⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

LAKE SHORE SCHOOLS

5611-5621 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60660

Type: Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Edgewater

License #: 2245322

18
Total Inspections
12
Passed
5
Failed
1
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 27, 2025 Inspection

October 27, 2025• License• 1 violation

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR IN BIRD CLASSROOM. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Nov 13, 2024 Inspection

November 13, 2024• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP LOCATED AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. EMPTY SOAP DISPENSER. MANAGEMENT REFILLED DURING THE INSPECTION. REVIEWED ...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 26, 2023 Inspection

June 26, 2023• License• 2 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED ...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 23, 2021 Inspection

June 23, 2021• License• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND LOOSE HANDSINK FAUCET AT KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 4, 2020 Inspection

February 4, 2020• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRATES AND CARD BOARD BOXES OUTSIDE NEAR BACK DOOR BY KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 11, 2018 Inspection

October 11, 2018• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-201.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLO...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 8, 2017 Inspection

August 8, 2017• License Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SERVING UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, INVERTED IN THE KITCHEN.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 31, 2017 Inspection

July 31, 2017• License• 8 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: WE OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN INSI...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 24, 2017 Inspection

March 24, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NON-COMMERCIAL UNUSED(HOWEVER CHILDREN ITEMS STORED INSIDE) DISH MACHINE INSTALLED IN THE KITCHEN MUST ...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 17, 2017 Inspection

March 17, 2017• Canvass• 4 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: WE(MANAGER AND I) OBSERVED 15 OR MORE MICE DROPPI...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 7, 2015 Inspection

July 7, 2015• License• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN 5611 N CLARK BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 21, 2013 Inspection

August 21, 2013• License Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED MISSING FLOOR TILES, UNFINISHED FLOOR AND EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND ...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 13, 2013 Inspection

August 13, 2013• License• 6 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1235720, DATED 4-4-2013, VIOLATIONS #32,MUST PROVIDE WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 8, 2013 Inspection

April 8, 2013• License Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND DRAINBOARD. ALSO MUST SE...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 4, 2013 Inspection

April 4, 2013• License• 8 violations

Violation: 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWLS. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 70.1 F AND EXPOS...(+7 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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