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LEARN CHARTER SCHOOL

212 S FRANCISCO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60612 · School

Inspection summary

LEARN CHARTER SCHOOL has been inspected 20 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 20, 2010. The most recent inspection, on September 23, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

5 of 20 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Food source, labelling and allergens and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 23, 2026. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 19, 2013. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 September 9, 2022. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 17 times across 12 separate inspections, most recently on September 9, 2022. For example: SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 9, 2022. For example: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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.

20 inspections

  1. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR TCS FOODS AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. FOUND TWO PACKAGES OF HAM DELI MEAT (48.6F-48.7F), YOGURTS (46.8F), AND HAM SANDWICHES (65.8F) ALL STORED INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST BE 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATLEY 15LBS AT $115 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE HALLWAY AND FOR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN STRIPS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND THE 2ND FLOOR BOYS (LEFT SIDE) AND 2ND FLOOR GIRLS (LEFT SIDE) WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK PUSH BUTTONS WITH LESS THAN 15 SECONDS OF RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO RECALIBRATE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK PUSH BUTTONS TO A MINIMAL 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME WHEN PUSHED.
    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • FOUND BOXES OF SINGLE USE LUNCH TRAYS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE CAFETERIA. MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING INSIDE THE CAFETERIA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BOYS WASHROOM CLOSEST TO THE DOCK. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE.
  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON RIGHT SIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
  7. Canvass

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED 2ND FROM LAST TOILET IN GIRLS RESTROOM (2ND FLOOR) COVERED WITH BLACK GARBAGE BAG. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED STORAGE SHELVING UNIT MOUNTED TO THE WALL IN THE CAFETERIA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
  10. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED STORAGE SHELVING UNIT MOUNTED TO THE WALL IN THE CAFETERIA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
  11. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF DAIRY COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.
  12. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND THE MILK COOLERS IN THE HALLWAY. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE KIDS TOILET ROOMS. REMOVE THE THICK DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEFT FAUCET IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM ON THE 1ST FL. ADJUST IT SO THAT IT STAYS ON FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.
  13. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SEAL LOOSE GASKETS ON MILK COOLER.
  14. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY CERTIFICATED POSTED OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN PATTIES, STRING BEANS AND MILK. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED # 7-38-012.
  15. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • THE BOTTLES OF SANITIZER ARE NOT LABELED, LABEL ALL CLEANING PRODUCTS
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE BATHROOM WALL AREAS BELOW THE SOAP DISPENSERS AND AIR DRYERS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE WALLS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. THE CLASSROOM SINKS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE SINKS IN DETAIL.
  16. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • THE NORTH MILK COOLER HAS AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48f. THE COOLER HAS AN ATTACHED LOG DATED 9-9-2013 THUR 9-11-2013 DOCUMENTING 47f, 46f AND 45f TEMPERATURES IN SAID COOLER. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, PRODUCT DISCARDED.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • APPROXIMATELY 120 POUNDS OF MILK CARTONS AND PRE-CUT PINEAPPLE PIECES WERE FOUND AT 46.3f TO 48f INTERNAL TEMPERATURE. APPROXIMATELY $ 480.00 WORTH OF PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • THE BOTTLES OF SANITIZER ARE NOT LABELED, LABEL ALL CLEANING PRODUCTS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE BATHROOM WALL AREAS BELOW THE SOAP DISPENSERS AND AIR DRYERS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE WALLS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. THE CLASSROOM SINKS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE SINKS IN DETAIL.
  17. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. ONE SINK IN BOTH THE GIRLS AND BOYS WASHROOM HAS NO RUNNING WATER; PROVIDE. BOTH WASHROOMS HAVE FOUR SINKS EACH.
  18. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH STUDENT WASHROOMS WHERE NEEDED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • ONE OF FOUR HANDSINKS IN BOYS WASHROOM HAS NO RUNNING WATER; PROVIDE.
  19. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; STORAGE CABINETS IN CLASSROOMS #18,19,20,25, AND 27, MILK COOLER AT 2ND FLOOR AND 2ND MOP SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE 3RD FLOOR BOILER ROOM AND MOP SINKS CLOSETS.
  20. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. The sinks in the class rooms are dirty in general, clean and maintain the sinks daily.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. The hand sink drain in room # 27 is slow, the sink in room # 22 leaks. Both sinks were repaired at this time.

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