Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL

Pathways To Learning Child Care Center Incorp.

Name: Pathways To Learning Child Care Center Incorp.
Address: 3416-3418 W 79th St, Chicago, IL

3416-3418 W 79th St

Last inspected Sep 17, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

License

Sep 17, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED HOLE IN CHILDREN'S TOILET ROOM WALL NEXT TO 2ND TOILET BOWL. INSTRUCTED TO PATCH AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF CONTROLLING PESTS FROM ENTERING ESTABLISHMENT.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM UNDER WASHBOWL SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DUST IN EQUIPMENT CLOSET BEHIND AND AROUND WATER HEATER. 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, Sep 17, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 20, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

MULTI USE UTENSILS (SPOONS) NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO STORE INVERTED

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 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN

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, Sep 20, 2024 · Original Source

License

Sep 29, 2023

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS AND MAINTAIN

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, Sep 29, 2023 · Original Source