Daycare (2 - 6 Years) · Chicago, IL

The Learning Circle

Name: The Learning Circle
Address: 4250 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL

4250 W 63rd St

Last inspected Oct 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was The Learning Circle last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 27, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 6 inspections on record, from Oct 19, 2023 to Oct 27, 2026.
Has The Learning Circle ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 19, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

License

Oct 27, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 44Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED DISHES STORED IN PREP AREA CABINET NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL DISHES INVERTED 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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOORS 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED DRYWALL IN UTILITY CLOSET NEAR FURNACE NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL GAPS SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE 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, Oct 27, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 27, 2026

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 27, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 5, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL COVING AT BOTTOM OF WALL NEAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE 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, Aug 5, 2026 · Original Source

License

Sep 24, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

5 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY, AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, STORED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, EVELYN HERNANDEZ, ARRIVED ON SITE NEAR THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION REPORT COMPLETION. SEE COMMENTS BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official Wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE AND CEREAL). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH CONTENTS NAME.

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 43Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY WITH SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

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

OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AND/OR MISSING DRYWALL IN UTILITY/STORAGE ROOM WHERE WATER TANK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE ALONG WITH DRYWALL AND SEAL.

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 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILDUP AT THE OVERHEAD VENTS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, IN THE OTHER 2 BATHROOMS USED BY CHILDREN/STUDENTS AND IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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 24, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 1, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

WATER STAINED/ DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CLASSROOM. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME

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, Apr 1, 2024 · Original Source

License

Oct 19, 2023

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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 19, 2023 · Original Source