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Learning Through Play Center

4310 W FULLERTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60639 · Cook County

40cited violations
0serious tier
15inspections
25tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Food establishment (Children'S Services Facility)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2368562
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025110
2024140
2023260
2022110
2021110
2020120
2019220
20182200
2017220
2016110
2015100

Inspections

  1. Sep 18, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EXPOSED SNAP TRAPS IN KITCHEN BEHIND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND IN BOILER-ROOM CLOSET LOCATED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDE COVERS FOR TRAPS.

  2. Oct 28, 2024 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH DISHES, CUPS AND TRAYS IN THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 83.3F AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE STUDENT'S WASHROOM, 71.9F AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISCOVERS CLASSROOM AND 86.2F AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EXPLORERS CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. THE TEMPERATURES HAVE BEEN CORRECTED AT 101.1F FOR THE STUDENT WASHROOM, 100.4F IN THE DISCOVERS CALSSROOM AND 101.4F IN THE EXPLORERS CLASSROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). COS. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNS AT EACH HANDWASHING SINK.

    • Severity not stated Corrected on site

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISCOVERS CLASSROOM NOT STORED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USAGE. COS.

  3. Dec 7, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE ON WESTSIDE AND OPENING ALONG SIDE AT BASE ON EASTSIDE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

  4. Nov 30, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED CEREAL IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD, SPICES, AND CONDIMENTS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE ON WESTSIDE AND OPENING ALONG SIDE AT BASE ON EASTSIDE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM BASE OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARD IN EXPLORERS CLASSROOM UNDERNEATH WINDOW IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BASEBOARD. OBSERVED PEELING/CHIPPED PAINT ON WALL BEHIND COTS NEAR EXIT OF TWO YEAR OLD ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING/CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT AREA. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN TWO YEAR OLD CLASSROOM NEAR EASTSIDE WINDOW INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING AROUND UPPER PIPE LEADING TO TOILET IN SECOND STALL OF WASHROOM IN EXPLORERS CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVER OR SMOOTHLY SEAL OPENING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

  5. Jun 27, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE THE MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Sep 23, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  7. Oct 27, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS AND WASH BOWL SINKS IN RESTROOMS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN WALL ABOVE METAL CIRCLE, NEXT TO LEFT TOILET IN CREATORS ROOM. MUST REPAIR.

  8. Oct 23, 2019 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  9. Oct 16, 2019 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED ONLY PEST INSPECTION IN THE PEST CONTROL BOOK FROM THE PAST YEAR. THE INSPECTION REPORT WAS DATED 10/31/18 AND THE LAST INSPECTION REPORT BEFORE THAT WAS FROM 11/11/17. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A PEST CONTROL COMPANY MUST SERVICE THE PREMISES AT LEAST 2 TIMES PER YEAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL INSPECTION REPORT FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  10. Nov 5, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A 1/4" GAP: THE FRONT DOOR SIDE, THE REAR KITCHEN DOOR SIDE/TOP, THE UNUSED CLASSROOM DOOR SIDE, AND THE EXHAUST FAN IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL ENTRYWAYS AND OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST PROVIDE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 2 COMP SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE UTILITY CLOSET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION HOOD FOR ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  11. Oct 25, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      3-501.17: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH A 1/4" GAP: THE FRONT DOOR SIDE, THE REAR KITCHEN DOOR SIDE/TOP, THE UNUSED CLASSROOM DOOR SIDE, AND THE EXHAUST FAN IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL ENTRYWAYS AND OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROX 100 RODENT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN THE UTILITY CLOSET, ALONG THE WALL BASES OF THE UNUSED CLASSROOM, INSIDE THE HANDWASH SINK CABINETS IN THE CLASSROOMS, BEHIND THE SHELVING IN THE SPARE OFFICE. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND FURTHER INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111(E)(5): OBSERVED SOME RECORDS MISSING FROM THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-402.11(A): OBSERVED FLOOR ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN A WAY THAT PREVENTS ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. MUST SPACE ARTICLES 4" AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-501.11(A): MUST PROVIDE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 2 COMP SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE UTILITY CLOSET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.114: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE UTILITY CLOSET. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ORGANIZE, STORE ALL ARTICLES 6" OR MORE OFF GROUND TO ALLOW ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      4-301.14: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION HOOD FOR ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-501.14: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  12. Sep 21, 2017 Recent Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  13. Sep 15, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      OBSERVED STAINS AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD LOCATED BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN COOK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DOOR SWEEP LOCATED ON EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN, WITH SLANT DUE TO DOOR INSTILLATION. DOOR IS CONSIDERED RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADJUST DOOR SWEEP TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING.

  14. Jun 3, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  15. Sep 10, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.