Explora Learning Center
5859 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60634 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 19, 2026
Explora Learning Center was last inspected on May 19, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
May 19, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed prep table located right next to hand washing sink in kitchen. Instructed to install a durable splash guard or move prep table away from hand sink to prevent miscellaneous sources of contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.
Inspector’s note: Observed cross contamination with raw chicken stored directly on top of cooked chicken wings in refrigerator. Must separate raw food from ready to eat foods. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 15)
Food separated and protected
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed cooked chicken wings held in refrigerator for more than 24 hours without any date marking. Must have a date marking system for cooked/ready to eat foods that are held for more than 24 hours. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed pest control log book is incomplete. Upon inspection, i did not observe any service reports on site. Must provide pest control services from a licensed exterminator at least twice a year. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide verification for each employee on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrhea clean up kit and procedure on site. Must provide all necessary items as outlined in policy. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove hand washing sign and soap from wall above sink that is being used to clean toys in classroom.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing light bulb at ventilation hood. Must provide adequate lighting.
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 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.