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Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL

Explora Learning Center 1

5859 W Irving Park Rd

Last inspected May 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

License

May 19, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 19, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 8, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 8, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 1, 2025

Fail

3 recorded violations

notedCode 15Other

Official wording

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 23Food source and labeling

Official wording

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 1, 2025 · Original Source

License

May 23, 2024

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector’s notes

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 5Other

Official wording

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HAND WASHING SIGN AND SOAP FROM WALL ABOVE SINK THAT IS BEING USED TO CLEAN TOYS IN CLASSROOM.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 23, 2024 · Original Source

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