Smart Stuff Learning Center
3600-3604 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60609 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Daycare Above And Under 2 Years)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2215949
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Feb 26, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Nov 10, 2025 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZER STRENGTH BETWEEN 15-20 PPM AND NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT TO PROPERLY SANITIZE AS REQUIRED @ AT LEAST 50PPM AND MAINTAIN. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTUCTED PIC TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND DISHES IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
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Aug 6, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 1, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD: MILK FROM 47.0F TO 52.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 2.5 GALLONS OF MILK AT $10.00. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY 7-38-005) CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO PROPER SANITIZATION IN THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MACHINE DOES NOT SANITIZE. CHLORINE STRIPS DID NOT CHANGE THE COLOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 9, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 23, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CONTAINERS AND TOYS STORED ON FLOOR IN CLASSROOM(FURTHEST REAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE, AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 6, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES. IN TODDLERS CLASS ROOM
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED TOILET LID IN LAST STALL OF KIDS TOILET ROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE IN ENTRY HALLWAY.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN PRE-SCHOOL ROOM AND KIDS TOILET ROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 14, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 13, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Nov 28, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
No written employee health policy on site. Must provide written policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
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Serious
Priority
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Observed no written procedure for vomit and diarrhea cleanup. Must provide written procedure for clean up of vomit and diarrheal events. Priority violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 5, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Dec 5, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jan 20, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Jun 12, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A LEAK AT THE RELEASE LEVER UNDER THE 1 SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVERED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER IN THE INFANT ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jan 14, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NEED TO CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAK AT LOWER PIPE AT THE 2ND. COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMP. SINK NEED TO REPAIR.
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Not serious
Minor
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.