Kenyatta's Daycare

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 4, 2025 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

2. Mar 22, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

3. Jan 25, 2023 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: All portable handsinks must be properly added to city plumbing or removed. Instructed to remove

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed small reach in refrigerator in infant room at improper temperature of 50.0 degree air temperature. Found milk, baby formula and other foods in reach in cooler. (52-53 degrees) instructed manager to remove and discard all food items. Total value $35.00 8lbs priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued owner has removed reach in cooler. Unit no longer in classroom

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed small reach in refrigerator in infant room at improper temperature of 50.0 degree air temperature. Found milk, baby formula and other foods in reach in cooler. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued owner has removed reach in cooler. Unit no longer in classroom

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found water stained ceiling tiles in the front desk area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the wall vent very dusty of the kitchen in the cooler storage area. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Nov 15, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Person in charge has no valid city of chicago sanitation certificate as required.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found water stained ceiling tiles in the front desk area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the wall vent very dusty of the kitchen in the cooler storage area. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago certified manager on duty/site while tcs foods are being handle and served such as chicken fajita and black beans. City certified manager must be on site at all times while tcs foods are being served and handled. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Feb 1, 2021 Pass

   License · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Found rusty storage racks inside the storage area. Instructed to remove rust or replace racks. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The floors under the stove and sink in the food prep area with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found water stained ceiling tiles in the front desk area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Dec 17, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair hand wash sink in classroom #2.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean floor along wall base and at corners behind heavy equipment in prep area and in storage closets of area outside of kitchen.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Remove clutter and unnecessary articles in storage closet and pantry at rear. Organize and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Nov 19, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the pic that a vomit and diarrheal clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

8. Apr 28, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors in the storage closet in rear of premises.along wall base and corners

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the wall near the counter top cabinet where the mirco-wave is stored and clean the vent inside kitchen area,instructed to clean and maintain area

9. Oct 28, 2016 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

     Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

     Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the dry storage room and the kids play area to remove debris.

10. Aug 18, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from grease trap at the 3 compartment sink

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in the kitchen area,along wall base and corners

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter from the infants closet area,to prevent rodent harborage

11. Dec 19, 2014 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    7 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Paint rusty exteriors of deep freezer and grease trap.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean storage shelves in all food storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in all storage closets and storerooms throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean dust from ceiling vents. Replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout. Seal all openings in walls and base boards in pantry and in front classroom near nursery. Remove all chipping paint from wall underneath exposed hand sink in kitchen and re-paint area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Repair or replace missing light inside pantry in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair exhaust in washrooms. Repair slow drain at mop sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must properly store mop head upright when not in use to prevent pest breeding. Eliminate clutter inside closet in nursery. Must remove large articles so that area is accessible for cleaning, and servicing by pest control.

12. Dec 16, 2014 Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical7 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: No hot running water(59f-65f) at washbowls in all washrooms nor at sinks in classrooms-must provide. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Paint rusty exteriors of deep freezer and grease trap.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean storage shelves in all food storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in all storage closets and storerooms throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean dust from ceiling vents. Replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout. Seal all openings in walls and base boards in pantry and in front classroom near nursery. Remove all chipping paint from wall underneath exposed hand sink in kitchen and re-paint area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Repair or replace missing light inside pantry in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair exhaust in washrooms. Repair slow drain at mop sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must properly store mop head upright when not in use to prevent pest breeding. Eliminate clutter inside closet in nursery. Must remove large articles so that area is accessible for cleaning, and servicing by pest control.