR MALCOLM X COLLEGE. SEROIUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITAION ISSUED.