Village of Hope Learning Center

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 17, 2026 Fail

   License · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no outside commercial dumpster on site. Instructed manager to provide outside commercial dumpster for proper garbage disposal. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b)

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed loose baseboards in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair all loose baseboards and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no operable mechanical ventilation in student and staff washrooms. Instructed manager to provide operable mechanical ventilation in all washrooms.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

2. Jun 26, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed trash can in women's restrooms not covered. Instructed person in charge to provide trash can with lid or covered receptacle.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

3. Aug 2, 2024 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cooling unit in kitchen area with broken thermometer. Instructed to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

4. Aug 15, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed minor debris and spiderwebs behind bookshelves in large common room for older children. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Nov 4, 2022 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing handwashing signage in rear washrooms. Instructed person in charge to place handwashing signage at all handsinks and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris in kitchen prep area behind shelving and equipment and in corners. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Jun 28, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in two toilet rooms used by staff. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint in infant room and missing/stained/damaged ceiling tiles in laundry room. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Jul 16, 2020 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Jul 9, 2020 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed evidence of rodent activity. Observed about 10 rodent droppings located on the floor in various areas along the walls in the dry storage room, observed about 20 rodent droppings in between the wall and the refrigerators in the food prep area and observed about 10 rodent droppings located behind the reach in freezer in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

9. Jun 10, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed baseboards in the kitchen area next to the cabinets in disrepair------observed water stained ceiling tiles and missing ceiling tiles in the toddler room, gentle bears room, and in the laundry room. Instructed to replace/repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dust and dirt in the cubbie holes of the storage areas in the toddler room, infant room, and gentle room. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Jul 24, 2018 Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · 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: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

      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: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN GENTLE BEARS ROOM.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

11. Jul 17, 2018 Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employees health policy procedure.must provide and maintain.

      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: Observed no clean -up policy for vomiting and diarrheal.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 30 or more rodent droppings on food storage cart and on floor next to refrigerator in kitchen,infants room on floor next to shelving unit and in closet,laundry/hot water tank room along wall base behind aticles along walls.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 7/17/18.(priority foundation 7-38-020a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3- compartment sink grease trap over flowing at waste pipe and pouring waste water and food debris on floor in food prep area when water is released from sink.must repair and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030c)

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpsters lids has an appx."1/2-1"gap on lids ,broken and appears to have been gnawed on ,trash and debris on ground around dumpsters.must remove trash and debris from ground and have lids on dumsters tight fitting.(priority foundation 7-38-020b)

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing and loose wall bases in infants,kitchen and gentle bears,stained and missing ceiling tiles in royal riders,infants and gentle bears.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls and window sills in infants room.must remove spider webs from toy shelves in all classrooms.must seal holes in wall bases in water meter closet ,kitchen behind refrigerator.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burnt out light in gentle bears room.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served at this time.must be on site at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

12. Dec 20, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · 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 stained ceiling tiles in the following areas: -throughout kitchen area, -men's restroom near pastor study and -gentle bear classroom. Instructed manager to replace and maintain at all times.

13. Dec 8, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · 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: Observed mice droppings in the following: 20 or more in kitchen area, behind stove along wall and floor junction. 30 more along floor and wall junction in 3 to 5 year old and 2 year old classroom. 20 or more in furnace closet along wall and floor junction. 10 or more in water utility closet along wall and floor junction. 15 or more in adorable angles classroom along floor and wall junction and along sides of exposed hand sink. Also observed door not rodent proof. Bottom of exit door, next to kitchen, in 3 to 5 year old classroom, with 3 to 4, ¾ inch holes and rust deterioration. Instructed manager to repair door to prevent rodent harbaorage. Instructed manager to repair bottom of door and clean affected areas and to schedule visit with pest control operator before re inspection date. Serious violation # 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed kitchen hood filters and housing unit with excessive dust build up. Instructed manager to detail clean 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: Observed stained ceiling tiles in the following areas: -throughout kitchen area, -men's restroom near pastor study and -gentle bear classroom. Also found broken light shield in gentle bear classroom and observed missing ceiling tile in gentle bear classroom. Instructed manager to replace and maintain at all times.

14. Jul 19, 2016 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the cabinet interior of large deep fryer and the exterior of the table top deep fryer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floors throughout all storage and kitchen areas along the bases of the walls, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment(dirt, dust, cob webs present).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean walls thrughout kitchen area, and in classrooms where stains and dirt are present. Clean all areas where cob webs are present in preschool classroom and in kitchen area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaky faucet at 3 compartment sink

15. Jul 15, 2016 Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Exposed handsink disconnected in food prep area, must complete repairs. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: No chemical test kit on premises. Serious violation. 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the cabinet interior of large deep fryer and the exterior of the table top deep fryer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floors throughout all storage and kitchen areas along the bases of the walls, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment(dirt, dust, cob webs present).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean walls thrughout kitchen area, and in classrooms where stains and dirt are present. Clean all areas where cob webs are present in preschool classroom and in kitchen area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaky faucet at 3 compartment sink.

16. Jun 19, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 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 a light amount of dust on the vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment; clean vents. Observed some water stained ceiling tiles thru out; establishment is scheduled for roof repairs; replace tiles where needed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The lights above the deep freezer in the rear of the kitchen are not shielded; provide shields for the lights.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No thermometer provided for the white refrigerator in rear of kitchen; provide a thermometer.

17. Jul 31, 2014 Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior/exterior of coolers not clean, debris build-up. Instd to clean same 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: Stained ceiling tiles on site thru out. Replace same. Chipped paint and worn surfaces on walls in prep area and dining area. Instd to repair/paint same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No light in utility sink storage closet. Provide same.