Village Of Hope Learning Center

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Inspections

1. Jun 24, 2026 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Jun 17, 2026 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER FOR PROPER GARBAGE DISPOSAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED NO OPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN STUDENT AND STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS.

3. Jun 26, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S RESTROOMS NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE TRASH CAN WITH LID OR COVERED RECEPTACLE.

4. Aug 2, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED COOLING UNIT IN KITCHEN AREA WITH BROKEN THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

5. Aug 15, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS AND SPIDERWEBS BEHIND BOOKSHELVES IN LARGE COMMON ROOM FOR OLDER CHILDREN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN REAR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PLACE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEBRIS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA BEHIND SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

7. Jun 28, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TWO TOILET ROOMS USED BY STAFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN INFANT ROOM AND MISSING/STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LAUNDRY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

8. Jul 16, 2020 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Jul 9, 2020 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE REFRIGERATORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

10. Jun 10, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BASEBOARDS IN THE KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO THE CABINETS IN DISREPAIR------OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE TODDLER ROOM, GENTLE BEARS ROOM, AND IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT IN THE CUBBIE HOLES OF THE STORAGE AREAS IN THE TODDLER ROOM, INFANT ROOM, AND GENTLE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

11. Jul 24, 2018 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN GENTLE BEARS ROOM.

12. Jul 17, 2018 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FOOD STORAGE CART AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN,INFANTS ROOM ON FLOOR NEXT TO SHELVING UNIT AND IN CLOSET,LAUNDRY/HOT WATER TANK ROOM ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND ATICLES ALONG WALLS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/17/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP OVER FLOWING AT WASTE PIPE AND POURING WASTE WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS LIDS HAS AN APPX."1/2-1"GAP ON LIDS ,BROKEN AND APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN GNAWED ON ,TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS.MUST REMOVE TRASH AND DEBRIS FROM GROUND AND HAVE LIDS ON DUMSTERS TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020B)

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN INFANTS,KITCHEN AND GENTLE BEARS,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN ROYAL RIDERS,INFANTS AND GENTLE BEARS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS IN INFANTS ROOM.MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM TOY SHELVES IN ALL CLASSROOMS.MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL BASES IN WATER METER CLOSET ,KITCHEN BEHIND REFRIGERATOR.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN GENTLE BEARS ROOM.

13. Dec 20, 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

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA, -MEN'S RESTROOM NEAR PASTOR STUDY AND -GENTLE BEAR CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

14. Dec 8, 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

      OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING: 20 OR MORE IN KITCHEN AREA, BEHIND STOVE ALONG WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTION. 30 MORE ALONG FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTION IN 3 TO 5 YEAR OLD AND 2 YEAR OLD CLASSROOM. 20 OR MORE IN FURNACE CLOSET ALONG WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTION. 10 OR MORE IN WATER UTILITY CLOSET ALONG WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTION. 15 OR MORE IN ADORABLE ANGLES CLASSROOM ALONG FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTION AND ALONG SIDES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK. ALSO OBSERVED DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR, NEXT TO KITCHEN, IN 3 TO 5 YEAR OLD CLASSROOM, WITH 3 TO 4, ¾ INCH HOLES AND RUST DETERIORATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBAORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BOTTOM OF DOOR AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND TO SCHEDULE VISIT WITH PEST CONTROL OPERATOR BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS AND HOUSING UNIT WITH EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA, -MEN'S RESTROOM NEAR PASTOR STUDY AND -GENTLE BEAR CLASSROOM. ALSO FOUND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN GENTLE BEAR CLASSROOM AND OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN GENTLE BEAR CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

15. Jul 19, 2016 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIOR OF LARGE DEEP FRYER AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE TABLE TOP DEEP FRYER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AND KITCHEN AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DUST, COB WEBS PRESENT).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN WALLS THRUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA, AND IN CLASSROOMS WHERE STAINS AND DIRT ARE PRESENT. CLEAN ALL AREAS WHERE COB WEBS ARE PRESENT IN PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM AND IN KITCHEN AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

16. Jul 15, 2016 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      EXPOSED HANDSINK DISCONNECTED IN FOOD PREP AREA, MUST COMPLETE REPAIRS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

      NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIOR OF LARGE DEEP FRYER AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE TABLE TOP DEEP FRYER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AND KITCHEN AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DUST, COB WEBS PRESENT).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN WALLS THRUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA, AND IN CLASSROOMS WHERE STAINS AND DIRT ARE PRESENT. CLEAN ALL AREAS WHERE COB WEBS ARE PRESENT IN PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM AND IN KITCHEN AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

17. Jun 19, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED A LIGHT AMOUNT OF DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN VENTS. OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THRU OUT; ESTABLISHMENT IS SCHEDULED FOR ROOF REPAIRS; REPLACE TILES WHERE NEEDED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN ARE NOT SHIELDED; PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHTS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      NO THERMOMETER PROVIDED FOR THE WHITE REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF KITCHEN; PROVIDE A THERMOMETER.

18. Jul 31, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      STAINED CEILING TILES ON SITE THRU OUT. REPLACE SAME. CHIPPED PAINT AND WORN SURFACES ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR/PAINT SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NO LIGHT IN UTILITY SINK STORAGE CLOSET. PROVIDE SAME.