FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
CHRISTIAN L-E-G EARLY LEARNING CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility
June 20, 2025
License
License #2363607
4
Total Violations
4
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #21
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED HOT TCS FOODS APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS (TERIYAKI MEATBALLS) @120F AND 4 LBS GREEN BEANS (118F) LOCATED INSIDE HOT HOLD UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT TCS FOODS @135F OR HIGHER AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.FACILITY RECEIVES HOT AND COLD FOOD DAILY, PIC CONTACTED CATERING COMPANY FOR REPLACEMENT FOOD. BOTH SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Food Code Requirement
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 14 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, ON WALL NEAR SIGNAGE, ON SOAP DISPENSER AND ON REFRIGERATION DOOR HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EXIT DOOR CONNECTED TO PREP AREA OPEN DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY INTO FACILITY.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EXIT DOOR CONNECTED TO PREP AREA OPEN DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY INTO FACILITY.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection