SchoolLicence 1964652

Learn Charter School

212 S Francisco Ave, Chicago 60612

Latest verdictConditionalSep 23, 2026 · 20 days ago

Inspections20since Jan 20, 2010

Fail rate5.0%1 of 20 verdictscitywide 22.4% · below average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass70%
Conditional25%
Fail5%

20 inspections from 2010 to 2026 · hover a mark

201020132016201920222025

ConditionalSep 23, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed improper cold holding temperatures for tcs foods at the time of the inspection. Found two packages of ham deli meat (48.6f-48.7f), yogurts (46.8f), and ham sandwiches (65.8f) all stored inside the refrigerator in the hallway. Instructed all cold holding foods must be 41f or below at all times. Approximatley 15lbs at $115 worth of product discarded at this time. Priority violation 7-38-005, no citation issued
2. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the refrigerator in the hallway and for the hot holding unit in the dining area. Instructed to provide and maintain.
PassSep 4, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
PassSep 20, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
PassAug 30, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
ConditionalSep 9, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on the premises while tcs foods (chicken strips) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a city of Chicago certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. No citation issued.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Found the 2nd floor boys (left side) and 2nd floor girls (left side) washroom handwashing sink push buttons with less than 15 seconds of running water time when pushed. Instructed to recalibrate washroom handwashing sink push buttons to a minimal 15 seconds running water time when pushed.
3. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  Found boxes of single use lunch trays stored directly on the floor in the cafeteria. Must elevate off floor and maintain.
4. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Noted milk crates being used as shelving inside the cafeteria. Must remove from premises and provide shelving that is free of unnecessary crevices and designed/constructed to be easily cleanable.
5. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Noted low water pressure at the left handwashing sink in the boys washroom closest to the dock. Must repair and provide adequate water pressure.
PassSep 13, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Must repair or replace worn door gasket on right side of 3- door prep cooler.
PassSep 10, 2020CanvassRisk 1 (High)
PassMay 31, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
FailFeb 26, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no employee health policies on site for food and conditional employees during time of inspection.priority foundation violation. 7-38-010.no citation issued.
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed 2nd from last toilet in girls restroom (2nd floor) covered with black garbage bag. Instructed to repair and maintain.
3. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Observed raw unfinished storage shelving unit mounted to the wall in the cafeteria. Informed manager that surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to repair.priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. No citation issued.
ConditionalNov 13, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed raw unfinished storage shelving unit mounted to the wall in the cafeteria. Informed manager that surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to repair
PassOct 10, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Must clean the interior of dairy coolers to remove spills.
PassSep 20, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Instructed to clean the floors around the milk coolers in the hallway. Maintain same.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Instructed to clean the vents in the kids toilet rooms. Remove the thick dirt/dust build up and maintain.
3. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Instructed to fix the left faucet in the boys toilet room on the 1st fl. Adjust it so that it stays on for proper hand washing.
PassSep 24, 2015CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Seal loose gaskets on milk cooler.
ConditionalSep 29, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 21
  * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
  No valid city certificated posted or certified manager on duty while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served such as chicken patties, string beans and milk. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. Citation issued # 7-38-012.
PassSep 19, 2013Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 30
  Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
  The bottles of sanitizer are not labeled, label all cleaning products
2. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  The bathroom wall areas below the soap dispensers and air dryers are dirty, clean the walls from top to bottom. The classroom sinks are dirty, clean the sinks in detail.
ConditionalSep 11, 2013CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  Facilities to maintain proper temperature
  The north milk cooler has an ambient air temperature of 48f. The cooler has an attached log dated 9-9-2013 thur 9-11-2013 documenting 47f, 46f and 45f temperatures in said cooler. Cooler tagged held for inspection, product discarded.
2. 3
  Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
  Approximately 120 pounds of milk cartons and pre-cut pineapple pieces were found at 46.3f to 48f internal temperature. Approximately $ 480.00 worth of product was discarded at this time.
3. 30
  Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
  The bottles of sanitizer are not labeled, label all cleaning products.
4. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  The bathroom wall areas below the soap dispensers and air dryers are dirty, clean the walls from top to bottom. The classroom sinks are dirty, clean the sinks in detail.
PassOct 26, 2011CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Replace water stained ceiling tiles where needed.
2. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Ventilation: all plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the municipal code of Chicago and the rules and regulations of the board of health. One sink in both the girls and boys washroom has no running water; provide. Both washrooms have four sinks each.
PassMay 5, 2011CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Replace water stained ceiling tiles in both student washrooms where needed.
2. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  One of four handsinks in boys washroom has no running water; provide.
PassDec 13, 2010CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. Must clean-sanitize; storage cabinets in classrooms #18,19,20,25, and 27, milk cooler at 2nd floor and 2nd mop sink.
2. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Must clean floors inside 3rd floor boiler room and mop sinks closets.
PassJan 20, 2010CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. The sinks in the class rooms are dirty in general, clean and maintain the sinks daily.
2. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Ventilation: all plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the municipal code of Chicago and the rules and regulations of the board of health. The hand sink drain in room # 27 is slow, the sink in room # 22 leaks. Both sinks were repaired at this time.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

384×
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
324×
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
473×
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
33×
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
353×
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
22×
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
512×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
332×
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 1964652 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.