Pathways to Learning Child Care Center Incorp.
3416-3418 W 79th St, Chicago, IL 60652
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60652 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Oct 9, 2026
Pathways to Learning Child Care Center Incorp. was last inspected on October 9, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
October 9, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
15 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed hole in children's toilet room wall next to 2nd toilet bowl. Instructed to patch and maintain as a means of controlling pests from entering establishment.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mold like substance in staff toilet room under washbowl sink. Instructed to remove and maintain. Observed debris and dust in equipment closet behind and around water heater. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Missing splashguard inbetween handwash sink and 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide splashguard and maintain
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils (spoons) not inverted during storage. Instd to store inverted
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light bulbs in kitchen prep area. Instructed to replace bulbs and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Missing splashguard inbetween handwash sink and 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils not stored inverted. Instd to store inverted, handle up
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed exterior of storage cabinet doors not clean of debris. Instructed to clean/ maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in staff east washroom. Instructed all washrooms usedd by females must have a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Must provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Evidence of improper pest control on site. Observed 45 mice droppings on floors in both furnace rooms. Instructed to clean/ sanitize areas. Recommed pest service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed exterior of storage cabinet doors not clean of debris. Instructed to clean/ maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in staff east washroom. Instructed all washrooms usedd by females must have a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Must provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observeed opening/ hole in lower wall corner in furnace room by kitchen. Must seal to prevent hiding areas for pest.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom of front west door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed hot water leak at right hand washing sink in children east washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide and maintan.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in staff east washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls behind deep freezer dry storage area, openings along baseboards in staff east washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintian.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling vent in dry storage area, filters in ventilation hood, food debris on floors along walls and corners in kitchen and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed light shield missing above reach-in cooler and freezer in dry storage area.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical2 general 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: Observed no employee health policy on premises during inspection. Instructed to have said policy and maintain. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 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: Observed no clean-up for vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean-up kit on premises during inspection. Instructed to have said procedure and the necessary clean-up kit items. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat/tcs foods without proper date marking and disposition. Instructed that tcs foods being held over 24 hours in cold holding must have proper date marking and disposition date. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed hole at the bottom of the wall in the kids bathroom adjacent to the kitchen area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed light bulb in class area not working. Instructed to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed the adult restroom light is out, instructed to replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Utility sink slow draining. Instd to repair and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils improperly stored. Instd to store handle up.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of cabinets in prep area, interior bottom of refrigeration not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain.
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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: Walls in prep area not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Utility sink slow draining. Instd to repair and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 general Show violations
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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: Observed approximately 20 mouse droppings inside of the cabinet in the kitchen. Instructed to clean and sanitize the inside of the cabinet and provide additional pest control to eliminate pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed small cooler freezer with excessive ice, instructed to defrost and clean. Also clean oven and bottom drawer of the stove.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under and around the 3 comp. Sink, and stove not clean, instricted to clean.
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Need to seal all raw wood ie, storage shelves, and new doors.
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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: Need to repair ceiling rear before and after school class room. Need to paint wall rear restroom past kitchen. Also clean wall vents outside kitchen area.
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