Children's Services FacilityLicence 2247067

La Escuelita Numero Dos

3001-3009 W Diversey Ave, Chicago 60647

Latest verdictPassOct 6, 2026 · 7 days ago

Inspections15since Jul 2, 2013

Fail rate20.0%3 of 15 verdictscitywide 22.4% · below average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass60%
Conditional20%
Fail20%

15 inspections from 2013 to 2026 · hover a mark

201520172019202120232025

PassOct 6, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.wiping cloths must be stored in a clean container with sanitizing solution.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Instructed to detail clean and organize the rear south-west storage room and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and all unused construction material stored in the rear closets must be removed from the premises and all other need items must be elevated from the floor and better maintain.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed missing ceiling tile at rear storage area located in the west side infant classroom.instructed to provide and maintain.
4. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed missing filters for the kitchen exhaust hood system and kitchen hood in need of a detail cleaning to remove accumulation of dusts and maintain.
5. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed burnt-out light bulb inside rear students classroom near the rear side exit door.instructed to provide light bulb and maintain adequate lighting at all times.
6. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Instructed to detail clean ceiling ventilation covers throughout the facility to remove accumulation of dusts and maintain.
PassOct 22, 2025LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed in the following toilet rooms: west end of facility near infant rooms, children toilet room 1 out of 3 handsink drain closed (holding water) not able to open to drain. In southwest side of facility children toilet room, 1 out of 3 toilets leaking water from base, in the southeast side of facility 1 out of 3 handsinks leaking from draining pipes. On northeast side of facility chidren toilet room 1 out 3 handsink leaking. Noted adult bathroom in southeast end of facility handsink leaking excessivly from draining pipes. Instructed to repair and maintain all areas.
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed on west end of facility, all 3 chidren toilets room missing water tank lid, noted adult toilet room near food prep area in need of new toilet seat cover. Instructed to replace and maintain.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed in rear of facility hole in dry wall leading to exit door breaking apart, instructed seal hole, resurface and repaint chipped areas to ensure walls are sealed, smooth and easily cleanable. Noted woodbase boards outside infant classroom broken, baseboard in kitchen peeling off. Instructed to repair and maintain.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed missing grout and damaged floor and wall tiles in the west and south end children toilet rooms instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.
PassApr 5, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
PassAug 24, 2023License Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed stained and missing ceiling tiles throughout premises. Instructed to replace and maintain.
FailJul 7, 2023LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed temperature of 80.6f at handwashing sink in 2-3's classroom. Classroom is not in use at time of inspection, classroom closed due to water damage.all handwashing sinks shall be equipped to provide water at a minimum temperature of 100f. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) no citation issued
2. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed stained and missing ceiling tiles throughout premises. Instructed to replace and maintain. Observed holes at base wall in storage room under three compartment sink. Instructed to repair wall and maintain.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed clutter in large rear storage connected to break room. Instructed to declutter, organize, clean and lift all items off of floor for ease of cleanability and to prevent areas for pest harborage.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed dust and dirt behind and underneath items in all classrooms and large and small storage rooms along base of wall on floor. Instructed to move items clean and maintain.
5. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed dusty vent covers in all washrooms. Instructed to clean and maintain.
PassAug 4, 2021LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  No thermometer inside infant room reach in cooler. Instructed manager must provide a working thermometer inside said cooler.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed 1/2 inch gap between front entrance/exit doors. Instructed manager must rodent proof said doors.
3. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Handwash bowl hot water handle stuck in school aged children room. Instructed manager must repair/maintain said handwash bowl.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed floor cluttered inside both closets inside school aged children room. Must elevate all items off floor or remove.
ConditionalAug 21, 2020LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed low water pressure at two of the exposed hand washing sinks in the classrooms on the west side of the building. Repair the hot and cold water handles on the exposed hand washing sink in the southwest classroom on the west side of the building.
2. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  No covered waste receptacle provided in the women's washroom. Must provide.
3. 61
  Summary report displayed and visible to the public
  Observed no inspection report summary was displayed on the premises. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.
ConditionalOct 24, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no clean-up policy procedure and items for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued)
2. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Must provide a thermometer for infants refrigerator.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed an appx"1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of left side of double front entry doors.must make door tight fitting.
4. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Must replace missing toilet seat in (kids)last toilet room shared with shower.
5. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Must provide a lid for garbage can in women's toilet room.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in 2 & 3 yrs old room near large cabinet and floor tile in women's toilet room.stained ceiling tiles in infants room.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must clean dust build up from vents in infants room.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in pre-k 4 room.
9. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Must replace burnt out light in kitchen.
10. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Must clean debris build up from hood of cooking equipment.
11. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Must place stove completely under hood.
ConditionalDec 5, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  No written employee health policy provided on the premises. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Detail clean the ventilation hood in the kitchen.
3. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Repair the leak underneath the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.
PassOct 16, 2017License Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Observed exposed hand washing sink draining slow in kitchen food prep area. Must repair and maintain. Observed low water pressure at the hand washing sink #3 in children washroom and women's washroom. Must repair and maintain.
FailOct 3, 2017LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 18
  No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
  Evidence of improper pest control inside premises. Observed small live fruit flies on walls behind hand washing sinks inside infant and toddler classrooms. Approximately 25 fruit flies were observed on these areas. Must clean and sanitized affected areas. Additional pest control services is needed to minimize or eliminate flying insect problem. Serious violation. 7-38-020.
2. 24
  Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
  Dishwashing facilities not maintained. Observed 3-compartment sink not maintained at this time of inspection while running an draining water in the left side of 3-compartment sink clear water coming up from the middle compartment sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drain lines to prevent inadequate waste water disposal and foul odor. Serious violation 7-38-030.
3. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Observed dirt and debris on floor along wall base inside childern's washroom #1. Must clean and maintain.
4. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Observed exposed hand washing sink draining slow in kitchen food prep area. Must repair and maintain. Observed low water pressure at the hand washing sink #3 in children washroom and women's washroom. Must repair and maintain.
PassJun 2, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Noted dusty fans inside the children's bathroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.
2. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Noted low water pressure at the hot water faucet of the children's bathroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.
3. 40
  Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
  Noted no thermometer inside the refrigeration unit of the baby's rooms. Instructed to provide a thermometer inside refrigeration unit to monitor temperatures.
PassJun 9, 2015LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Observed grease build-up on ventilation hood and filters in food preparation area above cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in rear food storage room above shelving. Must repair and maintain.
3. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Stoppers needed at the 3-compartment sink in kitchen food prep area. Must provide and maintain.
PassJul 8, 2013License Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailJul 2, 2013LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 18
  No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
  Found the south west exit door,the west side door not rodent-proofed 1/4" mode of entry.must rodent proof doors all across the bottoms.
2. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Must seal all raw wooden surfaces throughout the premises using a non-toxic finish.
3. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Must clean,sanitize interior basins of all sinks throughout the premises.
4. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Floors along walls and in all corners in need for further cleaning and provide floor coving where noted to the manager.
5. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Must replace water stained ceiling tiles throughout the premises.
6. 40
  Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
  Must provide,maintain visible thermometers inside refrigeration units in classrooms.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

5513×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
567×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
386×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
515×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
353×
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
362×
Thermometers provided & accurate
532×
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
182×
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2247067 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.