New Knowledge Learning Center, Inc.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 15, 2025 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

2. Jan 29, 2025 Pass

   License · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: Multi use utensils and pots not inverted during storage. Instd to invert all and maintain. Pans improperly stored on top of grease trap with towel noted on grease trap. Instd to remove towel and store pans on proper storage shelf and maintain

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Ventilation above stove in poor repair. Instd to repair and maintain same

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Apr 4, 2024 Closed

   Canvass · Out of Business

   The inspector found this business closed.

   No violations

4. Sep 19, 2023 Pass

   License · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed slow drain at three compartment sink in the kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     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 waste receptacle in staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

5. Jul 27, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Pic without city of chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain and post on premises

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Missing handwash signage at handwash sinks in prep area and handwash sinks in toilet rooms and classrooms. Instd to provide signage and maintain

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Worn paint on raw wood shelf at handwash sink in infant room. Instd to re paint same so as surfaces to be non porous and easily cleanable

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: No trash receptacle at handwash sink in prep area. Instd to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on site while handling tcs foods (milk) nor certificate posted. Instd to provide and maintain. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

6. Sep 29, 2021 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

7. Sep 21, 2021 Fail

   License · Fail

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: See violation #60

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2453232 dated 10-9-20 #56 observed stove not completely under ventilation hood in prep area. Instructed manager to properly store stove completely under ventilation hood. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

8. Oct 9, 2020 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods inside refrigerator maintain improper cold temperatures. Approx 9 gallons of milk at improper temperatures ranging from 45.0f- 46.0f, and 2-lbs of potato salad at 46.0f. Instructed to maintain cold tcs foods at 41.0f or below. Pic removed and discarded foods at cost approx $50.00-cos. Priority violation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed stove not completely under ventilation hood in prep area. Instructed manager to properly store stove completely under ventilation hood.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

9. Nov 15, 2019 Pass

   License · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no waste receptacle at hand washing sink in prep area. Waste receptacles shall be provided in all areas waste is commonly discarded.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed stove not completely under ventilation hood in prep area. Instructed manager to properly store stove completely under ventilation hood.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

10. Aug 31, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.11 observed no employee health policy on premises at this time. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no clean up procedure for cleaning vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11c observed the interior of the oven and bottom warmoing drawer not clean, instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

11. Nov 7, 2017 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

12. Feb 16, 2017 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Raw wood shelving in cabinets in prep area. Instd to seal/paint same

13. Feb 7, 2017 Fail

    License · Fail

    3 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: Over 40 mice droppings scattered along wallbase in rear storage area, and behind stove. Instd to remove all droppings, clean and sanitize areas. Contact pest control for updated service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Raw wood shelving in cabinets in prep area. Instd to seal/paint same. Chest freezer with excessive ice accumulation. Instd to defrost and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Wallbase in storage closet in poor repair, missing, causing gap along wall and floor. Instd to provide tight fitting wallbase coving. Gap around electrical outlet in hallway leading to outside play area. Instd to seal same.

14. Aug 30, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

15. Oct 6, 2015 Pass

    License · 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: Observed the ceiling light shield outside the rear food pantry not clean, instructed to clean.

16. Oct 18, 2013 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations