Pass

Breakthrough Beginners

3219 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60624

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60624 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 22, 2026

Breakthrough Beginners was last inspected on June 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

June 22, 2026 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no operable thermometer inside hot holding unit. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris inside refrigerators in classrooms. Instructed manager to 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: Observed dust buildup on ventilation fan in unisex washroom and debris on floors along walls and corners near refrigerators in classrooms. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

15 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris behind ovens and cooking equipment in kitchen. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed shelving units of prep tables in prep in need of cleaning. Instructed to maintain free of food, dust dirt build up.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted trash on ground around outside receptacles. Instructed to remove and maintain refuse area.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grime and residue in floor drains in kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed high temperature warewashing machine not meeting hot water sanitizer requirements of at least 180f for the final rinse temperature.instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.dishwasher tagged held for inspection by cdph at this time, instructed not to use until re-inspection. Priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grime and residue in floor drains in kitchen area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the previous core violations from report #2561624 dated: 8/2/22 not corrected; #53-observed no covered receptacles in the staff toilet rooms. Instructed to provide for all. #53 observed no self closing devices on the staff -oilet room doors. Instructed to provide as a means of preventing contamination of hands from touching doors after they have been washed. Instructed person in charge to come into compliance with violations and maintain.priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in the staff toilet rooms. Instructed to provide for all.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing devices on the staff toilet room doors. Instructed to provide as a means of preventing contamination of hands from touching doors after they have been washed.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of dirt, dust and lint under and around the laundry equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No temperature measuring device on site. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the laundry room to remove debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  10. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20 live fruit flies in room 122 on the walls, and ceiling. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020a.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the refrigerator in room 121.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted the refrigerator in the kids class room dirty. Must clean the interior bottom of the refrigerator to remove spills.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted the floor and wall behind and underneath the dishwashing machine dirty. Must clean and maintain.

  12. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean debris from floors in storage closets and electrical closet where present.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove dust build-up from exhaust vents in washrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all articles in classrooms and closets 6 inches off the floors. Cut down tall weeds in parking lot near outside garbage area.

  13. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the interiors of the ovens, and the ice machine in the main food prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floors in between all the heavy pieces of equipment in main food prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace batteries in the one of the faucets in the childrens's washroom and one of the faucets of the 2 compartment sink in classroom 120.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All articles stored on floors inclosets in classrooms must be elevated 6 inches off the floors.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be properly stored in the container to prevent contamination.

  14. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside of the classroom refrigerators.

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