Precious Little One's Learning Center, Inc.
221 E 51st St, Chicago, IL 60615
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60615 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Apr 22, 2026
Precious Little One's Learning Center, Inc. was last inspected on April 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
April 22, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
16 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
1 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 no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to provide.
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: Observed ice buildup in small infant room refrigerator. Instructed manager to defrost and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet on left hand washing sink in girls washroom, insufficient hot water temperature at left sink in girls washroom, right sink in boys washroom and hand sink in toddler room. Instructed manager to repair, adjust mixing valves and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed openings around pipe fittings under hand washing sinks and behind grease trap in prep, washroom and classroom areas. Observed openings at lower baseboards in classroom areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings around pipe fittings, along baseboards and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general1 paperwork 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 policy in place for employee health. Must provide. 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 procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events and clean-up kit. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leak at hand wash sink in kitchen from faucet. Must repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Remove clutter in break room area to provide adequate inspection aisles for cleaning and pest monitoring.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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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: Observed raw wood at bottom of beam in the kitchen. Must paint or seal all raw wood surfaces to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
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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: Observed several missing ceiling tiles, opening in walls, and openings in ceilings throughout facility. Must repair/replace all holes or missing ceiling tiles to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical sanitizer test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper sanitizer concentration in 3-compartment sink, wash cloth and cleaning solution. Serious violation 7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean mouth guard on water fountain.
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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: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in all prep, classroom, breakroom, washroom, and storage areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Secure loose washbowls to wall in girls washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding. Separate cleaning equipment from canned goods inside storage cabinets in kitchen. Organize all storage, break room and utility closet areas to prevent pest harborage.
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Pass
License · Pass
3 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: Detail clean student storage cubbies.
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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: Must detail clean floors in wash rooms, in the kitchen and in the mop sink closet.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must minimize clutter in the rear storage closet.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
9 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BAGS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON CABINET IN YELLOWROOM.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASETRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON CABINET IN YELLOWROOM.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASETRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.
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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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN ALL CLASSROOMS,KITCHEN AND MOPSINK CLOSET ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TRIM IN ORANGEROOM.
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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: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN KITCHEN,CLASSROOMS,TOILETROOMS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN BOY'S TOILETROOM AND ORANGEROOM.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET IN BOY'S.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: nspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR YELLOWROOM REFRIGERATOR.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
10 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 evidence of more than 75 rodent droppings in various areas such as in kitchen behind wash machine,breakroom/lunchroom along wall bases and in between articles on floor,blueroom on shelving units in block area and on floor in reading area,yellowroom in cubbies and on floor next to cubbies,greenroom on floor near handsink and lounge & block area,mopsink closet on floor in between articles.also exterior side of building openings in bricks near garbage dumpster could be possible rodent entry point.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas,seal bricks.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 6/5/15.(serious 7-38-020)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must label plastic food storage bags with proper info given.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing door handle on cabinet in yellowroom.must remove rust from greasetrap at 3- comp sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean dust and debri from all classrooms cubbies and shelving units,mold build up in interior basin of 3- comp sink.
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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: Must clean debri from floor in all classrooms,kitchen and mopsink closet along wall bases.must repair or replace damaged floor trim in orangeroom.
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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 clean dust build up from vents in kitchen,classrooms,toiletrooms.must seal all openings around pipes leading into walls and ceilings in all classrooms.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout lights in boy's toiletroom and orangeroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky toilet in boy's.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer for yellowroom refrigerator.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must elevate,organize,remove articles off of floor and away from walls in mopsink closet.
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Pass
License · Pass
3 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: Observed dust on ceiling vent in kitchen; remove dust from vent.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Water pressure low at water fountain; increase water pressure at water fountain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must organize and maintain utility closet; elevate items from floor, hang up mops and brooms.
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