Caterpillars to Butterflies Learning Tree
10200-10204 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60643 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 30, 2026
Caterpillars to Butterflies Learning Tree was last inspected on July 30, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations.
Latest inspection
July 30, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
5 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Found no splash guard on the hand-washing sink in the food prep area. Instructed to provide a splash guard on both sides of the sink to prevent contaminating the food stored on the counter and from dishes on the drain board. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found the lower surface of the cabinets in the kitchen with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain area.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Found the trash can in the shared staff/children toilet room by the front door with no lid. Instructed to provide a trash can with a lid and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the mop sink closet and in the kitchen with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. -found the vent in the middle staff toilet room with a thick build up dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain vent.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found the ceiling in the middle staff's toilet room with damage/peeling. Instructed to repair to maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Found a food handler's certificate expired. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid food handler's certificate.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
Inspection history
8 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Any dead insects on the floor, remove and sanitize the area. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All sponges, scour pads, towels etc, when worn discard and add fresh. Instructed to replace and maintain as needed
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Interior of microwave in need of cleaning to remove food spills and splatter. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Cookinf equipment in need of cleaning to remove food spills and splatter instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Hole in wall under 3 compartment sink in need of repairing. Instructed to repair, seal hole and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at multiple sinks, 3-compartment sink (88.1f), hand washing sink in prep area (80.5f), hand washing sink in unisex washroom (95f), hand washing sinks in children washroom (74.7f-75.1f), hand washing sinks in classrooms (74.9f-75.3f). Instructed manager to provide at least 110f water at 3-compartment sink and 100f-120f water at all hand washing sinks. Priority 7-38-030 citation issued
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed openings around pipe fittings under hand washing sink in kitchen. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide with all the necessary items required including disposable gloves, face mask, disposable mop and appropriate sanitizer for norovirus. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed 2nd refrigerator maintaining improper temperature of 48.0f. Instructed cooler must maintain 41.0f or below.must repair. Also observed no hot holding unit to maintain foods hot 135.0f or higher on site from catering food provider. Instructed to provide. Priority violation.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide metal stem thermometer to monitor food, milk temperatures on site. Priority foundation.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical testing device for 3- compartment sink dishwashing facilities. Priority foundation.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow preventer device for mop sink faucet. Must install.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Washrooms used by all females must have a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Must provide in teachers washroom.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed outside shared garbage dumpster to be used by daycare not maintained. 3-lids damaged, open garbage. No letter from building owner to use dumpster. Must provide letter and repair lids. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed janitor closet rear storage closet in infant room and 2nd floor storage area potential pest harborage area, not maintain. Storag, supplies unnenessary items stored all over floors, walls.instructed to remove anything not using. Instructed to properly organize storage off florrs, walls at least 6- inches.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.