Learn Charter School

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 29, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside coolers and refrigeration units food stored inside grocery bags. Instructed properly to store all food items inside approved food-grade containers.

     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: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation in the kitchen area and dry storage area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provides appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

2. Jan 9, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up on bottom of reach in cooler interior. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in 1st floor girls' restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle for sanitary products and maintain. Pic corrected during inspection.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mdf room with cardboard boxes on floor. Instructed person in charge to organize and maintain all boxes at least six inches from floor providing shelving.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Nov 4, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a food managers certificate.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying devices at hand sinks in prep & dish washing areas hand sinks. Paper towels were provided during inspection.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer for walk in cooler.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on milk cooler and both 3- door prep coolers on serving line.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace sink stopper in poor repair at middle compartment of 3- compartment sink.pre-k (boy's & girl's) toilet room hand sink in poor repair and 5th fl. Boy's & girl's and low water pressure.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in all pre- k rooms,lunch room.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on wall in pre-k room 105 near book case.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout lights in lunchroom,walk in cooler,pre-k 106.

     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 certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (milk,meat balls,pasta,etc).must be on site at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Dec 7, 2020 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

5. Oct 15, 2019 No Entry

   Canvass · No Entry

   No violations

6. Aug 3, 2018 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed exposed electrical lines and pipes in the lunchroom food service area and in the food prep area. Management instructed to properly cover all exposed electrical lines and pipes.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Jul 30, 2018 Fail

   License · Fail

   3 critical2 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 provided on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: No exposed handwashing sink provided at the food service lines in the lunchroom. Management instructed to install an exposed handwashing sink in this area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030c. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: No sneezeguards provided for the steam tables at the food service stations. Management instructed to install sneezeguards or other effective means to prevent contamination of food on display. Priority violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed one of the garbage dumpsters with a missing lid. Management instructed to replace the missing lid. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020b. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed exposed electrical lines and pipes in the lunchroom food service area and in the food prep area. Management instructed to properly cover all exposed electrical lines and pipes.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Jul 6, 2018 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations