Stepping Stones Learining Institution INC

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jun 11, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING AREA: BOTTOM STORAGE CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN, CLOSETS AND AREA AROUND IT, IN THE REAR. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ALL UNNECESSARY ITEM FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING PURPOSES AND TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.

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

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN WITHOUT SPLASHGUARD NEXT TO COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DUE TO STORING CLEAN UTENSILS AND DISHES. MUST ADD SPLASH GUARD AT LEAST THE HEIGHT OF THE STOVE'S BANCK GUARD ONTO UTILITY SINK COUNTER TOP.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED CHILDREN'S RIGHT TOILET WITH HANDLE IN NEED OF REPAIRING . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED BOTTOM LEFT KITCHEN CABINET WITH ITEMS NO LONGER IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED CLOSET AND AREA IN FRON OF CLOSET NEAR WASHING MACHINE WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

3. Aug 1, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     MISSING SPLASHGUARD AT EACH SIDE OF UTILITY SINK IN PREP AREA (LOCATED INBETWEEN STOVE AND COUNTER TOP). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARDS.

4. Nov 20, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS OF FURNACE/HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

5. Aug 18, 2022 Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     3-307.11: MISSING SPLASHGUARD AT EACH SIDE OF UTILITY SINK IN PREP AREA (LOCATED INBETWEEN STOVE AND COUNTER TOP). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARDS

6. Aug 12, 2022 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (IE PAPER TOWELS) AT HANDWASH SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING: BOTH STAFF TOILET ROOMS, CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM, AND INFANT CLASSROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     MISSING SPLASHGUARD AT EACH SIDE OF UTILITY SINK IN PREP AREA (LOCATED INBETWEEN STOVE AND COUNTER TOP). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARDS

7. Jul 28, 2021 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     2-101.11 NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS SUCH AS MILK, AND DELI MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     LIDS NEEDED ON INTERIOR ADULT GARBAGE CANS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

8. Jan 12, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED VENTILATION IN HANDICAP WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ INSTALL.

9. Dec 18, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     REPEAT-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     REPEAT-OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER KIT( TEST PAPER) FOR SANITIZER BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLSTION ISSUED 7-38-005

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED VENTILATION IN HANDICAP WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ INSTALL.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED ELECTRIC STOVE IN KITCHEN NOT VENTED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADEQUATE VENTILATION OVER STOVE TO ROOF.

10. Aug 29, 2019 License Re-Inspection · 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 AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED UTILTIY SINK NOT CONNECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CONNECT UTILITY SINK FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOM AND KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND MAINTAIN.

11. Jun 25, 2019 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

    • Serious Priority

      HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

      OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED UTILTIY SINK NOT CONNECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CONNECT UTILITY SINK FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOM AND KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NORTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS.