Pass

El Hogar del Nino

1710-1718 S Loomis St, Chicago, IL 60608

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Nov 21, 2025

El Hogar del Nino was last inspected on November 21, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

November 21, 2025 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

18 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Mops not properly stored to dry. Instructed to store hanging up for proper air drying. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Mechanical ventilation not working in any of the toilet rooms. Instructed to fix and maintain working mechanical ventilation in toilet rooms.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a burned out light in one ceiling light fixturein room 10 c. Instructed to replace bulb and maintain..

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 (a) found employee toilet room women's water temperature at 65.8 f. Must provide hot water temperature of 100f at all times. Must repair and maintain. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found employee toilet room women's water temperature at 65.8 f. Must provide hot water temperature of 100f at all times. Must repair and maintain. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued

      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 time/temperature control for safety foods milk at improper cold holding temperatures ranging from 52f - 50f located in the walk in cooler manager voluntarily discards and denatures all said tcs foods, approx 4 gallons of milk $30. Instructed to maintain a minimum cold holding temperature of 41f. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  7. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hand washing sink in the 2-3 year old room no connected to city water. Water is supplied with plastic water jugs. Instructed to remove the hand washing sink and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  9. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the procedures for cleaning up vomit, and diarrhea, but is missing some items and a disinfectant rated for noro virus, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the staff microwave not clean, instructed to clean.

      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: Observed the ceiling light shield not clean over the prep table in the kitchen, instructed to clean.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. 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: Observed no policy in place for employee health. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued. Given 90 days to comply.

      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: Observed no procedures for responding to diarrhea and diarrhea events. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation given. Given 90 days to comply.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly. Must store inverted.

  13. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  14. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster in poor repair with a liquid leaking onto the ground from said dumpster. Observed lids not tight fitting and overflowing garbage. Instructed to always keep lids tight fitting and dumpsters in good repair so no food or liquids can leak. Recommended adding another dumpster or dumpster pick up. Serious violation 7-38-020.

  15. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair slightly torn strip on rear door.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of guards on all water fountains.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all shelves along walls and corners in walk-in cooler. Clean floors in mechanical room(dead insects).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove dust buildup on ventilation covers in washrooms. Clean interior of light shields in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide ventilation in washroom in classroom 2a.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor and organize supply closet to prevent pest harborage.

  17. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Clean single service cups improperly stored in unclean container in room 7a. Instd to store properly in clean container.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All ventilation covers in toilet rooms need cleaning, free of excessive dust accumulation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Utility sink basins need detailed clean, free of debris build-up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Metal stem thermometer needed for food handler.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.