Caterpillars To Butterflies Learning Tree
10200-10204 S VINCENNES AVE, Chicago, IL 60643 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Children'S Services Facility)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2641797
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
Inspections
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Jul 30, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF THE SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATING THE FOOD STORED ON THE COUNTER AND FROM DISHES ON THE DRAIN BOARD. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND THE TRASH CAN IN THE SHARED STAFF/CHILDREN TOILET ROOM BY THE FRONT DOOR WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH CAN WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND IN THE KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -FOUND THE VENT IN THE MIDDLE STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH A THICK BUILD UP DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE CEILING IN THE MIDDLE STAFF'S TOILET ROOM WITH DAMAGE/PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 7, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 29, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
ANY DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR, REMOVE AND SANITIZE THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL SPONGES, SCOUR PADS, TOWELS ETC, WHEN WORN DISCARD AND ADD FRESH. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS NEEDED
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
COOKINF EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
HOLE IN WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIRING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 12, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (88.1F), HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA (80.5F), HAND WASHING SINK IN UNISEX WASHROOM (95F), HAND WASHING SINKS IN CHILDREN WASHROOM (74.7F-75.1F), HAND WASHING SINKS IN CLASSROOMS (74.9F-75.3F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 110F WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100F-120F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 21, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 30, 2020 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 15, 2020 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS REQUIRED INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 2ND REFRIGERATOR MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F. INSTRUCTED COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW.MUST REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING UNIT TO MAINTAIN FOODS HOT 135.0F OR HIGHER ON SITE FROM CATERING FOOD PROVIDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD, MILK TEMPERATURES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TESTING DEVICE FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING FACILITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
WASHROOMS USED BY ALL FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE IN TEACHERS WASHROOM.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE SHARED GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO BE USED BY DAYCARE NOT MAINTAINED. 3-LIDS DAMAGED, OPEN GARBAGE. NO LETTER FROM BUILDING OWNER TO USE DUMPSTER. MUST PROVIDE LETTER AND REPAIR LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED JANITOR CLOSET REAR STORAGE CLOSET IN INFANT ROOM AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREA, NOT MAINTAIN. STORAG, SUPPLIES UNNENESSARY ITEMS STORED ALL OVER FLOORS, WALLS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE OFF FLORRS, WALLS AT LEAST 6- INCHES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 6, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.