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Daycare Above and Under 2 Years · Chicago, IL

Loren Children Learning Center

2106-10 E 79th St

Last inspected Nov 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Loren Children Learning Center last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 6, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Fail”.
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?
5 inspections on record, from Apr 4, 2024 to Nov 6, 2026.
Has Loren Children Learning Center ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 4, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Canvass

Nov 6, 2026

Fail

3 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 CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR HOLDER ON SITE. VOIDED PHOTOCOPY POSTED IN KITCHEN. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST ALSO BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. 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 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

NOTED SET UP SINK WITH NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER. PIC STATED LAST OF CHEMICAL SANITIZER (BLEACH/CHLORINE) WAS USED TO SET UP SINK BUT CHLORINE SANITIZING TEST STRIP SHOWS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. 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 problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELF AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE ACTIVITY SHELF IN "SCHOOL AGE" CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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 insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 6, 2026 · Original Source

License

Nov 14, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MIDDLE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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, Nov 14, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 5, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

1 recorded violation

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Inspector’s Notes

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER PROVIDED A COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE AND COULD NOT LOCATE THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S DOCUMENT MUST BE ON SITE AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 11, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE CENTER OF THE DOOR IN THE CENTER OF THE FACILITY NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED. A MAIL SLOT IS LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR FOR MAIL AND IS NOT CLOSED ENTIRELY ALLOWING POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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 insects
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THREE DEAD MICE ON GLUE BOARDS IN THE BASEMENT AREA IN FURNACE CLOSET AND OUTSIDE OF FURNACE CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER STAINED CEILING TILE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED THE LOWER WALL IN THE THIRD CLASSROOM IN POOR REPAIR NEAR THE BACK EXIT DOOR DUE TO A LEAK FROM ABOVE; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED THE WALL BASE IN THE BASEMENT AREA NOT COMPLETELY SEALED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FLOOR LEAVING A SPACE FOR RODENT TO ENTER; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN IN THE CORNER AREA UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK; INSTRUCTED TO 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 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE ADULT WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

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 11, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 4, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE ADULT WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

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 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE CENTER OF THE DOOR IN THE CENTER OF THE FACILITY NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED. A MAIL SLOT IS LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR FOR MAIL AND IS NOT CLOSED ENTIRELY ALLOWING POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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 insects
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE WATER SQUIRTING FROM THE FAUCET WHEN TURNED ON IN THE WASHROOM CLOSEST TO THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASHER FOR THE FAUCET.

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
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER STAINED CEILING TILE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED THE LOWER WALL IN THE THIRD CLASSROOM IN POOR REPAIR NEAR THE BACK EXIT DOOR DUE TO A LEAK FROM ABOVE; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED THE WALL BASE IN THE BASEMENT AREA NOT COMPLETELY SEALED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FLOOR LEAVING A SPACE FOR RODENT TO ENTER; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN IN THE CORNER AREA UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK; INSTRUCTED TO 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

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 4, 2024 · Original Source

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