Christian L-E-G Early Learning Center

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 21, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no current pest control log book on the premises. Instructed person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year and the reports must be maintained in the log book. Instructed to provide a current pest control log book and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

2. Jul 2, 2025 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.14 observed 3 compartments sink basin interior surfaces with black mold like build up in all corners of equipment. Removal is required.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

3. Jun 20, 2025 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hot tcs foods approximately 4 lbs (teriyaki meatballs) @120f and 4 lbs green beans (118f) located inside hot hold unit at improper temperatures. Instructed to hold all hot tcs foods @135f or higher and maintain as required.facility receives hot and cold food daily, pic contacted catering company for replacement food. Both said food items were discarded at this time. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on site during time of inspection. Noted approximatley 14 small black live flies flying throughout prep area, on wall near signage, on soap dispenser and on refrigeration door handle. Instructed to contact pest control for service, must eliminate pest activity. 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: Observed exit door connected to prep area open during time of inspection.instructed to protect outer openings to prevent pest entry into facility.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartments sink basin interior surfaces with black mold like build up in all corners of equipment. Removal is required.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

4. Apr 19, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaks at the 3 comp sink faucet. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5. May 12, 2023 Pass

   License · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: No backflow device found on the utility sink in the closet; instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed some peeling paint above the sink in the childrens washrooms; instructed to remove and repaint.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Nov 18, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

7. Jun 8, 2021 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

8. Oct 30, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: The trash receptacle in the staff's toilet room has no lid. Instructed to provide a trash receptacle with a lid 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: Floors in the corners and closets with dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Jun 13, 2019 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. Jun 6, 2019 Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no policy in place for employee health. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      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 procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrhea events. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers for equipment.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 25 mice droppings on floor and bricks under handwash and 3-compartment sink ok kitchen area. Must remove droppings, clean/sanitize affected areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors along wallbase at corners and around heavy equipment in kitchen area and throughout classrooms. Clean floors in storage areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter in storage areas/closets, organize and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

11. May 20, 2019 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

12. Jun 28, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed Non functional lights throughout facility. Repair and maintain lights.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed vent in kitchen with accumulation of dust. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Articles stored on floor in kitchen and closet. Store articles 6 inches or more above floor for proper cleaning and maintain.

13. May 2, 2017 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

14. Apr 28, 2017 Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot/tempered water at exposed sink, 3-compartment sink, and hand sinks in student washroom. Instructed manager to provide hot water under city pressure. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Invert all single service utensils to protect from contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal all openings around pipe fittings under sinks in washroom.

15. Sep 16, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate on premises as required to serve potentially hazardous foods. Must obtain the city of chicago food sanitation certificate. (ms. Mallory has a receipt from malcolm x college dated april 15, 2015 verifying payment for her certificate and states that she received it but can not locate it at this time). Serious violation 7-38-012 issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exposed handsink in the kitchen is stained; must clean interior of sink to remove staines or replace sink. The three comp sink has a leak underneath at the open site drain; repair leak.

16. Apr 28, 2015 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 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: Missing baseboard at kitchen walls. Instructed to install.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet, instructed to install

17. Apr 14, 2015 Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical8 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: No stove, no hot holding unit. Instructed to provide either.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Refrigerator at improper temp 45.5f, instructed to maintain temp at 40f or lower.

    • 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: No licensed pest control service, bottom of front door with half inch gap. Instructed to obtain a licensed pest control service with log book, rodent proof front door.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No food and sanitation certificate provided, instructed to obtain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No drain board for 3-comp sink, no sink stoppers. Instructed to install.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All counter tops, sinks, refrigerator and cabinets must be clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Kitchen floor not clean, instructed to clean and maintian.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing baseboard at kitchen walls. Instructed to install.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet, instructed to install.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No thermometer in refrigerator,instructed to install.