5 Pea's in a Pod Learning
5635 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 1, 2026
5 Pea's in a Pod Learning was last inspected on June 1, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
June 1, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed drainpipe leaking under hand washing sink in customer washroom. Instructed to repair leaking drainpipe.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspection history
16 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
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: Observed facility without a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted onsite for food employees at time of inspection. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must be posted along with the certified manager on site when time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are stored. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found old food spills inside the refrigerator and inside the microwave. Instructed management to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of dust on vents in all 3 toilet rooms. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site but has in-complete clean-up items as outlined in policy. Instructed to provide and maintain appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer that kills norovirus).priority foundation violation 7-38-005,no citation issued. -
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean interiors of kitchen cabinets to remove dried up food debris spills and to maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the staff washroom. Management instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove accumulations of dusts on ceiling ventilation covers in wash rooms and to 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: Instructed to detail clean utility mop sink closet and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate stored items at least 6" inches off the floor for easier cleaning and to maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general 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: No employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation#: 7-38-010. No citation issued.
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 vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation#: 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/2" gap along bottom of the side entrance door. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all entryways to prevent the entrance of pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a slight leak coming from the pipe underneath the 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
2 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: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR NEAR TOILET ROOMS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN INFANTS AND TODDLERS CLASS ROOM
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Fail
License Re-Inspection · Fail
4 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 appx. 200 or more rat droppings scattered on floor througout basement and in between and near clutter, on stair case leading to basement.also appx. "6" opening in lower left corner of rear basement door.must remove droppings .clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof door to be tight fitting.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/14/17.(serious 7-38-020)
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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 CLEAN DUST FROM CUBBIES IN CLASS ROOM.
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR NEAR TOILET ROOMS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN CLASS ROOM AND TOILET ROOM.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN INFANTS AND TODDLERS CLASS ROOM
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Fail
License · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food managers certificate posted on site to view.while potentially hazardous food is being handled and served such as (milk,yogurt)must provide and post certificate at all times.(serious 7-38-012)
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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 from cubbies in class room.
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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 repair or replace ceiling in poor repair near toilet rooms.must clean dust build up from ventilation vents in class room and toilet room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace cracked and damaged light shield in infants and toddlers class room.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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: Observed the interior of the microwave not clean, instructed to clean.
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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 the ceiling light shields not clean, instructed to clean.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must replace damaged light shield in infants and 1st classroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide lid on sewer in basement.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must elevate and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in basement.
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Fail
License · Fail
3 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Must have cold holding units at 40.0f or below.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector’s note: Must provide hot running water under city pressure at all times.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: Must provide soap and towels at all handsinks.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Must provide a barrier in between prep area and common area
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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: Must provide a pest control logbook with required documents.must rodent proof front and rear doors.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Must provide outside garbage dumpster with tight fitting lids.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: Must provide a city food managers certificate.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: Must install a 3- compartment sink with drain board.
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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 repair or replace loose wallbases near front window,caulk gap at all windows,upper door trim in adult toilet room in poor repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield in rear classroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide refrigerator and probe thermometer for food temps.
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