ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Tots Express Learning Center 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?
3 inspections on record, from Sep 3, 2024 to Aug 21, 2026.
Has Tots Express Learning Center ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 3, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
License
Aug 21, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
6-201.13 OBSERVED MISSING COVING ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP AND BEHIND THE FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVING AND MAKE WALLS 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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 21, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 31, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE IN INFANT ROOM. INSTUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDSINK AND USE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN INFANT ROOM AS HANDSINK. OBSERVED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK, 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.
OBSERVED MISSING WALL COVING BEHIND REFRIGERATION, STORAGE AREA, AND UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHERE 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.
OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS 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 DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
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.
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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.