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
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
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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
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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
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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
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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
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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
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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
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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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
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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
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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
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Pass
License · Pass
2 critical3 general Show violations
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general Show violations
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Clean toilets in childrens washrooms.
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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.
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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.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
5 general Show violations
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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.
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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.
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical5 general Show violations
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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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