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LITTLE INSPIRATIONS

5480 S KENWOOD AVE · Chicago, IL 60615

Children's Services Facility

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LITTLE INSPIRATIONS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629544

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE INSPIRATIONS · 5480 S KENWOOD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN MOPSINK CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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Inspection history

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Recent InspectionNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2628362

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE INSPIRATIONS · 5480 S KENWOOD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO TOILETS IN CHILDREN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY INSTALL TOILET AND HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN CHILDREN WASHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD, CEILING AND WALL VENTS, DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED RIGHT VENTILATION HOOD NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Recent InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620588

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE INSPIRATIONS · 5480 S KENWOOD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

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

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF BUILDING ON NORTH SIDE NEAR PARK. TOILET ROOMS SHALL BE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED WITHIN THE SAME BUILDING AND NOT REQUIRE EMPLOYEES TO EXIT BUILDING TO ACCESS TOILETS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD, CEILING AND WALL VENTS, DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED RIGHT VENTILATION HOOD NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618331

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE INSPIRATIONS · 5480 S KENWOOD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

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

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF BUILDING ON NORTH SIDE NEAR PARK. TOILET ROOMS SHALL BE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED WITHIN THE SAME BUILDING AND NOT REQUIRE EMPLOYEES TO EXIT BUILDING TO ACCESS TOILETS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD, CEILING AND WALL VENTS, DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED RIGHT VENTILATION HOOD NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLICKERING LIGHT BULB IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602194

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE INSPIRATIONS · 5480 S KENWOOD AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602024

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE INSPIRATIONS · 5480 S KENWOOD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: PREMISES HAS NO RUNNING HOT WATER THROUGHT OUT PREMISES (WASHROOMS,KITCHEN AND CLASS ROOMS) AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584876

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE INSPIRATIONS · 5480 S KENWOOD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE CENTER OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN, CEILING, AND WALL VENTS IN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556717

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE INSPIRATIONS · 5480 S KENWOOD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WASH BOWL SINK IS LOOSE IN MEN'S STAFF RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556230

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE INSPIRATIONS · 5480 S KENWOOD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD USED FOR MAHI MAHI FISH. OBSERVED THAWED FISH INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGES, MARKED "REMOVE BEFORE THAWING." INSTRUCTED MUST FOLLOW PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS AND REMOVE FISH FROM ROP BEFORE THAWING. THE OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FISH DURING INSPECTION.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE CURRENTLY NOT IN USE WITH 0 PPM OF REQUIRED CHEMICAL SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED DISH MACHINES MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WASH BOWL SINK IS LOOSE IN MEN'S STAFF RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2534315

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE INSPIRATIONS · 5480 S KENWOOD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE HALLWAY AND IN THE OFFICE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2382942

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE INSPIRATIONS · 5480 S KENWOOD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CORNERS AT VARIOUS CLASSROOMS AND SOME STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ALLOW FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE DEAD ANTS, COBWEBS AND DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN CLASSROOM STORAGE CLOSETS AND AROUND, BETWEEN AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300341

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE INSPIRATIONS · 5480 S KENWOOD AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CORNERS AT VARIOUS CLASSROOMS AND SOME STORAGE CLOSETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ALLOW FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

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How results compare in ZIP 60615

154 of 189 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2283293.

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