Northwest Institute For Contemporary Learning,inc

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Inspections

1. Nov 12, 2025 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     3-305.11: OBSERVED COOKED NOODLES INSIDE A STRAINER STORED NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORIKNG FOOD ITEMS NEAR HANDWASHING SINK TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

2. Nov 3, 2025 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED COOKED NOODLES INSIDE A STRAINER STORED NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORIKNG FOOD ITEMS NEAR HANDWASHING SINK TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED IMPROPER SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN THE TEST STRIPS WERE USED TO TEST SANITIZER DID NOT WORK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. INSPECTOR CHEMICAL QUAT TEST STRIPS WORKED WHEN CHECKING THE STRENGTH OF SANITIZER AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

3. Jan 28, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS BETWEEN USAGE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN THE JANITOR CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WARPED/LOOSE FITTING CEILING TILES IN CLASSROOMS 1 & 2. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED LIGHTBULBS WITH NO COVERING/SHIELDING IN THE KITCHEN, DRY STORAGE AND JANITOR CLOSET AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERING/SHIELDING.

4. Apr 11, 2024 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:15AM TO 9:05AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MILK WERE SERVED. AT 9:05AM CERTIFIED MANAGER SHIRLEY ALLISON ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN PREP AREA. FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE 18 COUNTS OF YOGURT BETWEEN 57.2F- 61.3F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED YOGURTS THAWING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

5. Nov 7, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Nov 3, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-602.13--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CABINETS/SHELVES IN THE ARTS/SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ARTS/SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE ARTS/SUPPLY BASKETS/EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.(NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR ELEVATION).

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WHERE NOTED TO OWNER.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTON REPORT#2584047 DATED:10/25/2023 #38--CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE;RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS OBSERVED TODAY IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES APPROXIMATELY 10-15 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS ON STORAGE SHELF IN THE REAR ARTS/SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM,APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE RIGHT CORNER BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE RACK IN THE KITCHEN,APPROXIMATELY 10-15 RODENT(MICE) DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND THE BACK OF THE WATER HEATER IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND APPROXIMATELY 10-15 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN REAR UNUSED CLASSROOM UNDERNEATH THE TABLES AND IN STUDENT CUBBIES WHERE TOY HATS/CAPS ARE STORED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

7. Oct 25, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROX:40 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS ON FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS INSIDE THE REAR ARTS/SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM AND IN REAR (2) UNUSED CLASSROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS;ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CABINETS/SHELVES IN THE ARTS/SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ARTS/SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE ARTS/SUPPLY BASKETS/EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.(NO MILK CRATES TO BE USED FOR ELEVATION).

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (11/10/2021) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.

8. Nov 10, 2021 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 WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING TCS FOODS (SPINACH, TOMATO, MEATBALLS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING TCS FOODS (SPINACH, TOMATO, MEATBALLS). CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED AT 12:22PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS: MILK (46.5F) TOMATO (46.5F). ALL COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES MUST BE 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD 6 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS AT A COST OF $8. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.6F. ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

10. Aug 27, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN LEFT CORNER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      UNABLE TO LOCATE THE ULITIY SINK BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE AND MAKE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE VISIBLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN LEVEL ONE CLASSROOM HOT NOZZLE TO BE BROKEN FURTHEST TO THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE LEVEL ONE ROOM AND NEAR THE FRONT DESK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES LEADING TO THE LAUNDRY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN LEVEL 3 CLASSROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, CUBBIES INTERIOR OF STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND DIRT BUILDUP. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHTSHIELD IN THE EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROOM IN LEVEL THREE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS WHERE THE POTS AND PANS ARE STORED VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO LIDS FOR TRASH CANS IN UNISEX BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND CABINETS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NO PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN UNISEX BATHROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

12. Nov 7, 2017 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 CRACKED CEILING TITLE IN KIDS RESTROOM, NEXT TO LEVEL 1 CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FAUCET HANDLE, ON FAR LEFT CORNER, IN KIDS RESTROOM NEXT TO LEVEL 1 CLASSROOM, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK FAUCET IN REAR JANITOR CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL. MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.

13. Oct 13, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST INSTALL THE TOILET TANK TOP FOR ONE TOILET BOWL IN THE CHILDRENS WASHROOM