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When was Brown Bear Academy 2 Inc. last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 5, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Fail”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
5 inspections on record, from Mar 26, 2024 to Nov 5, 2026.
Has Brown Bear Academy 2 Inc. ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 26, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
5 inspections
Canvass
Nov 5, 2026
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
Inadequate pest control, found about 30 mouse and rat droppings in prep kitchen, inside cabinet and along wall base. instructed to eliminate rodent's activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Interior surfaces of cabinets not clean, food debris and trash, instructed to clean and maintain.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 5, 2026 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Oct 30, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 30, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 25, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official Wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s Notes
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS AND INSIDE OF OVEN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 2 OF THE 3 TOILETS NOT FLUSHING IN KIDS TOILET ROOM.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
6-201.13 : MUST SEAL GAP IN WINDOW TRIM IN PRE-SCHOOL ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AND CEILING AT BARRED DOOR IN PRE-SCHOOL ROOM,DAMAGED CEILING IN INFANTS ROOM,LOOSE FLOORING IN INFANTS AND TODDLERS ROOM.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
6-202.11 : MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN CLASS ROOMS.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 25, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 18, 2025
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AT 59.0F,KIDS TOILET ROOM (3)HAND SINKS RANGING FROM 54.5F-55.5F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F .INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON SITE FOR HAND WASHING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER AVAILABLE FOR SANITIZING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
In Plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASES AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER AND ARTICLES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT DRAMATIC ROOM,PRE-SCHOOL ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN SHELVING UNITS AND IN CORNER IN HOUSE KEEPING AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/18/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS AND INSIDE OF OVEN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 2 OF THE 3 TOILETS NOT FLUSHING IN KIDS TOILET ROOM .
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN CLASS ROOMS.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 18, 2025 · Original Source
License
Mar 26, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND ALONG SIDE DOOR IN 3-5 YEARS OLD ROOM MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS STORED IN MOP BUCKET IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS THAT AREN'T SHATTER PROOF.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.