Rachel's Learning Center

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Nov 21, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

2. Dec 2, 2024 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the toddler/purple classroom. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing light cover in the infant room. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. Nov 21, 2024 Fail

   License · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water dripping into a basin underneath one of the compartments at the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen area where there is a leaky pipe. Instructed to repair and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the toddler/purple classroom. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing light cover in the infant room. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. May 28, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles being stored improperly. Instructed to store articles properly.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mop drying improperly in the utility closet in the infant classroom. Instructed to dry mop properly.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one of the ceiling tile squares with a large stain in the infant classrrom. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed vents with debris and dusty/dirty lent in the staff bathroom. Instructed to maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. Nov 8, 2023 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed water leaking from drain of rinse compartment in three compartment sink. Instructed to repair leak from drain of rinse compartment and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed stained ceiling tile in toddler classroom. Instructed to replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout facility and maintain. Observed damaged light shield in infant classroom on westside near closet and handwashing sink. Instructed to repair/replace damaged light shield and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Oct 31, 2023 Fail

   License · Fail

   7 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 45 mouse droppings in facility, in infant room in hot water tank closet, fire alarm closet, laundry closet and utility sink closet and in handwashing sink cabinet in toddler room. Instructed to eliminate mouse activity, remove droppings and clean affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water leaking from drain of rinse compartment in three compartment sink. Instructed to repair leak from drain of rinse compartment and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing lid on on waste receptacle in employee washroom. Instructed to replace lid on waste receptacle in employee washroom and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on ground surrounding dumpster. Instructed to clean ground surrounding dumpster and maintain.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single use utensil and debris underneath two door refrigerator in kitchen. Instructed to clean floor underneath refrigerator in kitchen and maintain. Observed soiled and stained interior of handwashing sink two door cabinet in toddler classroom. Instructed to clean interior of handwashing cabinet and maintain. Observed stained interior of light shield in infant classroom. Instructed to clean interior of all stained light shields and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in infant and toddler classrooms. Instructed to replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout facility and maintain. Observed damaged light shield in infant classroom on westside near closet and handwashing sink. Instructed to repair/replace damaged light shield and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust on ceiling vent cover in employee washroom. Instructed to clean vent cover in employee washroom and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No person on site with an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Must have a person on site with an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

7. Jul 28, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No person on site with an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted. Must have a person on site with an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

8. Nov 13, 2020 Pass

   License · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed large gap between (north) washbowl sink and wall in restroom of purple classroom. Must repair / re-attach washbowl sink securely to wall. Must maintain same.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dust accumulation on ventilation cover in ceiling of employee restroom. Must detail clean and maintain same.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

9. Dec 10, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted on the premises. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times tcs foods are being prepared and served with an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

10. Nov 5, 2018 Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general Show violations

    • 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

    • 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

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap along bottoms of rear and side exit doors. Must provide a tight fitting seal to prevent the entry of pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the tank lids of the toilets in the green and blue room in poor repair. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the outside garbage area not maintained. Observed unnecessary articles (wood, old toys, leaves) on the floor of the garbage area. Must remove all unnecessary articles and maintain area.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed holes in the wall/ceiling of the purple room. Must repair. Observed warped and stained floor tiles in the blue toilet room. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood built around the mop sink. Must paint with a high gloss seal to provide and nonporous, smooth, easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Oct 29, 2018 Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical8 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n): 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

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11: 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

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.111: observed evidence of pest activity on site at time of inspection. Approx 200 rodent droppings were identified throughout the basement area and approx 100 total droppings were found in the following areas: the floor and shelves of the red room, the floor of the closets and toilet room of the blue room, the floor of the purple room, the floor and closets of the teacher's lounge. Must remove all droppings, clean, sanitize and maintain areas. Recommended to contact pest control provider for further service and instruction. Priority foundation violation#:7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed a 1/4" gap along bottoms of rear and side exit doors. Must provide a tight fitting seal to prevent the entry of pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.112: observed dead bugs throughout the entirety of the basement. Must remove, clean, sanitize, and maintain area.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.11: observed the tank lids of the toilets in the green and blue room in poor repair. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.115: observed the outside garbage area not maintained. Observed unnecessary articles (wood, old toys, leaves) on the floor of the garbage area. Must remove all unnecessary articles and maintain area.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed holes in the wall/ceiling of the purple room. Must repair. Observed warped and stained floor tiles in the blue toilet room. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: observed raw wood built around the mop sink. Must paint with a high gloss seal to provide and nonporous, smooth, easily cleanable surface.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed a buildup of dirt/debris on the windowsills of the classrooms, and on the floor behind the classroom equipment. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

12. May 11, 2017 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOORS IN MOPSINK CLOSET & BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN GREEN ROOM TOILET ROOM,AT EXIT DOOR IN PURPLE ROOM

    • 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 MISSING WALL BASES AT EXIT DOOR IN BLUE ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILES IN GREEN ROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN RED ROOM NEAR COTS

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MOP SINK CLOSET

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS IN MOP SINK CLOSET

13. May 4, 2017 Fail

    License · Fail

    9 general Show violations

    • 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.16 rodent droppings on floor in laundry room next to stackable wash machine ,on 2nd fl. Staff kitchen next to refrigerator and along wall bases in furnance/hot water tank room.no pest control license on receipt or inside of log book.also appx."3/4" along bottom of front and rear ,purple room doors.remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.provide a pest control license.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 5/4/17.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid certified food managers certificate posted to view and no certified food manager on duty while potentially hazardous foods are being handled and served such as( hamburgers,carrots,milk,etc)must provide a valid certificate and be on site at all times.(serious 7-38-012)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from exterior of grease trap at 3- comp sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from floors in kitchen,mopsink closet.must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in green room toilet room,at exit door in purple room.

    • 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 missing wall bases at exit door in blue room,stained ceiling tiles in green room.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in red room near cots.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Must provide adequate lighting in mop sink closet

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace no cold running water at hand sink in green toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in 2nd fl. Furnance/hot water tank room,hall way on 2nd fl.,mop sink closet.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must provide hooks to hang wet mops in mop sink closet.

14. Jun 1, 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: Observed the ceiling light shield in the kitchen not clean, and in the green room observed two water damaged ceiling tiles, instructed to clean light shield and replace water damaged tiles.

15. Mar 10, 2015 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations