Ivy Garden Learning Center

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 6, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on ventilation vent on first floor employee restroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

2. Jan 10, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed an exit door on the main floor, in the area where the staircase is located with a small opening at the bottom. Instructed to rodent proof said door and maintain.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a stack of clean plates on a shelving unit in the food prep/dishwashing area not inverted. Instructed to invert said plates and maintain.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

3. Apr 21, 2023 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

4. Dec 9, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed several sponges on site in poor condition. Instructed to remove sponges or replace sponges often. Correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: All employees in need of food handler certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

5. Apr 23, 2021 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed a one inch gap at the bottom of the rear door. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

6. Dec 11, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Ice build up in the bottom surface of the reach in freezer in the kitchen. Instructed to remove and clean. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: The sinks in the staff toilet room needs to be caulked. Instructed to caulk and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: The trash receptacles in the women's staff toilet room has no lid. Instructed to provide receptacles with lids 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: Found water stained ceiling tiles in the girls toilet room and above the front desk. Instructed to replace all water stained ceiling tiles through out and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. May 9, 2019 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

8. Oct 26, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: To have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No 2-201.11 no written employee health policy provided on the premises. Management instructed 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 on premises 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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: All prep tables in need of cleaning to remove any food spills. Clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors through out in need of cleaning to remove all debris and food spills. Must clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Walls in need of cleaning to remove food splatter. Clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. May 25, 2017 Pass

   License · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store multi-use utensils, not between sink and wall.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Clean floor in kitchen of food debris on and around pallets.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Clean vent of dust build-up in kitchen against wall above micro wave table. Remove/repair water damaged ceiling tiles in the following areas: classroom 102 and 103.

10. Sep 14, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · 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: Grease observed on vents above the stove in the kitchen; must clean vents above stove in the kitchen in hood system.

11. May 19, 2015 Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: No sanitary hand drying device preovide for kitchen's hand wash sink. Instructed to provide at all times. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Bags and boxes of food stored on floor, instructed to store 6"off floor.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Card board boxes used for wet utensils storage. Instructed to provide proper containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraint. Instructed to wear.

12. May 8, 2013 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide and maintain working thermometers inside coolers at all times.

13. Apr 30, 2013 Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Must have all cooling units on site, must be on, maintaining the proper temperature with thermometers inside.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found waste water in the basement, must remove, find source and control it.

    • 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: Must rodent proof rear doors.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Must have a city of chicago certified food manager's certificate.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace/repair broken window in 2nd fl rear storage area. Must fix the hole at the bottom of the wall (by the hand sink) in classroom 102.