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CIRCLE OF FRIENDS LEARNING CENTER INC.

7039 S WENTWORTH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60621 · Daycare (2 - 6 Years)

Inspection summary

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS LEARNING CENTER INC. has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 17, 2020. The most recent inspection, on June 7, 2023, found no infractions.

2 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hand hygiene is the most important way to stop germs spreading between children, residents and staff. Inspectors check that sinks are stocked and easy to reach, that staff wash their hands when required (for example after diapering or before handling food), and that sick staff stay away from work.

    Recorded 9 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 13, 2020. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 13, 2020. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 13, 2020. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 13, 2020. For example: PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 13, 2020. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    11 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-301.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-301.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOMS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN PREP & TOILET ROOM AREAS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-301.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING OR REHEATING UNITS ON PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-301.13 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FOR DISHES TO AIR DRY.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED HAND SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA,KIDS TOILETS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING AT THIS TIME.MUST RECONNECT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    14 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN PREP & TOILET ROOM AREAS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • Violation Codes: 6-301.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOMS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • Violation Codes: 6-301.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • Violation Codes: 4-301.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING OR REHEATING UNITS ON PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • Violation Codes: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS(STATE LICENSE).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LOCK ON REFRIGERATOR DOOR STORED IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • Violation Codes: 4-302.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INCORRECT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • Violation Codes: 4-301.13 Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FOR DISHES TO AIR DRY.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • Violation Codes: 6-501.19 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO A PREP AREA.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • Violation Codes: 5-501.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS,HOLE IN WALL IN FRONT CLASS ROOM,GAP AT WOOD TRIM AT FRONT WINDOWS,LOOSE DOOR TRIM AT FRONT DOOR.
  6. License

    15 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN PREP & TOILET ROOM AREAS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOMS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING OR REHEATING UNITS ON PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS(STATE LICENSE).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST PROVIDE A LOCK ON REFRIGERATOR DOOR STORED IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED INCORRECT CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • MUST INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK FOR DISHES TO AIR DRY.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO A PREP AREA.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS,HOLE IN WALL IN FRONT CLASS ROOM,GAP AT WOOD TRIM AT FRONT WINDOWS,LOOSE DOOR TRIM AT FRONT DOOR.

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