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LITTLE VILLAGE ACADEMY

2620 S Lawndale · Chicago, IL 60623

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LITTLE VILLAGE ACADEMY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631617

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE VILLAGE ACADEMY · 2620 S Lawndale

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN GIRLS' AND BOYS' WASHROOMS. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOULSY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN EXIT DOORS IN LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET ON LEFT MILK COOLER DOOR IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINKS IN ANNEX GIRLS' AND BOYS' WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1713211

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE VILLAGE ACADEMY · 2620 S Lawndale

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. MAIN ENTRANCE DOORS FOUND WITH GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH AT THE BOTTOM CENTER, AND A GAP GREATER THAN I/4 INCH ALSO FOUND NEAR CENTER OF EXIT DOORS #2. ALL DOORS MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY - MUST REPAIR. RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 15 FOUND ON FLOOR BEHIND CABINET NEAR REFRIGERATOR IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE, 10 ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN PRE-K 104, 10 FOUND ON FLOOR IN CLOSET AND 5 ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN THE BOOK CASE AND TOY WITH BLUE PILLOW INSIDE ON THE FLOOR IN HEAD START 101, 10 FOUND SCATTERED ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL BEHIND REFRIGERATOR IN HEAD START 103, 5 ON FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM NEAR FIRE PUMP CONTROLLER BOX, 5 ON FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM NEAR SECURITY CONTROL PANEL, 5 ON FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM NEAR 2-DOOR GRAY METAL CABINET, 5 ON FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM NEAR BLUE WAXING MACHINE, 3 ON PALLET NEAR RED PUMPS, AND 5 ON THE LEDGE BELOW ELECTRICAL PANEL BOX(1-CP-1). ALSO FOUND 5 ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR BOOKCASE NEAR WINDOW IN PRE-K 103. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS, AND REQUEST SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA THAT HAS A BROKEN HINGE ON REAR SECTION OF RECEPTACLE(LARGE GAP 2-3 INCHES WIDE BETWEEN LID AND RIM OF RECEPTACLE). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPAIR FLOOR ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL NEAR WINDOW BEHIND BOOK CASESURFACE IS CRACKED).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND CLEAN OR PAINT CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN STAINS FROM WALLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS WHERE PRESENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR HOT WATER KNOB ON WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM USED BY BOTH PRE-K CLASSROOMS(KNOB DOES STAY ON FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS).

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL ARTICLES STORED IN CLOSETS IN ALL PRE-K AND HEAD START CLASSROOMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1520221

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE VILLAGE ACADEMY · 2620 S Lawndale

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SOME LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED TOILET PAPER STUCK TO THE CEILINGS OF THE GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOMS ON THE THIRD FLOOR; REMOVE PAPER FROM THE CEILINGS OF BOTH WASHROOMS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1305541

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE VILLAGE ACADEMY · 2620 S Lawndale

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: UTILITY SINK BY REAR EXIT DOOR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO PAINT SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1084469

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE VILLAGE ACADEMY · 2620 S Lawndale

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE NURSES ROOM SINK AREA IS NOT SEALED AND HAS A FEW ANTS AROUND, TREAT AND REPAIR SAID AREA.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE CAN OPENER IS WORN AND LEAVES BEEEHIND METAL FILEINGS, REPAIR THE CAN OPENER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE DISH ROOM AREA WALLS ARE STAINED, RESEAL THE WALLS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND CLEAN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINS IN ROOMS # 103 AND 104 ARE SLOW, REPAIR THE DRAINS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE CLEANING SUPPLIES ARE NOT BEING CLEARLY LABELED AND STORED, MONITOR THE STORED OF CLEANING SUPPLIES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1174253

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE VILLAGE ACADEMY · 2620 S Lawndale

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT MILK COOLER ON FRONT SERVING LINE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547693

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE VILLAGE ACADEMY · 2620 S Lawndale

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 4- DOOR COOLER,WORN FOOD TRAYS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN MICROWAVE IN LUNCH ROOM & PRE-K 101,CUBBIES IN PRE-K 102.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREA.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATOR IN PRE-K 102.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE SOME ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547232

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE VILLAGE ACADEMY · 2620 S Lawndale

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT POTS ON SHELVING UNITS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MILK COOLER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN MEAT SLICER,FAN GUARD IN WALK IN COOLER,HOOD.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM UPPER WALL IN WALK IN COOLER,MOLD BUILD UP ON WALL AT DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN LUNCH ROOM,MISSING WALL TILE UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.4- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM,MDF.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
63312

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE VILLAGE ACADEMY · 2620 S Lawndale

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE MICROWAVE OVEN IN PRE-K CLASSROOM #102.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE 2ND FLOOR ELECTRICAL ROOM AND INSIDE PRE-K CLASSROOM 101 CLOSET.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET IN PRE-K CLASSROOM 101, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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