J + L Family Learning Daycare Center

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 6, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in dry food storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor along walls and corners in kitchen, storage, and classroom areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Apr 13, 2023 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed the back of the cabinets missing, under the entire warewashing sinks and handwashing equipment in the food prep area. Instructed to repair the back of the said cabinet to properly protect the kitchenware stored in the cabinets 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: 6-501.12 observed debris on the floor behind the cabinet unit under the warewashing sinks and handwashing sink in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain said floors.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Apr 6, 2023 Fail

   License · Fail

   4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard on the exposed handwashing sink next to the drying rack for clean dishes near the warewashing sink. Must install a washable splashguard and maintain.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the back of the cabinets missing, under the entire warewashing sinks and handwashing equipment in the food prep area. Instructed to repair the back of the said cabinet to properly protect the kitchenware stored in the cabinets and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed an incorrect chemical sanitizer test strip kit (chlorine) being used to test concentration of the sanitizer that is used to sanitize dishware (quaternary ammonium). Instructed to have a test strip kit on site that is compatible with the sanitizer used to sanitize dishware. Priority foundation 7-38-005, citation issued

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on the floor behind the cabinet unit behind the warewashing sinks and handwashing sink in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain said floors.

     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: No city of chicago certified food manager on site during the inspection while the time/temperature control for safety foods (milk) has been prepared and served. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site at all times while foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Jun 23, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed clean multi-use equipment and utensils stored near hand washing sink and under leaking drainpipe of one compartment sink in kitchen. Instructed manager to remove equipment and utensils to protect from splash and contamination.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in pantry. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged door handle on refrigerator in kitchen. Instructed manager to repair.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under one compartment sink in kitchen. Observed low hot water pressure at hand washing sink in infant room. Instructed manager to repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in furnace room. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. May 10, 2021 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hot water faucet not maintained at children's 4th hand sink,on the( right) outside washroom. Instructed to repair

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on wall areas by bed storage area near hand sinks. Instructed to repair

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Feb 19, 2021 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: See violation #2

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hot water faucet not maintained at children's 4th hand sink,on the( right) outside washroom. Instructed to repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on wall areas by bed storage area near hand sinks. Instructed to repair.

     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 food sanitation certificate posted for pic. Instructed facility required to have a valid city of chicago food san itation certificate posted for pic. Priority foun dation issued 7-38-012

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

7. Apr 15, 2019 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no procedure on site for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Instructed to implement a procedure and provide all necessary supplies for handling such events. Priority foundation violation issued 7-38-005

     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: Washrooms used by females must have a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Must provide in staff washroom.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

8. Nov 29, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no procedure on site for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Instructed to implement a procedure and provide all necessary supplies for handling such events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: All food handlers must meet the idph requirements of taking the food handler's course. Instructed to meet the requirements and provide proof.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

9. Nov 27, 2018 No Entry

   Canvass · No Entry

   No violations

10. Mar 14, 2017 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

11. Jun 22, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair stripped hot water handle on middle hand washing sink in classroom area.

12. Jun 15, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed 15 mice droppings scattered inside cabinet under 2-compartment sink in kitchen, 5 mice droppings on floor in northeast corner in infant room, 8 mice droppings scattered on floor along north wall in classroom. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of all cabinets in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in all classroom areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean wall vents under counter and above cubbies in infant room(dust buildup).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair stripped hot water handle on middle hand washing sink in classroom area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all formula off floor in infant room and stock off floor in dry storage area. Store all items away from walls and corners in classroom area for easy cleaning and pest control. Remove all unused equipment and unnecessary articles in storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

13. Jun 30, 2015 Fail

    License · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager or certificate on the premises while serving potentially hazardous foods (i.e. Dairy, beans, chicken, etc.) instructed to have both on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012

    • 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 seal around all pipes and conduits under the sinks and in the childrens toilet room.

    • 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 clean and maintain the vents in the childrens toilet room. Remove dirt/dust build up.

14. Jun 30, 2015 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 seal around all pipes and conduits under the sinks and in the childrens toilet room.

    • 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 clean and maintain the vents in the childrens toilet room. Remove dirt/dust build up.

15. Mar 25, 2013 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

16. Mar 5, 2013 Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Reach-in freezer not maintaining proper temperature 49.8f. Instructed manager to repair. Freezer must maintain 0f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

      Inspector’s note: Observed 10-15 mice droppings on floor and shelves along east wall in infant room, 6 mice droppings on bottom shelves off cubbies in rear classroom, 10-15 mice droppings on computer equipment and storage boxes in south storage room, 2 mice droppings under sinks in kitchen. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No original food sanitation certificate posted. Instructed manager to post original certificate.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all cabinets in kitchen, toy shelves in infant room, storage shelves in rear storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along walls and in all corners in infant room, classroom and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal all openings around pipe fittings under sinks in infant room and washroom areas. Seal openings under water fountain, near electrical box along north wall in infant room, above electrical outlet along south wall in rear classroom. Seal all openings, cracks, crevices, in walls and ceilings in all areas.