SOUTHLOOP KINDERCARE

1501 S STATE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60605 · Children's Services Facility

18 inspections

1. Canvass Re-Inspection27 oct. 2025

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
2. Canvass17 oct. 2025

   2 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE. LAST INSPECTION WAS FROM 6/11/24 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. LOGBOOK SHALL BE AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
3. License17 sept. 2024

   1 infraction

   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • Teachers personal food items stored next to children's food in prep cooler, instructed to separate.
4. Canvass21 mars 2023

   0 infraction

5. License Re-Inspection21 sept. 2022

   0 infraction

6. License22 août 2022

   2 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTS IN ADULT TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN
7. Canvass Re-Inspection12 mai 2022

   2 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-202.15 OBSERVED SOILED CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 5-205.15 PIPING BENEATH HAND WASHING SINK IN TODDLER ROOM RESTROOM LEAKS TO FLOOR WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING OF HANDSINK IN TODDLER ROOM RESTROOM.
8. Canvass10 mai 2022

   4 infractions

   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED SOILED CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • PIPING BENEATH HAND WASHING SINK IN TODDLER ROOM RESTROOM LEAKS TO FLOOR WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING OF HANDSINK IN TODDLER ROOM RESTROOM.
   • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
     • OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT IT IS IMPROPERLY DISPOSED TO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
9. License14 oct. 2020

   3 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • FOUND TOILET IN WOMENS WASHROOM INOPERABLE. NOTED NEW TOILET IN BOX LOCATED IN HALLWAY. MANAGEMENT STATES THAT THEY'RE WAITING FOR PLUMBER TO INSTALL. WOMEN ARE USING SINGLE STALL MENS WASHROOM AS AN ALTERNATIVE MEASURE. MUST REPAIR TOILET LOCATED IN WOMENS WASHROOM ON 1ST FLOOR.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND WASHROOM LOCATED IN TODDLER ROOM FILLED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS. MUST CLEAN ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE ND MAINTAIN.
10. Canvass18 déc. 2019

    5 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. FOUND NO CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK PROFUSELY LEAKING . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED HANDWASHING SINK ATTACHED TO CHANGE STATION PROFUSELY LEAKING IN ROOM A MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • FOUND ALL TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES UNCOVERED. MUST PROVIDE COVER TO TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
11. License9 oct. 2018

    3 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS UNDER THE UTENSIL SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
12. Canvass22 janv. 2018

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RUST ON THE FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS INSIDE BOTH UTILITY ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED SOME WASHBOWLS IN THE WASH ROOMS ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR CLASSROOMS ARE IN NEED OF BEING RE-CAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT AND COLD WATER ON THE WASHBOWL LOCATED ON THE LEFT WASHROOM IN THE SECOND FLOOR PLAY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED BOXES AND TOOL ARTICLES BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
13. License22 mars 2017

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND THE WASH BOWLS IN THE CLASS ROOMS ON THE 2ND AND 3RD FL IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWLS. MAINTAIN SAME. -INSTRUCTED TO CUT THE SANITIZER HOSE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SO IT DOES NOT REST IN THE SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN AND FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA WITH RUST AND DIRT AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT AND BEHIND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN/FLOORS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND THE VENTS IN THE ADULT TOILET ROOMS ON THE 1ST FL WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND THE MOP IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
14. Canvass10 nov. 2016

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Bulk-food containers not labeled in kitchen area, instructed to label and maintain.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • floors along wall base and corners in kitchen not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.
15. Canvass Re-Inspection29 juin 2015

    0 infraction

16. Canvass19 juin 2015

    2 infractions

    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR AND THROUGH THE TOP OF THE LID. INSTRUCTED T0 REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE TRAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE GASKETS TORN INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE GASKETS.
17. License Re-Inspection17 oct. 2014

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN PREP AREA IE..REFRIGERATOR DOORS AND HANDLES, AND CLEAN ALL RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • ALL FOOD MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING TILES IN LAUNDRY ROOM IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE MISSING AND OR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. WALLS IN PREP AREA AND CLASSROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ABOVE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • AIR VENTS IN CHILDRENS CLASSROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. LEAK AT FAUCET ON HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
18. License10 oct. 2014

    9 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • FOUND SEVERAL WASHROOMS AND DIAPER STATION AREAS WITH NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINKS. APPROXIMATELY 6 SINKS WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. DIRECTOR FILLED TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR TO ALLEY AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT DOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. DUMPSTER OPENED WITH A BAG OF DIRTY DIAPERS HANGING OUT. INSTRUCTED DIRECTOR TO MAINTAIN DUMPSTER CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN PREP AREA IE..REFRIGERATOR DOORS AND HANDLES, AND CLEAN ALL RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • ALL FOOD MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS IN PREP AREA AND CLASSROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ABOVE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING TILES IN LAUNDRY ROOM IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE MISSING AND OR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK AT FAUCET ON HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • AIR VENTS IN CHILDRENS CLASSROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.