Pathways To Learning Child Care Center

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Inspections

1. May 18, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN AND INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR NOT SEALED AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE SHELF, CEILING AND FAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOORS ADJACENT FROM THE KITCHEN NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

2. Sep 19, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED SYRUP AND KETCHUP BOTTLES WITHOUT IDENTIFICATION LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS TO BOTTLES AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED COOKWARE STORED UNDER COUNTER NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT COOKWARE AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET (RIGHT HANDSINK) IN EXPLORERS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED LOOSE AND PEELING CEILING TILES IN EAGER BEAVERS ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

3. Aug 27, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

4. Aug 23, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PIC WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     PIC WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) DURING STORAGE AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

     NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT PREMISES, RANGING FROM 80.1F-82.8F AT ALL SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F MIMIMUM AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AND 110F MINIMUM AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY

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

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

6. May 17, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED REAR BATHROOMS DOORS WITHOUT SELF CLOSING DEVICES. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BATHROOMS DOORS DUE TO CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE KITCHEN.

7. May 9, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSEVRED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR. MUST PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM, 20 DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE FLOOR AND DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA WITH LEFTOVER FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED REAR BATHROOMS DOORS WITHOUT SELF CLOSING DEVICES. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BATHROOMS DOORS DUE TO CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE KITCHEN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE KITCHEN VERY CLUTTERD. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING PURPOSES.

8. Nov 2, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11: MISSING CEILING TILE AND OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND VENT ABOVE WASHER/DRYERS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME

9. Oct 26, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OVER 15 BEHIND WASHER AND DRYER, 0VER 10 BEHIND WATER COOLER JUGS ON FLOOR, 6 ON LEDGE NEXTTO STOVE, 5 ON BOTTOM ON SHELF BEHIND CHANGING TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     EXCESSIVE ITEMS AND STORAGE ON FLOOR IN EXPLORER STORAGE CLOSET, UNABLE TO ACCESS. INSTD TO ORGANIZE CLOSET AND ELEVATE ALL STORAGE 6 INCHES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MISSING CEILING TILE AND OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND VENT ABOVE WASHER/DRYERS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME

10. Oct 29, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

11. Sep 25, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STORAGE SUPPLIES STORED ON FLOORS. INSTRUCRTED TO PROPERLY ELEVATE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING.

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

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET IN WEST CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

13. Feb 13, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID POLICY ALONG WITH THE REQUIRED CLEAN-UP EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

14. Feb 6, 2019 Canvass · Fail — 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. 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 OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID POLICY ALONG WITH THE REQUIRED CLEAN-UP EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED APPROX. 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WEST WALL IN THE REAR OF THE 3454 TODDLER ROOM, AS WELL AS APPROX. 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE WEST BACK CORNER OF THE MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM AND BEHIND THE EMPLOYEE REFRIGERATOR ON THE EAST WALL IN THE MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM. APPROX. 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN AREA ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE CREVICE AND BEHIND THE WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(a).

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE SIDE OF THE REAR BACK DOOR IN THE 3454 TODDLER CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED RAW WOOD PIECES BEING USED TO HOLD UP ON OF THE LEGS OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CORNER OF THE EAST WALL IN THE REAR OF THE 3450 TODDLER CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR OF THE 3450 TODDLER CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

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

      HALF WALLS NOTED AT TODDLERS TOILET ROOM, INSTD TO HAVE TOILET ROOMS FULLY ENCLOSED(WALLS FLOOR TO CEILING), AND INSTALL DOOR.

16. Dec 19, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      HALF WALLS NOTED AT TODDLERS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO HAVE TOILET ROOM FULLY ENCLOSED (WALLS FLOOR TO CEILING) AND INSTALL DOOR

17. Dec 11, 2017 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

      5 MICE DROPPING ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND BOOK CASE, 20 DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

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

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CUTTING BOARD WORN, STAINED SURFACES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      HALF WALLS NOTED AT TODDLERS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO HAVE TOILET ROOM FULLY ENCLOSED (WALLS FLOOR TO CEILING) AND INSTALL DOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

18. Jun 1, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

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

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

      OBSERVED, THE STAFF MICROWAVE INTERIOR IN MULTI PURPOSE ROOM NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN THE MULTI PURPOSE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

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

      NEED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, ALSO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS, ALSO REPLACE LIGHTS THAT ARE OUT IN CLASSROOMS.