Pass

Serendipity Childcare

1300 W 99th St, Chicago, IL 60643

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60643 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Sep 4, 2026

Serendipity Childcare was last inspected on September 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

September 4, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical4 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Found the right washbowl in the 1st fl blue toilet room hot water pressure low. Instructed to increase the hot water pressure and maintain.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Found tall weeds in the back of the facility dumpster area. Instructed to remove weeds and maintain area.

    Official wording (code 54)

    Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found water-stained ceiling tile in the 1st fl blue toilet room. Instructed to replace ceiling tile 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 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 wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

15 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some food storage bags without labels with common name. Instructed to label storage bags with discard dates and common names.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed handsink in kitchen without splash guard. Instructed to install to prevent contamination of clean dishes next to 3-comp sink.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed serving utensils stored upright. Instructed to store handles upright to prevent possible contamination of serving utensils.

      Official wording (code 44)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and splatter on both stove top and reach in refrigerator. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be kept in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with deep cuts or discoloration must be replaced or corrected. Correct 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: Cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove build up of food spills instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leak at 2nd floor 3 compartment sink p-trap. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors in 1st and 2nd floors prep area in need of cleaning to remove all spills and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Hood vents on mechanical ventilation in need of cleaning to remove dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor near second floor kitchen. Instructed manager to elevate all items off floor.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed procedure in place. However must provide all the necessary items outlined in policy including disposable mop and appropriate sanitizer for norovirus. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      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 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

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

  7. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  8. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      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 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)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general 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 for employees. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. No citation

      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 employee clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. No citation

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: No enclosed receptacle for sanitary napkins. Instructed that any washroom that females use must have a enclosed receptacles for sanitary napkins.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cleaning equipment, stored on floor in rear door area. Must properly store off floors. Discard anything not using.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  10. Pass

    License · 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: Floors not clean of debris 2nd fl classroom,in mop closet ,2nd fl furnace room, by 2nd fl elevator . Must clean/ maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: 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.

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: 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

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: 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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors along refrigerator in first floor prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace and seal loose baseboards in first floor prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in first floor prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove plumbers putty around drain inside 3-compartment sink in second floor prep area. Repair leaking faucet on sink in first floor staff washroom.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide thermometer inside infant refrigerator.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all juice off floor in first floor prep area.

  12. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · 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: Instructed to replace the water stained ceiling tiles in the 1st fl boys toilet room. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix and maintain the leak at the pipe under the middle compartment of the 2nd fl 3-compartment sink.

  13. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Found the refrigerator in the 2nd fl prep area not able to maintain the required temperature of 40f or lower. Instructed to have the unit fixed so that it maintains the adequate temperature. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods stored in the above refrigerator at improper temperatures. Hot dogs (49.7f), bologna (50.2f), cheese (51.0f) and turkey slices (50.8f). Instructed to keep potentially hazardous foods at 40f or lower during storage. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • 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 the water stained ceiling tiles in the 1st fl boys toilet room. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix and maintain the leak at the pipe under the middle compartment of the 2nd fl 3-compartment sink.

  14. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Faucet leaky in teacher washroom.must repair.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 2 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.