Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL

Learn Together Grow Together Child Development Cen

Name: Learn Together Grow Together Child Development Cen
Address: 5124-26 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL

5124-26 S Western Ave

Last inspected Nov 14, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

License Re-Inspection

Nov 14, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

-204.112(B) UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER LOCATED INSIDE COOLING UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

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.

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA IN NEED OG CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

6-501.18 OBSERVED PLUMBING FIXTURES IN CHILDRENS TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLANING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 14, 2025 · Original Source

License

Nov 5, 2025

Fail

6 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER LOCATED INSIDE COOLING UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP AREA REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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 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.

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

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA IN NEED OG CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED PLUMBING FIXTURES IN CHILDRENS TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLANING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 15, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 15, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 8, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" ON RIGHT SIDE OF SIDE EXIT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTINGTO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BROKEN PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 8, 2024 · Original Source

License

Oct 27, 2023

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY CLOSET.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 27, 2023 · Original Source