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TINY GIANTS EARLY LEARNING CENTER BY LAKE SHORE SC

3911-3917 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

TINY GIANTS EARLY LEARNING CENTER BY LAKE SHORE SC has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 22, 2015. The most recent inspection, on February 17, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

5 of 13 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, 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 17, 2026. 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 November 28, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 December 22, 2015. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on February 17, 2026. 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 28, 2025. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

13 inspections

  1. License

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED REAR GARBAGE OVERHEAD DOOR WITH GAPS OPENINGS ON THE BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE TODDLER AND PREP-K CLASSROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE PRE-SCHOOL WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE CLASSROOM AND INSIDE TODDLER AND INFANT CLASSROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RUSTY METAL TOP/LID OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
  3. License

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • MUST CLEAN UP UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM FLOOR SURROUNDING GARBAGE AREA IN GARAGE.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED REAR GARAGE OVERHEAD DOOR WITH GAP OPENINGS AT BOTTOM CENTER OF MENTIONED DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE CAGED STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN REAR GARAGE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE ALSO, ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
  6. License

    0 infractions

  7. License

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY OR KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST RAISE FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR THRESHOLD.
  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR SLIGHTLY WARPED LEFT HAND SIDE PORTION OF THE DOOR WEATHERSTRIP AT FRONT DOOR.AT THIS TIME DOOR IS RODENT PROOFED.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REMOVE DUST AND DEBRI FROM ALL OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.
  12. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. License

    4 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT ON AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO TURN ALL COOLERS ON,MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER IN ALL SINKS UNDER CITY PRESSURE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP/PAPER TOWELS AS REQUIRED.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MISSING CEILING TILE COVERING INSIDE THE INFANTS CLASSROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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