CHICAGO, IL - Health inspectors discovered violations during an inspection of Smart Learning Center on 08/13/2025.
Smart Learning Center is positioned at 2980-2988 S Archer Avenue Chicago Illinois in the McKinley Park area, drawing neighborhood patrons and tourists.
The inspection report notes: "1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties - comments: person in charge (pic) has no chicago food sanitation certificate. 2.. 2." Food safety guidelines indicate that such conditions should be addressed promptly.
The inspection identified violations related to sanitation, an important area of food safety.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive sanitation practices. Studies from public health organizations show that Federal regulators use FDA sanitation guidelines as the benchmark for evaluating food service establishment compliance. The FDA Sanitation Standards offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
The inspection identified violations related to temperature control, an important area of food safety.
Food safety professionals regularly stress the essential nature of adequate temperature control procedures. As outlined in FDA Temperature Safety Guidelines, Maintaining proper food temperatures is the most effective method for preventing bacterial growth and foodborne illness. These federal guidelines guarantee that restaurants adhere to strict health requirements.
The inspection identified violations related to pest control, an important area of food safety.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive pest control practices. Studies from public health organizations show that Federal food safety regulations require all food service establishments to maintain comprehensive pest exclusion programs. The FDA Food Code Standards offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
In addition to regulatory requirements, these issues may affect the business's standing and public trust. Community health organizations track health department findings to provide education to local residents.
City health officials have required that Smart Learning Center promptly correct these infractions before continuing food service. Re-examination will be conducted to ensure corrections.
These findings underscore the essential nature of comprehensive health compliance in restaurant operations. Community members should feel empowered to examine health department findings when choosing restaurants.
| Inspection ID | 2622178 |
| DBA Name | SMART LEARNING CENTER |
| AKA Name | SMART LEARNING CENTER |
| License # | 2231591 |
| Facility Type | Children's Services Facility |
| Risk | Risk 1 (High) |
| Address | 2980-2988 S ARCHER AVE |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60608 |
| Inspection Date | 08/13/2025 |
| Inspection Type | License |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT |
| AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments | PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) HAS NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PICs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED ON VIOLATION #2. | 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN |
| MILK ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED | 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments | TCS FOODS (17 GALLONS OF MILK) STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 46.6F TO 47.8F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. PIC DISCARDED OF MILK AN APPROXIMATELY $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED | 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: REFRIGERATOR NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 48.2F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT HOLDS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED | 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: BLOCKS OF CHICKEN AND PORK MEAT NOT PROPERLY BEING THAWED. MEAT SITTING IN A PAN IN A COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER |
| MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments | WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN STAIN FREE CEILING TILES. |
| Latitude | 41.84055377709372 |
| Longitude | -87.66048949858407 |
| Location | (41.84055377709372 |
This inspection was conducted on August 13, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: sanitation, temperature-control, pest-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.
