CHICAGO, IL - A health department inspection at Rachel'S Learning Centers, Ltd. on 07/25/2025 revealed multiple health code violations.
Located in the heart of East Garfield Park, Rachel'S Learning Centers, Ltd. operates from a prominent location at 3430-3434 W Roosevelt Road Chicago Illinois, making it easily accessible to area customers.
Inspectors documented: "No valid city of chicago food service manager on site while TCS foods are being served. 38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present - comments: observed 30 mice droppings scattered on the floor and in the kids' bedding in the storage closet and no..." This finding indicates a need for compliance with established food safety protocols.
Inspectors documented deficiencies involving sanitation, an essential component of restaurant operations.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate sanitation procedures. As outlined in Food Safety Modernization Act, Proper sanitation practices prevent cross-contamination and maintain the integrity of food preparation environments. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
Health department officials noted violations related to pest control, which require attention for public health compliance.
Pest control violations represent some of the most significant infractions in food service inspections Research conducted by federal health agencies demonstrates that Federal food safety regulations require all food service establishments to maintain comprehensive pest exclusion programs. The FDA Pest Control Guidelines provides comprehensive guidance for preventing such violations.
Inspectors documented deficiencies involving hand washing, an essential component of restaurant operations.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive hand washing practices. Studies from public health organizations show that The CDC emphasizes that inadequate hand washing contributes to approximately 89% of foodborne illness outbreaks. The Chicago Health Department Requirements offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
The examination revealed violations related to temperature control, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive temperature control practices. Studies from public health organizations show that The FDA requires continuous temperature monitoring for all potentially hazardous foods in commercial kitchens. The HACCP Temperature Monitoring offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
These compliance issues require correction to maintain proper standards for the restaurant and public health. Food safety professionals indicate that addressing non-compliance helps ensure customer safety standards.
Local regulatory authorities have ordered that Rachel'S Learning Centers, Ltd. swiftly remediate the documented deficiencies before reopening to customers. Additional review is planned to confirm remediation.
Regular health inspections serve as critical safeguards for public health in Chicago's dining landscape. Transparency in reporting inspection findings ensures that community members can make informed decisions about their dining options.
| Inspection ID | 2621249 |
| DBA Name | RACHEL'S LEARNING CENTERS |
| AKA Name | RACHEL'S LEARNING CENTERS |
| License # | 2215831 |
| Facility Type | Daycare Above and Under 2 Years |
| Risk | Risk 1 (High) |
| Address | 3430-3434 W ROOSEVELT RD |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60624 |
| Inspection Date | 07/25/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Canvass |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 | 38. INSECTS |
| & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments | OBSERVED THE FRONT DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED A GAP BETWEEN THE EXTERIOR DOORS AND A GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE INTERIOR DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. | 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED |
| & CLEANED - Comments | GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITH LID NEEDED INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED |
| MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments | OBSERVED GAPS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND FLOOR IN THE CLOSET WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHEREVER NEEDED TO PREVENT FURTHER PEST ISSUES. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS. |
| Latitude | 41.86644399024747 |
| Longitude | -87.71180237896404 |
| Location | (41.86644399024747 |
This inspection was conducted on July 25, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: sanitation, pest-control, hand-washing, temperature-control.
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
