Pass

Living the Language

1255 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60605 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jan 29, 2026

Living the Language was last inspected on January 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

January 29, 2026 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot water at the kindergaten classroom only getting to 69.5f at time of inspection. Instructed to replace and maintain ntemperature to at less 100f.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Found residential dish machine in kitchen prep area and in use at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide commercial dish machine. A warewashing machine shall be equipped with a temperature measuring device that indicates the temperature of the water in each wash and rinse tank and as the water enters the hot water sanitizing final rinse manifold or in the chemical sanitizing solution tank. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot water at the kindergaten classroom only getting to 69.5f at time of inspection. Instructed to replace and maintain ntemperature to at less 100f.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 found burnt out light bulb in food storage area and 2 located in food prep area. Also noted burnt out light bulb in rear area across from 2 student toilet rooms and one adult toilet room.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 found missing light shield in food storage area must provide to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found burnt out light bulb in food storage area and 2 located in food prep area. Also noted burnt out light bulb in area where 2 student toilet rooms are located and one adult toilet room is located.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found missing light shield in food storage area must provide to prevent contamination.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Found continued non- compliance from inspection report # 2582449 conducted on sep 27, 2023. The following previous core violations was not corrected:6-304.11 observed no mechanical ventilation inside of all toilet rooms. Instructed to provide. . Instructed manager to comply . Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago food service sanitation manager or valid certificate on site while time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken) are being prepared and served to the public. Manager provides a photo copy of certificate that says void all over it. A valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager certificate must be on site at all times while tcs foods are prepared and served to the public. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  5. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed no utensils on site. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed low water pressure at the hand washing sink located in the rear classroom. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed minor dust debris on the floors in the classrooms. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed crack floor tiles by the food prep area entrance. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 observed no mechnanical ventilation inside of all toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-203.11 observed no hand washing sinks (missing basin of the hand washing sink and unable to turn on) in one of two children's toilet rooms. Instructed to provide complete hand washing sinks in said toilet room. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-202.12(a) observed hand washing sinks in the rear classroom only maintaining 83f during the inspection. Instructed to maintain 100f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed no utensils on site. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed low water pressure at the hand washing sink located in the rear classroom. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.14 observed no doors that fully enclosed at the two children's toilet rooms. Instructed to provide enclosed doors.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.15 observed dumpster overflowing and lid not tight fitting in the garbage area. Instructed to ensure dumpster lids are tight fitting. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b).

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed minor dust debris on the floors in the classrooms. Instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed crack floor tiles by the food prep area entrance. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 observed no mechnanical ventilation inside of all toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.