Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SERENDIPITY CHILDCARE on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642303
Location recorded for this inspection · SERENDIPITY CHILDCARE · 1300 W 99TH ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST FL BLUE TOILET ROOM HOT WATER PRESSURE LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND A LEAK AT THE MIDDLE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FL KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND TALL WEEDS IN THE BACK OF THE FACILITY DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WEEDS AND MAINTAIN AREA.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE 1ST FL BLUE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -THE VENT ON THE DOOR IN THE 2ND FL KITCHEN HAS A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618173
Location recorded for this inspection · SERENDIPITY CHILDCARE · 1300 W 99TH ST
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SOME FOOD STORAGE BAGS WITHOUT LABELS WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL STORAGE BAGS WITH DISCARD DATES AND COMMON NAMES.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN WITHOUT SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN DISHES NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK.
44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED SERVING UTENSILS STORED UPRIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLES UPRIGHT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF SERVING UTENSILS.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER ON BOTH STOVE TOP AND REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS; GENIUSES, LITERACY LOVERS, AND MASTERMIND CLASSROOMS WITH THE FAUCET HEADS SPRAYING WATER WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO A CONSISTENT FLOW OF WATER.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592098
Location recorded for this inspection · SERENDIPITY CHILDCARE · 1300 W 99TH ST
Recorded violations
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS OR DISCOLORATION MUST BE REPLACED OR CORRECTED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT 2ND FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK P-TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENTS ON MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. 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
2569571
Location recorded for this inspection · SERENDIPITY CHILDCARE · 1300 W 99TH ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569214
Location recorded for this inspection · SERENDIPITY CHILDCARE · 1300 W 99TH ST
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFATE POSTED AT ALL TIMESS TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2511042
Location recorded for this inspection · SERENDIPITY CHILDCARE · 1300 W 99TH ST
Recorded violations
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2362933
Location recorded for this inspection · SERENDIPITY CHILDCARE · 1300 W 99TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS INSIDE COOLER . APPROX 6- GALLONS OF MILK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 50.0F AND 4- HALF GALLONS OF SOY MILK AT 50.0F, 3-LBS OF COOKED OATMEAL AT 48.0F, 2-LBS OF STRING BEANS AT 87.0F, 3-LBS OF BAKE BEANS/HOT DOGS AT IMPROPER TEMPATURES OF 87.F,53.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL (TCS) FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PIC) REMOVED AND DISCARDED ALL FOODS AT APPROX 34-LBS AT COST APPROX $40.00-COS . PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER INSIDE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON 2ND FL KITCHEN UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY DEPT OF HEALTH-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320315
Location recorded for this inspection · SERENDIPITY CHILDCARE · 1300 W 99TH ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315926
Location recorded for this inspection · SERENDIPITY CHILDCARE · 1300 W 99TH ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINGS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN SECOND FLOOR FURNACE ROOM NEAR KITCHEN, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND SHELVING UNIT IN CORNER OF SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN NEAR FURNACE ROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF OF SHELVING UNIT IN SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN NEAR FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OUTLET COVER MISSING ON WALL BEHIND MICROWAVE AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232629
Location recorded for this inspection · SERENDIPITY CHILDCARE · 1300 W 99TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO ENCLOSED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY WASHROOM THAT FEMALES USE MUST HAVE A ENCLOSED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT, STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DOOR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE OFF FLOORS. DISCARD ANYTHING NOT USING.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2065126
Location recorded for this inspection · SERENDIPITY CHILDCARE · 1300 W 99TH ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS 2ND FL CLASSROOM,IN MOP CLOSET ,2ND FL FURNACE ROOM, BY 2ND FL ELEVATOR . MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND STORAGE AREAS,( 2ND FL TOY SUPPLY CLOSET, PAPER SUPPLY CLOSET 1ST FL, AND MOP ROOM CLUTTERED,SOME UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,( PAINT SUPPLIES, ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT) STORED ALONG WALLS AND ALL OVER FLOOR AREAS. MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING AND MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932846
Location recorded for this inspection · SERENDIPITY CHILDCARE · 1300 W 99TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED BROCCOLI STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 100.3F IN CAMBRO AND CORN DOGS 47.7F IN SECOND FLOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD FOOD 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (HOT DOGS AND BEANS 138F)PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG REFRIGERATOR IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE AND SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAIN INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON SINK IN FIRST FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE INFANT REFRIGERATOR.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL JUICE OFF FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60643
165 of 200 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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