The Learning Circle

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 5, 2026 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged wall coving at bottom of wall near storage closet. Instructed person in charge to repair 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 sink cabinet in staff restroom damaged and repaired with tape. Instructed person in charge to replace or maintain with approved cleanable materials.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed drywall in utility closet near furnace not sealed. Instructed person in charge to seal gaps so surface is smooth and cleanable and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Sep 24, 2025 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no labels on bulk storage containers (rice and cereal). Instructed to label with contents name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils stored improperly with scoops for dry storage containers stored directly inside of the container. Instructed to store properly between usage.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water-stained ceiling tile in the employee washroom and observed a hole in the wall and/or missing drywall in utility/storage room where water tank is located. Instructed to replace ceiling tile along with drywall and seal.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust/dirt buildup at the overhead vents in the employee washroom, in the other 2 bathrooms used by children/students and in the kitchen area. Instructed to clean.

     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: Observed no valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager on duty, at the time of inspection, while time and temperature control for safety, tcs, foods are being prepared, handled, stored and served. Instructed to provide and post current city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate. Certified food manager, evelyn hernandez, arrived on site near the conclusion of the inspection report completion. See comments below. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

3. Apr 1, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Water stained/ damaged ceiling tiles in classroom. Instd to replace and maintain same

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Oct 19, 2023 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners in the furnace room. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Nov 4, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Excessive dust accumulation on vent cover in employee toilet room. Instd to clean and maintain same

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Jul 29, 2021 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

7. Aug 2, 2019 Pass

   License · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found the filter of the ventilation hood with thick dirt and dust build up. Instructed 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: Vents in the toilet rooms with thick dirt, dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors under the 3-compartment sink and in the corners of the kitchen and utility closet with rust, dirt and debris? Instructed to detail clean the floors and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The lower wall in the utility closet needs to be repaired. Instructed to fix and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Oct 29, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site where managers, food and conditional employees acknowledge their responsibilities for reporting any illnesses transmissible through food. Instructed to implement a policy and provide proof of employee's awareness. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 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: Observe no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Instructed to implement a procedure providing any supplies necessary to handle such events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

9. Aug 31, 2017 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation fan over the stove dusty, instructed to clean.