Pass

Rainforest Learning Center, Inc

2545 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60647 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 19, 2026

Rainforest Learning Center, Inc was last inspected on August 19, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

August 19, 2026 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed gap opening approx 1/2 inch at bottom of the kitchen rear exit doors.instructed to make doors tight fitting all across the bottoms to prevent pest entry and maintain.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspection history

14 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly.must store inverted.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the microwave not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the prep kitchen, instructed to organize and remove items no being used/relocate the bikes for the children.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Conditional

    License · 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: 2-201.11 no written employee health policy provided on the premises. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010. 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 no clean-up procedure provided for vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide a clean-up procedure and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 no probe thermometer provided on premises to take food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

  8. 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: Remove dusts accumulations from ventilation covers in students toilet rooms and seal noticeable openings at ceiling areas around electrical pipes in the infant classroom#4 and maintain.

  9. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow

      Inspector’s note: Premises had plumber on site on previous inspection date:09/13/2017 to repair other plumbing issue.at this time,observed the open site floor drain/drain pipe completely sealed.observed waste water backing up into the left and right compartments of the dishwashing 3-compartment sink when the water is filled/released.instructed to make the necessary plumbing repairs and maintain as required.critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove dusts accumulations from ventilation covers in students toilet rooms and seal noticeable openings at ceiling areas around electrical pipes in the infant classroom#4 and maintain.

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow

      Inspector’s note: Observed waste water backing up from the open site floor drain below the kitchen dishwashing 3 compartment sink when water was filled in the middle compartment and drained.director of establishment immediately notified plumber at this time. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • 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 the rear exit door at bottom left corner leading to outside garbage dumpster and front main entrance doors at bottom of center of doors not insect/rodent-proofed,approximately 1/4" inch mode of entry.also,4 live fruit flies on walls in classrooms#5,6. Instructed to make doors tight fitting all across the bottoms and centers of said doors,pest control service is noe reccomended.serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors along walls and in all corners throughout the classrooms in need for further cleaning 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: Remove dusts accumulations from ventilation covers in students toilet rooms and seal noticeable openings at ceiling areas around electrical pipes in the infant classroom#4 and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean and organize interiors of cabinets beneath the exposed handsinks in students classrooms and elevate supplies/students blankets at least 6" inches off the floor/wall for easier cleaning and maimntain.

  11. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted heavy ice build up inside freezer of refrigeration unit at class room #1. Instructed to defrost clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted dust accumulation inside vets at the children's bathroom and janitor's closet. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Visible and working thermometer needed at the milk refrigerator in kitchen area. Must provide.

  13. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Instructed facility to remove any unnecessary items in room 121, organize remaining, store 6 inches off floors and walls, and maintain so as to help prevent pest harborage and facilitate proper cleaning.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.