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Small Stride Academy

10317 S Western Ave

Last inspected Nov 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Small Stride Academy 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: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Oct 13, 2023 to Nov 6, 2026.
Has Small Stride Academy ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 13, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Canvass

Nov 6, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND THE TOP SURFACE OF THE WASHBOWLS IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM CRACKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD STAINS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE REACH IN FREEZER.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND THE FLOORS AROUND THE COOLERS/FREEZERS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 6, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 6, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 6, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jul 16, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

Inspector’s Notes

NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s Notes

NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THERE IS ONLY COPIES OF CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED RODENT GLUE BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. OBSRERVED DUSTY WITH SMALL INSIDE INSECTS ON GLUE BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 16, 2024 · Original Source

License

Oct 13, 2023

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND THE WASHBOWLS IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM AND IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECAULK AROUND SINKS 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE CLASSROOMS AND HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE MISSING CEILING TILES 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RENEW CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN UPDATED CERTIFICATES.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 13, 2023 · Original Source