Alpha Learning Center
8422 S Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60620 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 7, 2026
Alpha Learning Center was last inspected on May 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
May 7, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice build up inside the 2 small reach in freezer in the bottle room. Must defrost and clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspection history
15 inspections on record
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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: Observed an opening around the pipe in the floor behind the door to the room where the refrigeration units are located; instructed to seal area around pipe.
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: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in kids toilet room.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASHING SINK.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Fail
License · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining handwashing sink in the kitchen area. Instructed to repair and maintain said handwashing sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed in the staff washroom receptacle with no lid. Instructed to provide a lid for said receptacles.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed only a shared city dumpster with church facility. Instructed to provide a commerical dumpster. Priority foundation. 7-38-020 (b).
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed in toddler room stained ceiling tile and damaged rug at the entrance. Also, in the infant room there was torn carpet. Instructed to repair or replace.
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: Observed water on floor in the refrigerator area of the kitchen. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gasket on two door cooler in prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in office washroom. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Not Ready
License Re-Inspection · Not Ready
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.114 (A, B, C, D, E, F: 1 & 2) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL RINSE AT 153.8F. NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME.MUST HAVE FINAL RINSE/SANITIZER AT 180.0F OR ABOVE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SET-UP OF 2- COMPARTMENT SINK FOR MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO BE WASHED,RINSE AND THEN RELEASE WATER FROM 1 OF THE COMPARTMENTS AND ADD WATER & SANITIZING SOLUTION.CHECK PPM'S WITH CHEMICAL TEST KIT.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REFRIGERATOR.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN INFANTS ROOM NEAR BEDS,DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PRESCHOOL ROOM.
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: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed high temperature dish machine final rinse at 153.8f. Not being used at this time.must have final rinse/sanitizer at 180.0f or above.instructed manager on set-up of 2- compartment sink for multi-use utensils to be washed,rinse and then release water from 1 of the compartments and add water & sanitizing solution.check ppm's with chemical test kit.(priority 7-38-025)(no citation issued)
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must replace missing door handle on refrigerator.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace some damaged floor tiles in infants room near beds,damaged and missing ceiling tiles in preschool room.
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: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in mop sink closet.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Found no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Instructed to implement a procedure and provide all of these necessary supplies for handling these events. 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
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Found the unisex toilet in the front with a trash receptacle that does not have a lid/cover. Instructed to provide a receptacle with a lid/cover. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
License · 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: Remove peelng paint on ceiling near light shield in kitchen. Replace missing ceiling tiles in basement washroom and stained ceiling tiles in staff washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Install backflow device on utility sink.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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: Observed water stained ceiling tiles and missing ceiling tiles in employee's restroom attached in the office and inside restroom in basement. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.
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Pass
License · 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: Observed the ceiling vent inside of the prep area with accumulated dust. Instructed to clean and maintain the ceiling vents.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler with no hair restraint. Instructed to provide and maintain a hair restraint at all times food is handled.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Noted the interior of the refrigerator dirty. Must clean to remove spills.
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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: Noted the ceiling tiles in poor repair in the infant/kids toilet room. Must replace and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside the infant milk cooler in the milk mixing room.
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: 2-lights not shielded in basement classroom for 4-5 yr olds.must install shields.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No ventilation in basement washroom and 1st fl children washroom.must install.
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