Pathways To Learning Child Care Center Incorp.

Year by year

Inspections

1. Sep 17, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED HOLE IN CHILDREN'S TOILET ROOM WALL NEXT TO 2ND TOILET BOWL. INSTRUCTED TO PATCH AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF CONTROLLING PESTS FROM ENTERING ESTABLISHMENT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM UNDER WASHBOWL SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DUST IN EQUIPMENT CLOSET BEHIND AND AROUND WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2. Sep 20, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     MULTI USE UTENSILS (SPOONS) NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO STORE INVERTED

3. Sep 29, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN

4. Jan 13, 2022 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT STORED INVERTED. INSTD TO STORE INVERTED, HANDLE UP

5. Oct 1, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINET DOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF EAST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED ALL WASHROOMS USEDD BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.

6. Sep 23, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON SITE. OBSERVED 45 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS IN BOTH FURNACE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINET DOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF EAST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED ALL WASHROOMS USEDD BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVEED OPENING/ HOLE IN LOWER WALL CORNER IN FURNACE ROOM BY KITCHEN. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.

7. Oct 21, 2019 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF FRONT WEST DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED HOT WATER LEAK AT RIGHT HAND WASHING SINK IN CHILDREN EAST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF EAST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND DEEP FREEZER DRY STORAGE AREA, OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN STAFF EAST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTIAN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENT IN DRY STORAGE AREA, FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ABOVE REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN DRY STORAGE AREA.

8. Feb 19, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE AND THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT TCS FOODS BEING HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL IN THE KIDS BATHROOM ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED LIGHT BULB IN CLASS AREA NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

9. Jan 11, 2018 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

     OBSERVED THE ADULT RESTROOM LIGHT IS OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     UTILITY SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

10. Dec 11, 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

      MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE HANDLE UP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CABINETS IN PREP AREA, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      WALLS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      UTILITY SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

11. Oct 27, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

12. Oct 20, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INSIDE OF THE CABINET AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

13. Oct 23, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED SMALL COOLER FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN OVEN AND BOTTOM DRAWER OF THE STOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMP. SINK, AND STOVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRICTED TO CLEAN.

14. Oct 30, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD IE, STORAGE SHELVES, AND NEW DOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      NEED TO REPAIR CEILING REAR BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CLASS ROOM. NEED TO PAINT WALL REAR RESTROOM PAST KITCHEN. ALSO CLEAN WALL VENTS OUTSIDE KITCHEN AREA.