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CATERPILLARS TO BUTTERFLIES LEARNING TREE LLC

10200-10204 S VINCENNES AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

CATERPILLARS TO BUTTERFLIES LEARNING TREE LLC has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 15, 2020. The most recent inspection, on July 30, 2026, recorded 6 infractions.

3 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 30, 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 on October 15, 2020. For example: PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

  • 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 October 29, 2024. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on October 15, 2020. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 11 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 30, 2026. For example: TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF THE SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATING THE FOOD STORED ON THE COUNTER AND FROM DISHES ON THE DRAIN BOARD. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • FOUND THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • FOUND THE TRASH CAN IN THE SHARED STAFF/CHILDREN TOILET ROOM BY THE FRONT DOOR WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH CAN WITH A LID AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND IN THE KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -FOUND THE VENT IN THE MIDDLE STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH A THICK BUILD UP DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND THE CEILING IN THE MIDDLE STAFF'S TOILET ROOM WITH DAMAGE/PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOUND A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
  2. License

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • ANY DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR, REMOVE AND SANITIZE THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • ALL SPONGES, SCOUR PADS, TOWELS ETC, WHEN WORN DISCARD AND ADD FRESH. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS NEEDED
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • COOKINF EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • HOLE IN WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIRING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (88.1F), HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA (80.5F), HAND WASHING SINK IN UNISEX WASHROOM (95F), HAND WASHING SINKS IN CHILDREN WASHROOM (74.7F-75.1F), HAND WASHING SINKS IN CLASSROOMS (74.9F-75.3F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 110F WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100F-120F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. License

    8 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS REQUIRED INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED 2ND REFRIGERATOR MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F. INSTRUCTED COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW.MUST REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING UNIT TO MAINTAIN FOODS HOT 135.0F OR HIGHER ON SITE FROM CATERING FOOD PROVIDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD, MILK TEMPERATURES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TESTING DEVICE FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING FACILITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • WASHROOMS USED BY ALL FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE IN TEACHERS WASHROOM.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE SHARED GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO BE USED BY DAYCARE NOT MAINTAINED. 3-LIDS DAMAGED, OPEN GARBAGE. NO LETTER FROM BUILDING OWNER TO USE DUMPSTER. MUST PROVIDE LETTER AND REPAIR LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED JANITOR CLOSET REAR STORAGE CLOSET IN INFANT ROOM AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREA, NOT MAINTAIN. STORAG, SUPPLIES UNNENESSARY ITEMS STORED ALL OVER FLOORS, WALLS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ORGANIZE STORAGE OFF FLORRS, WALLS AT LEAST 6- INCHES.

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