Loop Learning Center, Inc
2001 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Apr 20, 2026
Loop Learning Center, Inc was last inspected on April 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
April 20, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
14 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 (b-d): observed the handwashing sink in the employee toilet room in the hallway near the afterschool area of the facility not properly functioning. Water must run continously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-201.11: observed ice build up in the inside of the mini cooler in the infant/ baby room. Instructed to remove ice build up and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.13: observed slight debris on the floor surrounding the grease trap under the three compartment sink and on the side of the oven. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed the handwashing sink in the employee toilet room in the hallway near the afterschool area of the facility not properly functioning. Water must run continously for at least 15 seconds before reactivating faucet.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods found in the refrigerator in the food prep area. Whole milk (46.0f), cheese sticks (50.0f), two bags of cube cheese (49.0f), strawberry yogurt (48.0f), and silk milk (48.0f). Manager discarded approximately 20lbs and 1 gallon worth of product at $75. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of a refrigerator at 51.0f with tcs foods stored inside for human consumption. The refrigerator found out of compliance was at the end of the food prep area near a classroom. A held for inspection tag was placed on the unit. Please review tag removal instructions in the comments. Must have refrigerators at a proper cold holding temperature of 41.0f or below. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up in the inside of the mini cooler in the infant/ baby room. Instructed to remove ice build up and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight debris on the floor surrounding the grease trap under the three compartment sink and on the side of the oven. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in adult restroom near infant room. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle for sanitary products and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the employee toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found dust particles on the wall in the rear classroom wall. Instructed to clean and maintain walls.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found the toilet room across from the kitchen with no ventilation. Instructed to provide ventilation and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge that a vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Thermometers needed in a reach in coolers. Correct and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Remove peeling paint at ceiling of the little bears room, and replace water damaged ceiling tile in same area.
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inadequate ventilation above cooking stove,observed a residential type ductless hood covering half the cooking area, extensive cooking ( raw ground beef ) generating cooking odors. Instructed to install adequate ducted ventilation hood that is adequate.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Inaccurate metal stem thermometer. Instructed to obtain good working one.
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must seal holes under sinks around the pipes where needed.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.