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Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL

Rainforest Learning Center

1401 S Wabash Ave

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

License

Aug 25, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BLACK TAPE APPLIED ALONG THE CORNERS AND EDGES OF HANDSINK IN TODDLER ROOM WHERE CAULKING WAS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE TAPE AND PROPERLY RECAULK THE AREA TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 25, 2026 · Original Source

License

Jan 15, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WHOLE MILK AND BABY FORMULA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 49.6 - 50.7 F. ALL MILK WAS DISCARDED INTO PREP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MAXIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND 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 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED COMPACT REFRIGERATOR IN INFANT ROOM WITH IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE 49.7 F. COOLER IS BEING TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND NOT USE UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED. 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 GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

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.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL IN MULTI USE PLAYROOM ACROSS FROM EMERGENCY EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 19, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

1 recorded violation

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF MILK RANGING FROM 53F - 47F LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MAXIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 19, 2025 · Original Source

License Re-Inspection

Oct 16, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 16, 2024 · Original Source

License

Oct 7, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

No hot running water at all hand wash sink. refer to violation #50.

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 problems
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

No probe food thermometer or temperature measuring device for hot and cold foods on site. Instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

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 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

No irreversible dish machine thermometer no heat strips for high temp dish washer, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

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 50Other

Official wording

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

Inspector’s notes

No hot running water through out facility, water temp at 74f , instructed to provide a minimum of 110f at 2 comp and 100-120f at all hand wash sink for all the times when daycare is in operation. priority violation 7-38-030(C)

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 7, 2024 · Original Source

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