Plato Learning Center

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Feb 7, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

2. Jan 11, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1 of 2 handinks in 2nd floor boys' toilet room in disrepair on left-hand side. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

3. Feb 22, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered bins in the girls bathroom on the 1st floor and basement. And also the female teacher washroom on the 2nd floor. Instructed to provide. Manager ordered while i was on site

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one burnt out light bulb in the main prep line. Instructed to replace.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Feb 1, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the reach in freezer with spillage on the floor. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under and around the cooking and non cooking equipment with a build up of dirt, foods and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible harboring of pest and insects.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dust on the hood ventilation filters. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible contamination of foods prepared.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Jun 22, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

6. Jun 21, 2021 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

7. Jan 14, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at all staff restrooms on premise. Instructed to provide a hand washing sign in all staff restrooms on premise.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed femeale employee with no hair restraint while prepping food upon sanitarian arrival. Instructed to provide and maintain hair restraints while in food prep areas and while prepping food.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the 2nd floor left sink in the boys restroom mixing valve in need of adjustment. Instructed to repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the women staff restroom and unisex staff restroom (inside teacher's lounge. Instructed to provide a covered receptacle in the restrooms.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed holes on the wall in the kitchen on the left side near the stove. Instructed to seal the holes on the wall in the kitchen.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the office/dry storage room and unused equipment (dish machine) in the kitchen underneath the three compartment sink. Instructed to oraganize and remove unused equipment of premise.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Mar 20, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior bottom of the milk cooler storage units to remove debris.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors in the cooler/gym storage room needs detail cleaning to remove spills and/or debris.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. May 3, 2018 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

     Inspector’s note: Repair the drain line water leak under the 3 compartment sink.

10. May 1, 2018 Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow

      Inspector’s note: Improper waste water disposal. Observed an excessive amount of water leaking from the top and sides of the grease trap when the water was drained from the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed to replace the grease trap. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: No pest control log book provided on the premises and evidence of rodent activity in the food prep area. Observed over 100 mouse droppings in the following areas: on the floor in the dry storage room/office under the storage shelves and in the corner around the hvac unit, on the floor in the corner around the hot water heater in the food prep area and on the floor behind the coffee service station in the food prep area. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from these areas and to have the pest control company provide a pest control log book and additional pest control service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the 2 door prep cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor in the food prep area throughout. Observed standing water along the wall of the food prep area. Must maintain the floor dry.

11. Apr 26, 2018 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Facilities do not maintain proper temperature. Observed the milk cooler with an air temperature of 53.6f. Potentially hazardous food (milk) was stored in the cooler at the time of the inspection. Management instructed to repair and maintain the cooler below 40f. Also observed the walk-in freezer with an air temperature of 36f. Must repair and maintain the freezer below 0f. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous food at improper temperature inside of the milk cooler. Observed milk at 45.7f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 600 pints of milk worth $145. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow

      Inspector’s note: Improper waste water disposal. Observed an excessive amount of water leaking from the top and sides of the grease trap when the water was drained from the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed to replace the grease trap. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: No pest control log book provided on the premises and evidence of rodent activity in the food prep area. Observed over 100 mouse droppings in the following areas: on the floor in the dry storage room/office under the storage shelves and in the corner around the hvac unit, on the floor in the corner around the hot water heater in the food prep area and on the floor behind the coffee service station in the food prep area. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from these areas and to have the pest control company provide a pest control log book and additional pest control service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the 2 door prep cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor in the food prep area throughout. Observed standing water along the wall of the food prep area. Must maintain the floor dry.

12. Mar 9, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: KITCHEN ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, ALSO IN ALL TOILET ROOMS ON THE BASEMENT,1st,2nd FLOORS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: NOTED LOW PRESSURE, TIMING ISSUES, AND BROKEN HAND SINKS IN THE KIDS TOILET ROOMS ON THE 1st & 2nd FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. TOILET ROOMS HAVE 2 SINKS.

13. Feb 4, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors in the storage/office area,along wall base and corners

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from the storage closet in washroom in basement area,to prevent rodent harborage

14. Apr 24, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior bottom of hot holding unit.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor under boiler in rear of kitchen.

15. Sep 25, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on both milk coolers.must remove rust from shelving units in kitchen 2- door cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of hot holding unit.must clean food storage shelving units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dirt and food debri from floor along wall bases in prep area ,food storage area and mop sink closets.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust on ventilation vents where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,organize,remove articles of floor in mop sink closets,food storage area,reach in freezer.

16. Nov 26, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean the walkin freezer floor has some food debris on it.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean the ceiling vent and ceiling around the vents in the kitchen has dust buildup.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Drippy faucet at the 3-compartment sink. Must repair or replace it.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate and organize articles off of floor and away from walls east side of the lunchroom area behind partician.

17. Apr 22, 2013 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

18. Apr 15, 2013 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: The double front east doors and the double west doors not tight fitting or insect or rodent proofed. Serious citation given 7-38-020 must make the all the front doors tight fitting, insect and rodent proofed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust from oven and hood.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floor in lunch room,2nd fl. Mop sink closet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must adjust some faucet handles at hand sinks in boy's and girl's toilet rooms. Must repair or replace the faucets in the girls 1st floor toilet room (second sink) water comes out very slowly.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in lunchroom area behind partician and 1st and 2nd fl. Mopsink area.

19. Mar 12, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM PREP TABLES,HOOD.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN LUNCH ROOM,2ND FL. MOP SINK CLOSET.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL OR REPAIR WALL COVERING IN LUNCH ROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD SERVING AREA & LUNCH ROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: 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.MUST ADJUST SOME FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS IN BOY'S & GIRL'S TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY HANDLE ON TOILETROOM IN 2ND FL. GIRL'S.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN LUNCHROOM AREA BEHIND PARTICIAN & 2ND FL. MOPSINK AREA.

20. May 23, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. NOTED A CRACKED IN WALL 1ST FLOOR WOMENS WASHROOM NEAR THE WINDOW, REPAIR SAME.

21. Dec 6, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

22. May 24, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations