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BREAKTHROUGH BEGINNERS

3219 W CARROLL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60624 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

BREAKTHROUGH BEGINNERS has been inspected 15 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 24, 2015. The most recent inspection, on June 22, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

2 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on June 22, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 22, 2026. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on July 13, 2018. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 12 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on June 22, 2026. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 7 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 12, 2017. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

15 inspections

  1. License

    3 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO OPERABLE THERMOMETER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN IN UNISEX WASHROOM AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR REFRIGERATORS IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND OVENS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
  3. License

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES IN PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FREE OF FOOD, DUST DIRT BUILD UP.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • NOTED TRASH ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND RESIDUE IN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE NOT MEETING HOT WATER SANITIZER REQUIREMENTS OF AT LEAST 180F FOR THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.DISHWASHER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND RESIDUE IN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2561624 DATED: 8/2/22 NOT CORRECTED; #53-OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL. #53 OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON THE STAFF -OILET ROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING CONTAMINATION OF HANDS FROM TOUCHING DOORS AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN WASHED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE WITH VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
  6. License

    3 infractions

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON THE STAFF TOILET ROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING CONTAMINATION OF HANDS FROM TOUCHING DOORS AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN WASHED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND LINT UNDER AND AROUND THE LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
  7. License

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
  9. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
  10. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. License

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN ROOM 122 ON THE WALLS, AND CEILING. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020A.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATOR IN ROOM 121.
  12. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KIDS CLASS ROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE SPILLS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NOTED THE FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  13. License

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN STORAGE CLOSETS AND ELECTRICAL CLOSET WHERE PRESENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST VENTS IN WASHROOMS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES IN CLASSROOMS AND CLOSETS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS. CUT DOWN TALL WEEDS IN PARKING LOT NEAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
  14. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE OVENS, AND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN BETWEEN ALL THE HEAVY PIECES OF EQUIPMENT IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPLACE BATTERIES IN THE ONE OF THE FAUCETS IN THE CHILDRENS'S WASHROOM AND ONE OF THE FAUCETS OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN CLASSROOM 120.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL ARTICLES STORED ON FLOORS INCLOSETS IN CLASSROOMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN THE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
  15. License

    1 infraction

    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM REFRIGERATORS.

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