Smart Learning Center
2980-2988 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Aug 19, 2025
Smart Learning Center was last inspected on August 19, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
August 19, 2025 · License Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions FLOORS IN KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER/AROUND THE REFRIGERATORS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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: 6-501.114: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter RESOURCE ROOM CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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: 6-501.11: Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN STAIN FREE CEILING TILES.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
13 inspections on record
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) HAS NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PICs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED ON VIOLATION #2.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Tcs foods (17 gallons of milk) stored in the refrigerator at improper temperatures. Temperatures ranged from 46.6f to 47.8f. Instructed to keep tcs foods at 41f or lower. Pic discarded of milk an approximately $50. Critical violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Refrigerator not able to maintain the required temperature of 41f or lower. Ambient temperature was 48.2f. Instructed to have unit serviced so that it holds the required temperature. Unit was tagged. Critical violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Blocks of chicken and pork meat not properly being thawed. Meat sitting in a pan in a compartment of the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to properly thaw under cold running water, microwave, or in the cooler. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Resource room cluttered. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items, organize area and maintain.
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: Water stained ceiling tiles in the rear staff toilet room. Instructed to replace tiles and maintain stain free ceiling tiles.
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: Floors in kitchen with dirt and debris under/around the refrigerators and cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Found no chicago certified food manager nor certificate on site while preparing/serving tcs foods (i.e. Chicken, pork, milk etc.). Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
1 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: Found 1/4 inch gap/plug missing at the bottom middle of door strip at the rear exit door leading to outside in utility room. Instructed manager to repair or replace to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in the teachers wash room. Must replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt debris behind the oven, under the 3 compartment sink, and under the shelves. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea, and incomplete kits for each class room, instructed to provide, the necessary items needed, and a disinfectant rated for norovirus. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures for responding to diarrhea and vomiting events. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued. Given 90 days to comply.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Remove unnecessary items under prep table in kitchen. Organize and maintain at all times.
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: Clean floor in kitchen area of food debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
1 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 frozen foods stored in plastic grocery bags and clear garbage bags. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags. Remove cardboard lining the shelf below the prep table.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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 floors in the paint storage and adjacent class rooms in need of cleaning along the walls and in the corners. Instructed 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: Observed vents located in the washrooms, food prep area and hood ventilation with accumulated dust. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Pass
License · Pass
4 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: Replace stained ceiling tiles in rear washroom. Seal openings around pipe fittings under sinks in front washroom. Clean ventilation fans in children washrooms. Repair strip on rear doors.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Increase hot water pressure in staff washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Elevate stock off floor in storage closets.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Food handlers must wear hair restaints.
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 15 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.