The Learning Place
406-414 E 75TH ST, Chicago, IL 60619 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Daycare Above And Under 2 Years)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2664128
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 19 | 2 |
Inspections
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Sep 24, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAK COMING FROM "SANITIZING SINK" DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 13, 2025 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED MULTI-USE CONTAINERS STORED UNDER PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CONTAINERS UNDER DISPENSER TO PROTECT FROM SPLASH AND CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING OUTLET COVER ALONG WALL NEAR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN INFANT ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 29, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE RIGHT (WHEN INSIDE FACING THE DOOR) NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES AND FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CLOSET/STORAGE SPACES WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE THE AREAS AND ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR. MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AROUND THE WASHER/DRYER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 30, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM(1/4" GAP). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WEATHER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE DEEP FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN INTERIOR.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 13, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 6, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED MILK HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 62 F . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1 GALLON OF MILK ($4). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY IN FACILTY. OBSERVED 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN 2-3 YEAR OLD CHILDREN'S PLAY ROOM; OBSERVED 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN AREA NEAR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
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Serious
Priority
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Oct 5, 2021 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Sep 28, 2021 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH APPROXIMATE NUMBERS. IN THE FOOD PREP AREA APPROX 25-30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE SIDES OF BOTH REFRIGERATOR UNITS AND UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT. LAUNDRY ROOM APRROX 10-15 ALONG WALL EDGE IN THE CORNER NEAR DOOR AND SIDE OF MACHINES. STAFF BREAK ROOM APPROX 20 DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. APPROX 5-10 DROPPINGS IN CORNERS OF THE ROOMS WHERE SLEEPING COTS ARE HELD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDE SERVICE WITH SERVICE LOG BEFORE RE-INSPECTION OF 10/5/2021. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA COMING FROM THE DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN FOOD PREP DRY STORAGE WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. LAUNDRY ROOM WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS AROUND WASHING AND DRYING UNITS. A BUILD UP OF DUST ALONG THE BASE BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN ALL THE CHILDRENS ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENING AT THE BASE OF THE WALLS THAT NEED TO BE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST AND INSECT HARBORING AND OR ENTERING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPEN AREAS THROUGHOUT.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STORAGE CLOSETS WITH A EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OF MATERIALS USED THROUGHOUT FACICILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 6, 2019 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 2 REAR DOORS NOT PROTECTED FROM RODENT ENTRY A BOTTOM AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR FAUCET OF MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED RAW BRICK NOT SEALED IN INFANT ROOM AND CHILDREN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE STOVE IN KITCHEN . MUST INSTALL
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Aug 22, 2019 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 95-98.F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER AT HAND SINKS IN CLASSROOMS AND WASHROOMS. MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100.F. MUST REPAIR.PRIORITY VIOLATION
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Serious
Priority
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
NO CATERING CONTRACT PROVIDED FOR FOOD SOURCE FOR DAYCARE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COOLER FOR SITE. PRORITY VIOLATION
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 2 REAR DOORS NOT PROTECTED FROM RODENT ENTRY A BOTTOM AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED WATER PIPES IN ABOVE CEILING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE PIPES OR INSTALL DROP CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST HAVE ADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF FOODS IN PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER FOR CHLORINE TEST KIT FOR DISH WASHING AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR FAUCET OF MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED RAW BRICK NOT SEALED IN INFANT ROOM AND CHILDREN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE STOVE IN KITCHEN . MUST INSTALL.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.