Pass

Ivy Garden Learning Center

2929 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608

Adult Daycare ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 12, 2025

Ivy Garden Learning Center was last inspected on June 12, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.

Latest inspection

June 12, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm of the sanitizer used) when not in use. Maintain same.

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Storage racks inside the walk in cooler with food and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain storage racks.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Floors in the corners and under the cooking equipment with stains, grease, dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Ventilation filters above the cooking equipment with grease, dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain filters.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: CFMs ON SITE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed minor dirt and food debris on the floor under the handwashing sink, 3 compartment sink, and behind the cooking equipment and dry storage shelves. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed cardboard boxes being reused as a garbage can for the toilet rooms located in the basement. Instructed to remove and only use actual garbage cans for garbage disposal in toilet room, all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacles inside of the women's toilet room located in the basement. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed crates being used as shelving. Instructed to remove crates and do not use crates as shelves for dry food storage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed cardboard being re-used as a shelf liner in the dry storage closet and a foam wrap around the handles of the 2 door freezer. Instructed to remove and do not re-use cardboard or foam wrap, all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed one female food handler without a food handlers certificate. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 17 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.