Downtown Childrens Learning Place

Year by year

Inspections

1. Nov 18, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR IN MECHANICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2. May 22, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED CONTAINER OF SINGLE-USE GLOVES STORED UNCOVERED NEAR THE REAR INFANT AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CONTAINER OF GLOVES PARTIALLY COVERED OR RELOCATE TO AN AREA WHERE THEY ARE EXPOSED TO SPLASHES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE (REAR PANELS AND HOSES) TO BE SOILED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WALL AND DRAIN PLUMBING BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PHYSICAL FACILITIES AND PLUMBING AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

3. Aug 24, 2023 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE IN BUSY BEE CLASSROOM AS WELL AS LARGE COMMON AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET DOOR NEXT TO BUILIND ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

4. Aug 15, 2023 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, 2 AND HALF GALLONS OF MILK RANGING BETWEEN 53.5F- 59.2F, 3 LBS SLICED DELI TURKEY 58.6F, 3.2 LBS HUMMUS @54.0F, AND .5 LBS SLICED DELI CHEESE @53.4F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE DISCARDED BY PIC VOLUNTARILY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT IN PREP AREA @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @55.0F AND USED TO STORE VARIOUS TCS FOOD (MILK, HUMMUS, SLICED DELI MEAT AND CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF UNIT AND REPAIR TO 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATON. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 15 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT THE HALLWAY WITH TEACHER PHOTOS ON WALL, IN CLASSROOM NEXT TO INFANT ON STORAGE CLOSET DOORS, WINDOW SHADE AND ON SURFACES OF FURNITURE. NOTED 4 ON PLUMBING FIXTURES IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR PROVIDED FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR IN USE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET DOOR NEXT TO BUILIND ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE IN BUSY BEE CLASSROOM AS WELL AS LARGE COMMON AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

5. Dec 16, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Dec 14, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     No hot running water at hand wash sinks. Highest temp reaches 75f, instructed to provide 100f minimum water temp at all hand wash sink. Priority violation 7-38-030.

7. Mar 2, 2021 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED HOSE WITH SPLITTER ATTACHED TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR OF CLOSET IN PLAYROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED LARGE GAPS BETWEEN FLOORS AND BASEBOARD IN REAR RESTROOM ON THE RIGHT, AND SEVERAL DAMAGED BASEBOARDS IN THE OTHER 3 RESTROOMS (PEELING PAINT, ETC.). MUST REPAIR DAMAGED BASEBOARDS AND MUST FILL ALL GAPS IN BETWEEN FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION IN CEILING OF UTILITY CLOSET. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

8. May 14, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

9. Mar 19, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     - OBSERVED THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE CENTER CLASSROOM SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     - OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE FRIDGE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

10. Aug 13, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      2-12.12(A) NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (MILK) IS HANDLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      2-102.14 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH BIOHAZARD CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

11. Mar 23, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      FOOD NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, FOUND MILK STORED IN CARAFE IN REFRIGERATOR WITH NO DATE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP MILK IN ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND MISSING ONE IN DAIRY REFRIGERATOR, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN GOOD WORKING THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMP OF DELIVERED FOOD DAILY.

12. Apr 6, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE PLAYROOM CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE ITEMS SO THAT THEY ARE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.

13. Dec 3, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

14. Mar 11, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.