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KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS

1501 S STATE ST · Chicago, IL 60605

Children's Services Facility

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641780

Location recorded for this inspection · KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS · 1501 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED TWO LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY OATS WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKING IN KITCHEN. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELF WITH ACCUMULATION WITH DUST IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE COVING IN TODDLER ROOM THREES-B BY WATER FOUNTAIN, OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE 3RD FLOOR INDOOR PLAY AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND REPAIR WALL BASE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTS IN 3RD FOOR PLAY AREA TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626038

Location recorded for this inspection · KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS · 1501 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625501

Location recorded for this inspection · KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS · 1501 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE. LAST INSPECTION WAS FROM 6/11/24 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. LOGBOOK SHALL BE AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602903

Location recorded for this inspection · KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS · 1501 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Teachers personal food items stored next to children's food in prep cooler, instructed to separate.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572937

Location recorded for this inspection · KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS · 1501 S STATE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564099

Location recorded for this inspection · KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS · 1501 S STATE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562526

Location recorded for this inspection · KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS · 1501 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTS IN ADULT TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555658

Location recorded for this inspection · KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS · 1501 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.15 OBSERVED SOILED CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 PIPING BENEATH HAND WASHING SINK IN TODDLER ROOM RESTROOM LEAKS TO FLOOR WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING OF HANDSINK IN TODDLER ROOM RESTROOM.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555513

Location recorded for this inspection · KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS · 1501 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: PIPING BENEATH HAND WASHING SINK IN TODDLER ROOM RESTROOM LEAKS TO FLOOR WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING OF HANDSINK IN TODDLER ROOM RESTROOM.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT IT IS IMPROPERLY DISPOSED TO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453356

Location recorded for this inspection · KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS · 1501 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND TOILET IN WOMENS WASHROOM INOPERABLE. NOTED NEW TOILET IN BOX LOCATED IN HALLWAY. MANAGEMENT STATES THAT THEY'RE WAITING FOR PLUMBER TO INSTALL. WOMEN ARE USING SINGLE STALL MENS WASHROOM AS AN ALTERNATIVE MEASURE. MUST REPAIR TOILET LOCATED IN WOMENS WASHROOM ON 1ST FLOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WASHROOM LOCATED IN TODDLER ROOM FILLED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS. MUST CLEAN ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE ND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2355567

Location recorded for this inspection · KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS · 1501 S STATE ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. FOUND NO CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED HANDWASHING SINK ATTACHED TO CHANGE STATION PROFUSELY LEAKING IN ROOM A MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND ALL TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES UNCOVERED. MUST PROVIDE COVER TO TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229469

Location recorded for this inspection · KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS · 1501 S STATE ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS UNDER THE UTENSIL SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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233 of 290 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2215769.

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