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JENKINS INSTITUTE OF LOVE

8907 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · Chicago, IL 60619

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for JENKINS INSTITUTE OF LOVE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642296

Location recorded for this inspection · JENKINS INSTITUTE OF LOVE · 8907 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED BOTH CLOSETS IN ROOM 3 WITH ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO PROPERLY MONITOR FLOORS

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616409

Location recorded for this inspection · JENKINS INSTITUTE OF LOVE · 8907 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE WASHBOWL IN THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOM LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE DOOR TO THE TOILET ROOM IN THE KITCHEN AREA IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR SELF-CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE CLOSET IN THE REAR BY THE BACK DOOR IN THE 3-6 YEAR OLD CLASSROOM IS CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE THE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS IN THE STORAGE, KITCHEN AND MECHANICAL ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2603097

Location recorded for this inspection · JENKINS INSTITUTE OF LOVE · 8907 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM NEXT TO THE STORAGE AREA NEEDS RECAULKING AT THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE DOOR TO THE TOILET ROOM IN THE KITCHEN AREA IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR SELF-CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS IN THE STORAGE, KITCHEN AND MECHANICAL ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE KITCHEN DOES NOT WORK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR MAKE THE WINDOW OPENABLE. MAINTAIN VENTILATION.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583227

Location recorded for this inspection · JENKINS INSTITUTE OF LOVE · 8907 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD GNATS ON THE WINDOWSILL BEHIND THE CUBBIES IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT FOOD SPLATTERS IN THE INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582155

Location recorded for this inspection · JENKINS INSTITUTE OF LOVE · 8907 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF MILK STORED IN A MINI COOLER IN THE TODDLER ROOM. GALLON OF MILK (47.8F) AND 5-6 BABY MILK BOTTLES (47.0F). MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AND BEVERAGES AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A MINI REFRIGERATOR AT 50.0F WITH TCS BEVERAGES STORED INSIDE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL TO CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPRX. 1 GALLON AT $6 DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITTION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD GNATS ON THE WINDOWSILL BEHIND THE CUBBIES IN THE PRESCHOOL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED BOWLS AND PLATES NOT INVERTED IN THE CABINETS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID TABLEWARE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF ICE AT THE TOP OF THE MINI COOLER IN THE TODDLER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT FOOD SPLATTERS IN THE INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE THE SAID DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562772

Location recorded for this inspection · JENKINS INSTITUTE OF LOVE · 8907 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562392

Location recorded for this inspection · JENKINS INSTITUTE OF LOVE · 8907 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE ORIGINAL AND VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT ANY HAND SINK IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER HAND DRYING PROVISIONS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED NAPKINS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 20-25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN INFANT ROOM NEXT TO SINK AND IN STORAGE CLOSET, 20-30 DROPPINGS IN SUPPLY/ STORAGE ROOM AND 15-20 DROPPINGS IN UTILITY CLOSET IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED QUATERNARY AMMONIA TEST STRIPS DESIGNATED FOR USE WITH CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CHLORINE TEST STRIPS MUST CORRESPOND WITH CHLORINE SANITIZER OR QUATERNARY AMMONIA TEST STRIPS MUST CORRESPOND WITH QUATERNARY AMMONIA SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STAFF TOILET ROOMS FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATED DUST ON FLOOR IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, IN SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM AND FLOOR IN INFANT ROOM CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510079

Location recorded for this inspection · JENKINS INSTITUTE OF LOVE · 8907 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND RUST REMOVAL FROM TO SURFACE OF UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STAFF TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN FOOD SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR EASY CLEAN AND SANITATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENT IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR OF FACILITY IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO WORKING LIGHT IN STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY NEAR BOYS AND GIRLS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453474

Location recorded for this inspection · JENKINS INSTITUTE OF LOVE · 8907 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN THE STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303879

Location recorded for this inspection · JENKINS INSTITUTE OF LOVE · 8907 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PLOICY ON SITE .HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSAR ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVE, FACE MASK , DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NORO VIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER IN BABY ROOM. MUST PROVIDE

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES FOR DISHES AND DRY STORAGE IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN FURNACE ROOM, STORAGE CLOSETS AROUND STORAGE UNITS

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303746

Location recorded for this inspection · JENKINS INSTITUTE OF LOVE · 8907 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PLOICY ON SITE .HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSAR ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVE, FACE MASK , DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NORO VIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT (3) HANDWASHING SINKS IN DAYCARE. TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER IN TEACHER WASHROOM 80.F, CHILDRENS WASHROOM HAND SINKS-72.0,69.0F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER IN BABY ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES FOR DISHES AND DRY STORAGE IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN FURNACE ROOM, STORAGE CLOSETS AROUND STORAGE UNITS

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232484

Location recorded for this inspection · JENKINS INSTITUTE OF LOVE · 8907 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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