J and L Family Learning Center 2
116-130 E 113th St, Chicago, IL 60628
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60628 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 20, 2026
J and L Family Learning Center 2 was last inspected on March 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
March 20, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
1 critical2 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: The hot water pressure in the rear toilet room in sea turtle clasroom needs to be increased. Instructed to increase the hot water pressure and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: The hot water knob on the hand-washing sink by the staff's toilet room needs to be replaced. Instructed to replace and maintain.
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: Floors in the corners, in the laundry and mechanical room with dirt and debris. Instruced to clean and maintain floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing sign in the employee's toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate on site and posted. Instructed to always have an original/valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate on site and posted at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Interior of storage cabinet under 3 compartment sink in need of cleaning to remove all debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors in laundry area in need of cleaning to remove all debri and remove water spills. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the cabinets in the kitchen with dirt and debris. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all cabinets in the kitchen area.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on the utility sink in the closet. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found the hand sink in the rear classroom slowly draining. Instructed manager to fix and maintain sink.
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 window sills and the floors in the corners in the kitchen, closets and classrooms with dirt and debris. Instructed manager to clean and maintain window sills and floors throughout.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation in washrooms. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License · Pass
3 general Show violations
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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.
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 no backflow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation in washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 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 evidence of mice on premises. Observed over 10 mice droppings on floor in utility closet and on window sills in infant/toddler room. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020 (a). Citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed multi use utensils stored improperly. Instructed manager to invert multiuse utensils inside containers with handles in upright position.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 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: No employee health policy for employees. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation.
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 employee clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide with disposable gloves, face mask,disposable mop with appropriate sanitizer to kill the norovirus. Priority foundation.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No temperature measuring device for taking food temperatures. Must provide. Priority foundation.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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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.
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: Floors in mop room and furnace room not clean of debris. Must clean/maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
3 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: Seal openings along door frame near office. Clean all wall vents in classroom(dust buildup).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shields in prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Repair exposed sink in rear classroom(slow draining). Provide mechanical ventilation or open window in washroom near kitchen and east washrooms.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.