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THE LEARNING PLACE

406-414 E 75TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

THE LEARNING PLACE has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 22, 2019. The most recent inspection, on September 24, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

2 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.

  • 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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on April 29, 2024. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hand hygiene is the most important way to stop germs spreading between children, residents and staff. Inspectors check that sinks are stocked and easy to reach, that staff wash their hands when required (for example after diapering or before handling food), and that sick staff stay away from work.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 29, 2024. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • 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 November 30, 2023. 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 September 6, 2022. 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 once on August 22, 2019. For example: FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

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.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • NOTED LEAK COMING FROM "SANITIZING SINK" DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  2. License

    4 infractions

    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED MULTI-USE CONTAINERS STORED UNDER PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CONTAINERS UNDER DISPENSER TO PROTECT FROM SPLASH AND CONTAMINATION.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING OUTLET COVER ALONG WALL NEAR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN INFANT ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THE RIGHT (WHEN INSIDE FACING THE DOOR) NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES AND FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE CLOSET/STORAGE SPACES WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE THE AREAS AND ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR. MAINTAIN AREAS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOORS AROUND THE WASHER/DRYER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
  4. License

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM(1/4" GAP). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WEATHER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE DEEP FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN INTERIOR.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED MILK HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 62 F . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 1 GALLON OF MILK ($4). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY IN FACILTY. OBSERVED 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN 2-3 YEAR OLD CHILDREN'S PLAY ROOM; OBSERVED 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN AREA NEAR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
  7. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. License

    5 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH APPROXIMATE NUMBERS. IN THE FOOD PREP AREA APPROX 25-30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE SIDES OF BOTH REFRIGERATOR UNITS AND UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT. LAUNDRY ROOM APRROX 10-15 ALONG WALL EDGE IN THE CORNER NEAR DOOR AND SIDE OF MACHINES. STAFF BREAK ROOM APPROX 20 DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. APPROX 5-10 DROPPINGS IN CORNERS OF THE ROOMS WHERE SLEEPING COTS ARE HELD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDE SERVICE WITH SERVICE LOG BEFORE RE-INSPECTION OF 10/5/2021. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAK AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA COMING FROM THE DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN FOOD PREP DRY STORAGE WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. LAUNDRY ROOM WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS AROUND WASHING AND DRYING UNITS. A BUILD UP OF DUST ALONG THE BASE BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN ALL THE CHILDRENS ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENING AT THE BASE OF THE WALLS THAT NEED TO BE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST AND INSECT HARBORING AND OR ENTERING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPEN AREAS THROUGHOUT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED STORAGE CLOSETS WITH A EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OF MATERIALS USED THROUGHOUT FACICILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  9. License Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 2 REAR DOORS NOT PROTECTED FROM RODENT ENTRY A BOTTOM AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR FAUCET OF MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED RAW BRICK NOT SEALED IN INFANT ROOM AND CHILDREN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE STOVE IN KITCHEN . MUST INSTALL
  10. License

    12 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 95-98.F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER AT HAND SINKS IN CLASSROOMS AND WASHROOMS. MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100.F. MUST REPAIR.PRIORITY VIOLATION
    • 11. FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
      • NO CATERING CONTRACT PROVIDED FOR FOOD SOURCE FOR DAYCARE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COOLER FOR SITE. PRORITY VIOLATION
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 2 REAR DOORS NOT PROTECTED FROM RODENT ENTRY A BOTTOM AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED WATER PIPES IN ABOVE CEILING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE PIPES OR INSTALL DROP CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST HAVE ADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION OF FOODS IN PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO SANITIZER FOR CHLORINE TEST KIT FOR DISH WASHING AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR FAUCET OF MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED RAW BRICK NOT SEALED IN INFANT ROOM AND CHILDREN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE STOVE IN KITCHEN . MUST INSTALL.

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