Daycare (2 - 6 Years) · Chicago, IL

Les Finch's Learning Tree, Inc.

4217 W 16th St

Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Les Finch's Learning Tree, Inc. last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 24, 2026. 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?: 4 inspections on record, from Nov 13, 2024 to Aug 24, 2026.
Has Les Finch's Learning Tree, Inc. ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 13, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

License

Aug 24, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST FREEZER AS NEEDED.

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 24, 2026 · Original Source

License

Feb 2, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT WEST HANDWASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 2, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 31, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED MISSING PAINT IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN KITCHEN ALONG WALL BEHIND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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 31, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass