⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

BRAIN BOX LITERACY ACADEMY AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICE

(Also Known As: BRAIN BOX LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES)

9304-9308 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620

Type: Children's Services Facility

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Auburn Gresham

License #: 2458056

12
Total Inspections
10
Passed
2
Failed
0
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 10, 2025 Inspection

July 10, 2025• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE UTILITY CLOSET; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 19, 2024 Inspection

July 19, 2024• License• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS & SHOE CUBBIES IN BRAINIACS ROOM.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 27, 2023 Inspection

October 27, 2023• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE HAND SINK AND THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 23, 2022 Inspection

June 23, 2022• License• 3 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BRAINIACS AND TODDLER ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 10, 2021 Inspection

June 10, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 7, 2021 Inspection

June 7, 2021• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER(84.5F) AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM IN SOUTH CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 10...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 8, 2020 Inspection

June 8, 2020• License• 5 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN CABINET WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 9, 2019 Inspection

August 9, 2019• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT HAVE A DRAINBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 27, 2018 Inspection

July 27, 2018• License• 1 violation

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED FOR TOILET COVER IN GIRLS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TOIL...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 28, 2017 Inspection

September 28, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED UNFINISHED/UNTREATED WOOD SURFACE WITH BROKEN TILES INSIDE CABINET UNDER THE HANDSINK IN INFAN...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 30, 2016 Inspection

June 30, 2016• License Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE UTILITY SINK LEAKING ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTA...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 21, 2016 Inspection

June 21, 2016• License• 6 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING O...(+5 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections