Canvass
Oct 21, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 21, 2026 · Original Source
Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL
Learning Through Play Center LLC
4310 W Fullerton Ave
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Quick Answers
- When was Learning Through Play Center LLC last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 21, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 5 inspections on record, from Nov 30, 2023 to Oct 21, 2026.
- Has Learning Through Play Center LLC ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 30, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
5 inspectionsLicense
Sep 18, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED EXPOSED SNAP TRAPS IN KITCHEN BEHIND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND IN BOILER-ROOM CLOSET LOCATED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDE COVERS FOR TRAPS.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 18, 2025 · Original Source
License
Oct 28, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
2 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH DISHES, CUPS AND TRAYS IN THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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 problemsnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISCOVERS CLASSROOM NOT STORED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USAGE. COS.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 28, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 7, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE ON WESTSIDE AND OPENING ALONG SIDE AT BASE ON EASTSIDE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 7, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 30, 2023
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE ON WESTSIDE AND OPENING ALONG SIDE AT BASE ON EASTSIDE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM BASE OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBOARD IN EXPLORERS CLASSROOM UNDERNEATH WINDOW IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BASEBOARD. OBSERVED PEELING/CHIPPED PAINT ON WALL BEHIND COTS NEAR EXIT OF TWO YEAR OLD ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING/CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT AREA. OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN TWO YEAR OLD CLASSROOM NEAR EASTSIDE WINDOW INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING AROUND UPPER PIPE LEADING TO TOILET IN SECOND STALL OF WASHROOM IN EXPLORERS CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVER OR SMOOTHLY SEAL OPENING FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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 problemsnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official Wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED CEREAL IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD, SPICES, AND CONDIMENTS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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 problemsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 30, 2023 · Original Source