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When was Rainforest Learning Center, Inc last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 21, 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?
6 inspections on record, from Oct 24, 2023 to Aug 21, 2026.
Has Rainforest Learning Center, Inc ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 24, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
6 inspections
License
Aug 21, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS NEXT TO THE DIHWASHING MACHINE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALL IN THESE AREAS OR COVER THE DRYWALL WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 21, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 18, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED THE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATION BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE EXTERNAL THERMOMETER TO MONITOR TEMPERATURE. REMOVE BROKEN THERMOMETER OR REPLACE.
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.
GARBAGE CAN IN THE PREP KITCHEN WITH AN AUTOMATIC OPEN/CLOSE SYSTEM NOT OPERABLE. MANAGER REMOVED CAN AND REPLACED WITH A WORKING CONTAINER.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
NOTED INOPERABLE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 18, 2025 · Original Source
License
Oct 3, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 3, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 25, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 25, 2024 · Original Source
License Re-Inspection
Oct 30, 2023
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 30, 2023 · Original Source
License
Oct 24, 2023
Fail
1 recorded violation
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE. 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.