ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Downtown Childrens Learning Place last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 18, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from May 22, 2024 to Nov 18, 2025.
Has Downtown Childrens Learning Place ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 22, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
2 inspections
Canvass
Nov 18, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR IN MECHANICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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.
OBSERVED CONTAINER OF SINGLE-USE GLOVES STORED UNCOVERED NEAR THE REAR INFANT AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CONTAINER OF GLOVES PARTIALLY COVERED OR RELOCATE TO AN AREA WHERE THEY ARE EXPOSED TO SPLASHES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION 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.
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE (REAR PANELS AND HOSES) TO BE SOILED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL 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.
OBSERVED WALL AND DRAIN PLUMBING BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PHYSICAL FACILITIES AND PLUMBING AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL 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.