Restaurant inspections / Daycare Above and Under 2 Years
Building Blocks Learning Academy
1118 W 69th St, Chicago 60621 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Feb 13, 2025
17
Inspections on record
9
Times passed
6
Times failed
Violations cited on Feb 13, 2025
- #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: DOORS IN THE CATERPILLAR CLASSROOMS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CAN OPENER IN THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD/DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE/MECHANICAL AND MOP SINK AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2025 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 13, 2024 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 7, 2023 | License Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 2, 2023 | License Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 22, 2023 | License | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 9, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 30, 2020 | License Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 23, 2020 | License | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 2, 2019 | License Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 26, 2019 | License | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 4, 2018 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 19, 2017 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 14, 2017 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 7, 2017 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 21, 2016 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 4, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 11, 2014 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Building Blocks Learning Academy — questions
- Did Building Blocks Learning Academy pass its last health inspection?
- Building Blocks Learning Academy at 1118 W 69th St was inspected on Feb 13, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 17 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
- What violations were cited at Building Blocks Learning Academy?
- The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: DOORS IN THE CATERPILLAR CLASSROOMS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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