Learn Together Grow Together Child Development Cen
5124-26 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Nov 14, 2025
Learn Together Grow Together Child Development Cen was last inspected on November 14, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.
Latest inspection
November 14, 2025 · License Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
5 general-
GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: -204.112(b) unable to locate thermometer located inside cooling unit in prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(a; b:1-4,6,7; c; d) observed food items stored in prep area removed from original packaging without labels. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed cooking equipment in prep area in need og cleaning.instructed to provide and maintain.
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: 6-501.18 observed plumbing fixtures in childrens toilet rooms in need of claning. Instructed to 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: 6-501.12 observed floors in prep area along wall base with excessive amounts of food and dirt build up as well as throughout storage spaces. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
8 inspections on record
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Fail
License · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Unable to locate thermometer located inside cooling unit in prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored in prep area removed from original packaging without labels. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 16 small rodent droppings scattered on floor behind chest freezer in corners, under shelving cart containing canned goods and other dry stored. Noted droppings scattered on floor alongside tems stored on floor inside closet in said space. Recommended to contact pest control for service, remove droppings, clean and sanitize. Must maintain premise free of pest activity. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citztion issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed cooking equipment in prep area in need og cleaning.instructed to provide and maintain.
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: Observed plumbing fixtures in childrens toilet rooms in need of claning. Instructed to 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: Observed floors in prep area along wall base with excessive amounts of food and dirt build up as well as throughout storage spaces. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 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: 6-202.15 observed an appx. "1/2-3/4" on right side of side exit door.must make door tight fittingto prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 floors in the kitchen and common areas along with wall base and underneath equipment with dirt and food debris. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize to prevent attracting the pest.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of tcs food: milk from 45.6f and hot dogs 46.0f. The manager discarded and denatured 1 gallon of milk and 2lbs of hot dogs at approximately $15.00 value. Must have cold-holding foods at 41.0f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed broken probe thermometer for taking food temperatures. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.citation issued
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed an appx. "1/2-3/4" on right side of side exit door.must make door tight fittingto prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in the kitchen and common areas along with wall base and underneath equipment with dirt and food debris. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize to prevent attracting the pest.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor in the utility closet.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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: Observed 1/4in gap at bottom of side exterior door. Instructed person in charge to repair, seal, and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris in corners on floors in kitchen prep area instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
9 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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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
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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: Must remove foil from lower shelf of prep table.must eliminate crates used for food storage in dry food storage area.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace slow drain at hand sink in kitchen,leaky hot water faucet handle at front kids hand sink in toilet room.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must seal gap around pipes leading into walls under hand sink in rear kids toilet room.must repair or replace damaged ceiling in toddlers room.
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: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on wall in rear food storage area behind chest freezer.
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: Must clean dust build up on ceiling fan in toddlers room.
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: Must clean debris build up on basement floor.must provide floor drain covers throughout basement.
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: Must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in dry food storage closet and basement.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Receptacle in the staff toilet room uncovered. Instructed to properly cover and maintain
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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