FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
EXPLORA LEARNING CENTER 1 Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility
EXPLORA LEARNING CENTER 1
(AKA: EXPLORA LEARNING CENTER)
5859 W IRVING PARK RD, CHICAGO 60634
Children's Services Facility
April 1, 2025
Canvass
License #2967169
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
Inspection Summary
This children's services facility was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on April 1, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Fail outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #15
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION WITH RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS IN REFRIGERATOR. MUST SEPARATE RAW FOOD FROM READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.
Food Code Requirement
Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.
Specific Requirements
Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-305.11, 3-302.11
Violation #23
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN WINGS HELD IN REFRIGERATOR FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT ANY DATE MARKING. MUST HAVE A DATE MARKING SYSTEM FOR COOKED/READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Food Code Requirement
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Specific Requirements
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-403.11
Violation #23
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN WINGS HELD IN REFRIGERATOR FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT ANY DATE MARKING. MUST HAVE A DATE MARKING SYSTEM FOR COOKED/READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Food Code Requirement
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Specific Requirements
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-403.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
Call 311 or File Online
More Information
CDPH Food Protection