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PRODIGY CHILD LEARNING CENTER ANNEX

1932-1934 E 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60649 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

PRODIGY CHILD LEARNING CENTER ANNEX has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 18, 2014. The most recent inspection, on May 28, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 13 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 28, 2023. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 6, 2025. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 1, 2022. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 November 28, 2023. For example: TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 9, 2021. For example: UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

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.

13 inspections

  1. License

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  3. License

    0 infractions

  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • MILK COOLER IN NEED OF THERMOMETER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN TO MONITOR INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • WASTE CAN IN NEED OF COVER IN STAFF WASHROOM. INTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
  5. License

    4 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2-DOOR FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE KITCHEN NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AS REQUIRED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN FRONT OF THE KIDS AND EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE AIR VENT COVER DUSTY THROUGH OUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED TOILET NOT WORKING IN MULTI PURPOSE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DOOR TO STAFF TOILET ROOM IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING MECHANISM AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN FURNANCE ROOM IN MULTI PURPOSE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  7. License

    4 infractions

    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM IN WEST CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN CLASSROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP) ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
  9. License

    2 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO CLEAN UP POLICY; INSTRUCTED MANAGER 90 DAYS TO COMPLY; NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SOME DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE SOME CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET,TO PREVEBT RODENT HARBORAGE
  11. License

    1 infraction

    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO DIAL STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A DIAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.
  12. Canvass

    0 infractions

  13. License

    5 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • MUST PROVIDE A REFRIGERATION UNIT TO STORE COLD FOOD PRODUCTS. UNIT MUST BE ON AND MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MUST PROVIDE A HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR HOLDING HOT FOODS THAT WILL BE DELIVERED FROM THE CATERER.
    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS UPON REINSPECTION. (WORKERS ON SITE WORKING ON PIPE INSIDE OF THE WALL AND HAD TO SHUT OFF WATER AT THIS TIME).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL THE HOLE OBSERVED IN THE WALL BEHIND THE FURNACE ROOM. PROVIDE WALL COVING/BASEBOARD TO THAT SAME ROOM AT THE LOWER WALL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE THREE COMP SINK AND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST INSTALL A UTILITY (MOP SINK) WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE REFRIGERATION UNIT IF UNIT DOES NOT HAVE A THERMOMETER INSTALLED ON THE OUTSIDE. PROVIDE A STEM THERMOMETER FOR HOT FOODS TO TAKE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE FOOD DELIVERED DAILY FROM THE CATERER TO ENSURE IT IS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE.

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