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H.O.M.E. CHILDCARE, LLC

7331-7335 S COTTAGE GROVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

H.O.M.E. CHILDCARE, LLC has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 2, 2017. The most recent inspection, on October 27, 2025, recorded 4 infractions.

1 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • 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 November 21, 2023. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 18, 2022. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 4, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 once on November 21, 2023. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, disinfectants and pesticides must be labelled and stored safely, away from food and from surfaces people touch. Inspectors flag chemicals that could contaminate food or harm people, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on November 2, 2017. For example: DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

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.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
      • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVD LEAKING FAUCET HANDLES ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES AND FLOOR TILES IN CLASSROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OUTSIDE DUMPSTER CORRAL WITH DEBRIS AND LITTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CLASSROOM AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. License

    3 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR AS REQUIRED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED AIR VENT COVERS DUSTY IN THE REAR CLASS ROOM AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN,REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED FLY TRAPS SET UP IN FACILTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLY TRAPS
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED 4 OF 8 CHILDREN'S TOILETS NOT IN WORKING ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SEVERAL STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN INCLUDING IN CHILDREN'S RESTROOMS, STORAGE AREAS AND IN HALLWAY.
  5. License

    6 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIP ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN NEED OF REPAIR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING RPOSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ENTERING/HARBORING.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAK AT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE GREEN INFANTS ROOM AND MISSINING CEILING TILE AND ONE STAINED TILE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HOT KNOB. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A LOT OF BROKEN GLASS AND BOTTLES ALONG OUTSIDE AREA WHERE KIDS WALK TO THE PLAY GROUND FOR PLAYING AND FIRE DRILLS. INSTRUCTED THAT THIS AREA MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES AS A MEANS OF PROTECTING THE CHILDREN AS THEY WALK TO AND FROM PLAY GROUND FOR PLAYING OR FOR FIRE DRILLS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ALONG THE WALL AND GREASE TRAP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED THE GREASE FILTERS OVER THE STOVE UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS WHILE COOKING.
  6. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MISSING CABINET DOORS UPPER AND LOWER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WHERE CAN GOODS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED LEAK AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN BACK OFFICE AREA AND IN CHILD ROOM AREA AGES 18 MONTHS TO THREE YEARS OLD IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  7. License

    2 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN AUSTRALIA CLASSROOM AND THE KITCHEN PREP AREA REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MISSING CABINET IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WHERE CAN GOODS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED
  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AND SOME SUPPLIES; MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES TO COMPLETE KIT. MUST INCLUDE A DISINFECTANT THAT WILL KILL NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING SUCH EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR CLASSROOMS AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. 6-501.13 THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE CLASSROOMS AND KITCHEN NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. 6-501.114 FOUND CLUTTER IN THE REAR PLAY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
  10. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. License

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY ON PREMISES FOR REVIEW AS REQUIRED WITH THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS INSIDE; MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR THE CLASS PROVIDED AT THIS TIME; MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR THE CLASS OR A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
      • FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING DISHES AND UTENSILS; MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE STOVE AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS IN THE CLASSROOMS WITH DUST BUILD UP AND DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN ALL WASHROOMS; CLEAN ALL VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • FOUND NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE KITCHEN; MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER.

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