PASS
Risk 1 (High)
STEPPING STONES LEARNING INSTITUTION Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility
STEPPING STONES LEARNING INSTITUTION
(AKA: STEPPING STONES LEARINING INSTITUTION INC)
8509-8511 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO 60652
Children's Services Facility
September 18, 2025
License
License #2659134
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #39
MAJOR
Violation Details
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN WITHOUT SPLASHGUARD NEXT TO COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DUE TO STORING CLEAN UTENSILS AND DISHES. MUST ADD SPLASH GUARD AT LEAST THE HEIGHT OF THE STOVE'S BANCK GUARD ONTO UTILITY SINK COUNTER TOP.
Why This Matters
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Specific Requirements
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-307.11
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED CHILDREN'S RIGHT TOILET WITH HANDLE IN NEED OF REPAIRING . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
Violation #51
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED CHILDREN'S RIGHT TOILET WITH HANDLE IN NEED OF REPAIRING . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Food Code Requirement
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Specific Requirements
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
CDPH Food Code: Section 5-202.13
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