Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL

Smart Learning Education Center

Name: Smart Learning Education Center
Address: 2705 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL

2705 S Archer Ave

Last inspected Aug 6, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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

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3 inspections

License Re-Inspection

Aug 6, 2025

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

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notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN

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.

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notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

3-307.11: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF A SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD ON THE SIDE NEAR THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED AND PAN OF BEAN SPROUTS WERE OBSERVED.

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.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 6, 2025 · Original Source

License

Aug 5, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF A REFRIGERATOR. CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN (50.1F), 130 EGGS (52.3F-53.0F), 1 GALLON OF MILK (48.2F). MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 25LBS AT $135 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

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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.

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notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 55.5F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. PLEASE RVEIEW TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS IN COMMENTS.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS S AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

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notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR ON THE SECOND FLOOR. 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 DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN

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 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF A SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD ON THE SIDE NEAR THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WERE CLEAN DISHES ARE STORED AND PAN OF BEAN SPROUTS WERE OBSERVED.