Pass

Jellybean Learning Center

7411 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

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

Passed · as of Apr 24, 2026

Jellybean Learning Center was last inspected on April 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

April 24, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Noted dead rodent in trap under handsink in kitchen. Instructed to remove

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: Noted 1/4 inch gap at bottom of rear exit door. Instructed to install door sweep to maintain a tight seal

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Noted clutter in middle connecting space between daycares. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items, any kept items are to be stored on proper shelving that is a minimum of 6 inches off the ground to prevent pest harboage and to ensure adequate cleaning of facility.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Noted holes in wall in blue office and on north wall next to kitchen. Instructed to repair all holes to prevent pest entry

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

15 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead mouse and insects on glue board inside furnace room. Instructed manager to remove.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom right side of northeast exit door frame. Instructed manager to repair door frame and seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers 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 dust buildup in walls and debris inside light shield in kitchen, debris on floors in prep, classroom, furnace room, utility, and storage areas, dust buildup on ventilation fans in washrooms. Instructed manager 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: Observed missing ceiling tile in staff washroom and stained ceiling tiles in prep, washroom and classroom areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside the refrigerator in the kitchen area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leak at the knob of the hot water on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix and maintain good plumbing.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles in the toilet room, office, classroom and kitchen. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the base of the 3-compartment sink in the kitchen area. Instructed manager to fix and maintain leak.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the walls around the stove in the kitchen area with food and dirt and the vents in the toilet rooms with dirt and dust build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an expired food handler's certificate on site. Instructed manager to have the employee meet the requirements and provide a current certificate. Maintain current certificates.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed plates and bowls in kitchen improperly stored. Instructed manager to invert all plates, bowls, cups to prevent contamination.

      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 raw wood table in kitchen used as a microwave stand. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood 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: Observed dirty toilets in childrens toilet room. Instructed manager to clean 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 stained ceiling tiles in kitchen and entrance. Observed peeling/deteriorating walls above window sills near entrance. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (KITCHEN AND CLASSROOM HANDSINKS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed all handsinks functioning slowly to reach and maintain proper temperatures. Instructed to monitor water flow at sinks.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gasket inside of the reach in prep cooler located in the main classroom. Refrigerator door is not properly closing. Instructed to replace and repair door.

      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 leak at hot water nozzle at the kitchen handsink. Instructed to correct and repair leak.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floor surfaces under all cooking equipment, racks and shelving units where loose debris, dust and dirt build-up are present.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found a procedure in place but not all necessary supplies on hand for the clean up procedure; must provide. Instructed to provide all necessary supplies that include a disinfectant that will kill norovirus. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed visible light at the bottom of the center storage room exit door; must adjust door sweep at bottom to avoid possible rodent entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leaking observed at the faucet neck of the three comp sink in the kitchen; must repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Found some unnecessary items in storage areas; instructed to remove organize and maintain areas to avoid clutter.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 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 employee health policy. 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 available for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy and procedures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in kitchen and washroom areas. Instructed manager to replace ceiling tiles and maintain. Observed openings around pipe fitting inside furnace room. Instructed manager to seal all openings around pipe fittings in furnace and storage areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in rear storage area behind infant room. Instructed manager to organize all storage areas to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust, dirt, and debris on floors in kitchen, furnace room, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors and maintain. Observed debris inside light shields in kitchen. Instructed manager to clean and maintain light shields.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed light shield missing in kitchen. Instructed manager to replace missing light shield.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Pass

    Canvass · 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: The ceiling vent fans in both washrooms have dust build up; clean vents to remove dust observed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean toilets in childrens washrooms.

  9. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the light shield missing inside of the prep area. Instructed to provide shielded lighting.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink faucet base leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 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: Instructed to invert utensils to prevent cross contamination.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean two middle rooms that are currently not being utilized for daycare, but for a storage areas. Remove everything six inches off the floor so pest control can properly treat.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructfed to clean interior of coolers and freezer in kitchen and maintain. Also instructed to clean all furnace rooms of dirt and debris and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair floor in kitchen so it's smooth and easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean all walls in kitchen area and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair broken toilet in staff washroom in infant room.

  11. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  12. Fail

    License · Fail

    5 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: Mice droppings noted in the following areas: 20 on floor in furnace/mop sink room along the wall by furnace. 15 on floor in storage area on north wall in rear classroom, 5 on floor in kitchen. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas, seal up all openings in floors, walls and ceilings. 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 certified mgr. On premises while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared(chicken huggets). Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors in both closets inside classroom #3 along the bases of the walls and behind furnace(debris, droppings, dirt).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout. Clean and/or paint walls in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaky faucet at 3 compartment sink.

  13. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: No splashguard between prep area exposed hand sink and 3 compartment sink drainboard. Must install washable barrier between sinks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Accumulated dust on fan vent covers in washrooms. Must clean and maintain vent covers.

  14. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: Has no hot or cold running water on premises,must restore running water to all sinks. Critical violation 7-38-030

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: The handsinks do not have soap and paper towels,must provide at sinks critical violation,7-38-030

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No metal container with lid for disposal of garbage. Must provide garbage container. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The grease trap at the 3 compartment sink has rust ,must refinish also must provide a splash guard at the exposed handsink next to the drain board at 3 compartment sink in the prep area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace floor tile in front of the grease trap in the rear 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: Must replace one stained celiing tile in the toddler room also must seal opening in the wall in the boys washroom. Accumulated dust on vent covers in washrooms. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Malfunctioning exhaust fan in southeast adult toilet room. Must repair.

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