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Quick Answers
When was Lovelyland Learning Lab Corporation last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 6, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
8 inspections on record, from Apr 8, 2024 to Nov 6, 2026.
Has Lovelyland Learning Lab Corporation ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 8, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
8 inspections
License
Nov 6, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES AND WALL BASE COVING IN POOR REPAIR IN THE KIDS (MIDDLE) WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR 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 6, 2026 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Nov 5, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 5, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 31, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 31, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Feb 28, 2025
Fail
6 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 (CLEAR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS)
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.
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF ENTRY DOOR IN SCIENTIST ROOM MUST MAKE 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.
: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE IN KITCHEN & STAFF TOILET ROOM -DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.DAMAGED WALL PILLAR IN ADVENTURES ROOM.MOP SINK CLOSET-LOOSE WALL BASES & EXPLORERS TOILET 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
6-304.11 : OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN ADVENTURES TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2612514 2/21/25 STILL NOT CORRECTED-#55- 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,SCIENTIST ROOM,EXPLORERS.CRACKS IN CEILINGS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS. #55- 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#55- 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FURNACE ROOMS AND MOP SINK CLOSET. #55-6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK CLOSET.#56-6-304.11 : OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION WORKING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 28, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 21, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official Wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s Notes
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (CLEAR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS)
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 A GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF ENTRY DOOR IN SCIENTIST ROOM MUST MAKE 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE IN KITCHEN & STAFF TOILET ROOM -DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.DAMAGED WALL PILLAR IN ADVENTURES ROOM.MOP SINK CLOSET-LOOSE WALL BASES & EXPLORERS TOILET 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
OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN ADVENTURES TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2592693 4/12/24 NOT CORRECTED-#55- 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,SCIENTIST ROOM,EXPLORERS.CRACKS IN CEILINGS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS. #55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN.#55- 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#55- 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FURNACE ROOMS AND MOP SINK CLOSET. #55-6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK CLOSET.#56-6-304.11 : OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION WORKING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #56-6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN ADVENTURES ROOM.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS AND CUBBIES IN ALL CLASS ROOMS,KITCHEN-OVEN AND LOWER DRAWER OF STOVE
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.
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS 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
: 6-304.11 : OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION WORKING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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, Apr 12, 2024 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Apr 10, 2024
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
STILL OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN ADVENTURES TOILET ROOM AT 76.8F MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F. 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.
6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FURNANCE ROOM IN EXPLORERS AND SCIENTIST ROOMS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES & SHELVING UNITS AND EVIDENCE OF LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND SHELVING UNIT IN SCIENTIST ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/8/24.(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.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS AND CUBBIES IN ALL CLASS ROOMS,KITCHEN-OVEN AND LOWER DRAWER OF STOVE.
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.
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,SCIENTIST ROOM,EXPLORERS.HOLE IN EXPLORERS TOILET ROOM DOOR.CRACKS IN CEILINGS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN ADVENTURES ROOM.
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, Apr 10, 2024 · Original Source
License
Apr 8, 2024
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s Notes
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN SCIENTIST TOILET ROOM AT 55.2F AND ADVENTURES TOILET ROOM AT 84.0F MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F. 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.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS AND CUBBIES IN ALL CLASS ROOMS,KITCHEN-OVEN AND LOWER DRAWER OF STOVE.
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 LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOPSINK.
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,SCIENTIST ROOM,EXPLORERS.HOLE IN EXPLORERS TOILET ROOM DOOR.CRACKS IN CEILINGS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.
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.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED SUCH AS (MILK)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FURNANCE ROOM IN EXPLORERS AND SCIENTIST ROOMS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES & SHELVING UNITS AND EVIDENCE OF LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND SHELVING UNIT IN SCIENTIST ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/8/24.(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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS IN FURNANCE ROOMS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION WORKING IN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.