Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for RACHEL'S LEARNING CENTER on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638830
Location recorded for this inspection · RACHEL'S LEARNING CENTER · 5242-5244 W NORTH AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627494
Location recorded for this inspection · RACHEL'S LEARNING CENTER · 5242-5244 W NORTH AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608189
Location recorded for this inspection · RACHEL'S LEARNING CENTER · 5242-5244 W NORTH AVE
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TODDLER/PURPLE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT COVER IN THE INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607860
Location recorded for this inspection · RACHEL'S LEARNING CENTER · 5242-5244 W NORTH AVE
Recorded violations
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING INTO A BASIN UNDERNEATH ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA WHERE THERE IS A LEAKY PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TODDLER/PURPLE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT COVER IN THE INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595243
Location recorded for this inspection · RACHEL'S LEARNING CENTER · 5242-5244 W NORTH AVE
Recorded violations
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ARTICLES PROPERLY.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP DRYING IMPROPERLY IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP PROPERLY.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF THE CEILING TILE SQUARES WITH A LARGE STAIN IN THE INFANT CLASSRROM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTS WITH DEBRIS AND DUSTY/DIRTY LENT IN THE STAFF BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584883
Location recorded for this inspection · RACHEL'S LEARNING CENTER · 5242-5244 W NORTH AVE
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM DRAIN OF RINSE COMPARTMENT IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM DRAIN OF RINSE COMPARTMENT AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN TODDLER CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN INFANT CLASSROOM ON WESTSIDE NEAR CLOSET AND HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584352
Location recorded for this inspection · RACHEL'S LEARNING CENTER · 5242-5244 W NORTH AVE
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FACILITY, IN INFANT ROOM IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET, FIRE ALARM CLOSET, LAUNDRY CLOSET AND UTILITY SINK CLOSET AND IN HANDWASHING SINK CABINET IN TODDLER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE MOUSE ACTIVITY, REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM DRAIN OF RINSE COMPARTMENT IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM DRAIN OF RINSE COMPARTMENT AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LID ON ON WASTE RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID ON WASTE RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE USE UTENSIL AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED AND STAINED INTERIOR OF HANDWASHING SINK TWO DOOR CABINET IN TODDLER CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HANDWASHING CABINET AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD IN INFANT CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN INFANT AND TODDLER CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN INFANT CLASSROOM ON WESTSIDE NEAR CLOSET AND HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT COVER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579190
Location recorded for this inspection · RACHEL'S LEARNING CENTER · 5242-5244 W NORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456593
Location recorded for this inspection · RACHEL'S LEARNING CENTER · 5242-5244 W NORTH AVE
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE GAP BETWEEN (NORTH) WASHBOWL SINK AND WALL IN RESTROOM OF PURPLE CLASSROOM. MUST REPAIR / RE-ATTACH WASHBOWL SINK SECURELY TO WALL. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION COVER IN CEILING OF EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2353092
Location recorded for this inspection · RACHEL'S LEARNING CENTER · 5242-5244 W NORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
License Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232763
Location recorded for this inspection · RACHEL'S LEARNING CENTER · 5242-5244 W NORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOMS OF REAR AND SIDE EXIT DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TANK LIDS OF THE TOILETS IN THE GREEN AND BLUE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (WOOD, OLD TOYS, LEAVES) ON THE FLOOR OF THE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL/CEILING OF THE PURPLE ROOM. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED WARPED AND STAINED FLOOR TILES IN THE BLUE TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD BUILT AROUND THE MOP SINK. MUST PAINT WITH A HIGH GLOSS SEAL TO PROVIDE AND NONPOROUS, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232410
Location recorded for this inspection · RACHEL'S LEARNING CENTER · 5242-5244 W NORTH AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROX 200 RODENT DROPPINGS WERE IDENTIFIED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA AND APPROX 100 TOTAL DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE FLOOR AND SHELVES OF THE RED ROOM, THE FLOOR OF THE CLOSETS AND TOILET ROOM OF THE BLUE ROOM, THE FLOOR OF THE PURPLE ROOM, THE FLOOR AND CLOSETS OF THE TEACHER'S LOUNGE. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOMS OF REAR AND SIDE EXIT DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD BUGS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRETY OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11: OBSERVED THE TANK LIDS OF THE TOILETS IN THE GREEN AND BLUE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.115: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (WOOD, OLD TOYS, LEAVES) ON THE FLOOR OF THE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL/CEILING OF THE PURPLE ROOM. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED WARPED AND STAINED FLOOR TILES IN THE BLUE TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: OBSERVED RAW WOOD BUILT AROUND THE MOP SINK. MUST PAINT WITH A HIGH GLOSS SEAL TO PROVIDE AND NONPOROUS, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: OBSERVED A BUILDUP OF DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE WINDOWSILLS OF THE CLASSROOMS, AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60639
335 of 428 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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