Pass

Ilearn Center of West Town, LLC

1801 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60622 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jan 22, 2026

Ilearn Center of West Town, LLC was last inspected on January 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations.

Latest inspection

January 22, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

6 general
  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food handler prepping/handling food without hair restraint(s). Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • GeneralFood handling

    Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed large bowls not inverted in the kitchen storage area. Instructed to correct.

    Official wording (code 44)

    Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving in the dish wash and storage areas. Instructed to remove and provide shelving that is 6" from the floor.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed open ceiling in the storage/hot water tank room. Instructed to cover/seal.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on exhaust vents throughout the facility. Instructed to clean.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed burned out light-bulbs in the kitchen, main hallway, pre-school and toodler classroom areas. Instructed to replace.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose faucet handle at hand sink in toddlers class room,no cold running water at hand sink in staff toilet room.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust and debris build up from pre-school-cubbies, shelving unit and easle.toddlers-cubbies.kitchen-counter top under microwave.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor in furnance room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace burntout light in kitchen.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the microwave in the kitchen soiled with food derbis and splash. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3-compartment sink stoppers missing at right side compartment. Instructed manager must provide working stoppers at 3-compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  5. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing cleanser at handwashing sink located in food preperation area(kitchen) and preschool room. All handwashing sinks must be equipped with hand cleaning liquid at all times. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030-(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found milk at improper cold holing (50f) located in food preparation area reach in cooler. Instructed manager to discard. Must provide a minimum cold holding temperature of 41f at all times for time/temperature control for dafety foods. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Found no thermometer in reach in cooler. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found vents located in food preparation area and toddler/2 year old room filled with dust. Must clean sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth stored improperly on 3-comp sink to dry out, instructed to stored soiled and wet cloths properly

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Washed utensils placed on cloth towel to dry, instructed to air dry only.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

  7. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary items in the utility room. Must remove organize area to prevent rodent harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  9. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Must increase the hot/cold water pressure at the washbowl sink in the bathroom located in the infant/2-5 year old room. 2 washbowl sinks in washroom: the sink located on the right side is the sink with low pressure. Must increase hot/cold running water under city pressure and maintain at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: No metal stemmed thermometer onsite. Long stem food thermometers must be available for use at all times.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.