License
Apr 20, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 20, 2026 · Original Source
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years · Chicago, IL
Loop Learning Center, Inc
2001 S Michigan Ave
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5 inspectionsCanvass
Jul 30, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 30, 2025 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Aug 12, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
5-202.12 (B-D): OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE AFTERSCHOOL AREA OF THE FACILITY NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. WATER MUST RUN CONTINOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.13: OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE SIDE OF THE OVEN. 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 problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-201.11: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE INSIDE OF THE MINI COOLER IN THE INFANT/ BABY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 12, 2024 · Original Source
License
Jul 17, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE AFTERSCHOOL AREA OF THE FACILITY NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. WATER MUST RUN CONTINOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A REFRIGERATOR AT 51.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. THE REFRIGERATOR FOUND OUT OF COMPLIANCE WAS AT THE END OF THE FOOD PREP AREA NEAR A CLASSROOM. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS PLACED ON THE UNIT. PLEASE REVIEW TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE COMMENTS. MUST HAVE REFRIGERATORS AT A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 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 temperaturenotedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS FOUND IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. WHOLE MILK (46.0F), CHEESE STICKS (50.0F), TWO BAGS OF CUBE CHEESE (49.0F), STRAWBERRY YOGURT (48.0F), AND SILK MILK (48.0F). MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND 1 GALLON WORTH OF PRODUCT AT $75. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 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 temperaturenotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE INSIDE OF THE MINI COOLER IN THE INFANT/ BABY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE SIDE OF THE OVEN. 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 17, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 7, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ADULT RESTROOM NEAR INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 7, 2023 · Original Source