Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS on .
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Latest inspection
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.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135766
Location recorded for this inspection · KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS · 1501 S STATE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON THE FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS INSIDE BOTH UTILITY ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SOME WASHBOWLS IN THE WASH ROOMS ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR CLASSROOMS ARE IN NEED OF BEING RE-CAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT AND COLD WATER ON THE WASHBOWL LOCATED ON THE LEFT WASHROOM IN THE SECOND FLOOR PLAY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES AND TOOL ARTICLES BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1996047
Location recorded for this inspection · KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS · 1501 S STATE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE WASH BOWLS IN THE CLASS ROOMS ON THE 2ND AND 3RD FL IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWLS. MAINTAIN SAME. -INSTRUCTED TO CUT THE SANITIZER HOSE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SO IT DOES NOT REST IN THE SINK.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA WITH RUST AND DIRT AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT AND BEHIND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN/FLOORS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND THE VENTS IN THE ADULT TOILET ROOMS ON THE 1ST FL WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND THE MOP IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1971208
Location recorded for this inspection · KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS · 1501 S STATE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Bulk-food containers not labeled in kitchen area, instructed to label and maintain.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: floors along wall base and corners in kitchen not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559648
Location recorded for this inspection · KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS · 1501 S STATE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1559311
Location recorded for this inspection · KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS · 1501 S STATE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR AND THROUGH THE TOP OF THE LID. INSTRUCTED T0 REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE TRAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE GASKETS TORN INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE GASKETS.
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497908
Location recorded for this inspection · KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS · 1501 S STATE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN PREP AREA IE..REFRIGERATOR DOORS AND HANDLES, AND CLEAN ALL RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL FOOD MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILES IN LAUNDRY ROOM IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE MISSING AND OR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. WALLS IN PREP AREA AND CLASSROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ABOVE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: AIR VENTS IN CHILDRENS CLASSROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. LEAK AT FAUCET ON HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497734
Location recorded for this inspection · KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS · 1501 S STATE ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND SEVERAL WASHROOMS AND DIAPER STATION AREAS WITH NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINKS. APPROXIMATELY 6 SINKS WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. DIRECTOR FILLED TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT DOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. DUMPSTER OPENED WITH A BAG OF DIRTY DIAPERS HANGING OUT. INSTRUCTED DIRECTOR TO MAINTAIN DUMPSTER CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN PREP AREA IE..REFRIGERATOR DOORS AND HANDLES, AND CLEAN ALL RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL FOOD MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN PREP AREA AND CLASSROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ABOVE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILES IN LAUNDRY ROOM IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE MISSING AND OR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT FAUCET ON HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: AIR VENTS IN CHILDRENS CLASSROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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How results compare in ZIP 60605
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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