Pass

Jenkins Institute of Love

8907 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60619 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 4, 2026

Jenkins Institute of Love was last inspected on September 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

September 4, 2026 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 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

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

17 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: The hot water knob on the washbowl in the staff's toilet room leaks. Instructed to fix and maintain good plumbing.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: The door to the toilet room in the kitchen area is not self-closing. Instructed to make door self-closing and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The floors in the corners in the storage, kitchen and mechanical room with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: The washbowl in the toilet room next to the storage area needs recaulking at the top. Instructed to recaulk and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: The door to the toilet room in the kitchen area is not self-closing. Instructed to make door self-closing and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The floors in the corners in the storage, kitchen and mechanical room with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: The mechanical ventilation in the toilet room in the kitchen does not work. Instructed to fix or make the window openable. Maintain ventilation.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed dead gnats on the windowsill behind the cubbies in the preschool room. Instructed to remove dead bugs and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): observed slight food splatters in the inside of the microwave in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead gnats on the windowsill behind the cubbies in the preschool room. Instructed to remove dead bugs and maintain.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bowls and plates not inverted in the cabinets in the food prep area. Instructed to invert said tableware and maintain.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight food splatters in the inside of the microwave in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  5. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in staff toilet rooms for feminine hygiene products. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      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 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.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in staff toilet rooms. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor tiles in food service area in need of repair. Instructed to repair and maintain for easy clean and sanitation.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed vent in staff toilet room in rear of facility in need of repair. Instructed to remove tape, repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no working light in storage room in the rear of the facility near boys and girls toilet rooms. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside cooler in baby room. Must provide

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed storage shelves for dishes and dry storage in prep area not clean of debris. Must clean and maintain

      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 floors not clean of debris in furnace room, storage closets around storage units

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 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)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside cooler in baby room. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed storage shelves for dishes and dry storage in prep area not clean of debris. Must clean and maintain

      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 floors not clean of debris in furnace room, storage closets around storage units

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  12. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide. 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: Observed no clean up policy for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper sanitizer concentration. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed kitchen toilet room door not self-closing. Instructed manager to repair self-closing device on kitchen toilet room door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter inside rear storage closet. Instructed manager to organize storage closet and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following food and non-food contact equipment: interior of 3 comp sink and all front window sills.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace stained ceiling tiles. Instructed to clean all wall vents of dirt and debris. Also repair base board on wall under front window and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Insturcted to provide thermometers in all refrigerators.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to organize, clean and maintain rear storage closets. Remove items six inches off floor to prevent rodent harborage.

  16. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 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: Clean the wall vent in the staff washroom of dust build-up

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter from the storage closet in the baby's room,to prevent rodent harborage

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