J + L FAMILY LEARNING DAYCARE CENTER

11638-11640 S WENTWORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

17 inspections

1. LicenseAug 26, 2025

   0 infractions

2. CanvassSep 6, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN KITCHEN, STORAGE, AND CLASSROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
3. License Re-InspectionApr 13, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • 4-501.11 OBSERVED THE BACK OF THE CABINETS MISSING, UNDER THE ENTIRE WAREWASHING SINKS AND HANDWASHING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE BACK OF THE SAID CABINET TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE KITCHENWARE STORED IN THE CABINETS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.12 OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CABINET UNIT UNDER THE WAREWASHING SINKS AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
4. LicenseApr 6, 2023

   5 infractions

   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD ON THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DRYING RACK FOR CLEAN DISHES NEAR THE WAREWASHING SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED THE BACK OF THE CABINETS MISSING, UNDER THE ENTIRE WAREWASHING SINKS AND HANDWASHING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE BACK OF THE SAID CABINET TO PROPERLY PROTECT THE KITCHENWARE STORED IN THE CABINETS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • OBSERVED AN INCORRECT CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT (CHLORINE) BEING USED TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZER THAT IS USED TO SANITIZE DISHWARE (QUATERNARY AMMONIUM). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE SANITIZER USED TO SANITIZE DISHWARE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CABINET UNIT BEHIND THE WAREWASHING SINKS AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
5. CanvassJun 23, 2022

   6 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED NEAR HAND WASHING SINK AND UNDER LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM SPLASH AND CONTAMINATION.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN PANTRY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6. License Re-InspectionMay 10, 2021

   2 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET NOT MAINTAINED AT CHILDREN'S 4TH HAND SINK,ON THE( RIGHT) OUTSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL AREAS BY BED STORAGE AREA NEAR HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
7. LicenseFeb 19, 2021

   4 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • SEE VIOLATION #2
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY REQUIRED TO HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SAN ITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PIC. PRIORITY FOUN DATION ISSUED 7-38-012
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET NOT MAINTAINED AT CHILDREN'S 4TH HAND SINK,ON THE( RIGHT) OUTSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL AREAS BY BED STORAGE AREA NEAR HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
8. LicenseApr 15, 2019

   2 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • FOUND NO PROCEDURE ON SITE 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 ISSUED 7-38-005
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE IN STAFF WASHROOM.
9. CanvassNov 29, 2018

   2 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • FOUND NO PROCEDURE ON SITE 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
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE IDPH REQUIREMENTS OF TAKING THE FOOD HANDLER'S COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
10. CanvassNov 27, 2018

    0 infractions

11. LicenseMar 14, 2017

    0 infractions

12. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 22, 2016

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR STRIPPED HOT WATER HANDLE ON MIDDLE HAND WASHING SINK IN CLASSROOM AREA.
13. CanvassJun 15, 2016

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINET UNDER 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN NORTHEAST CORNER IN INFANT ROOM, 8 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG NORTH WALL IN CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS IN KITCHEN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL CLASSROOM AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN WALL VENTS UNDER COUNTER AND ABOVE CUBBIES IN INFANT ROOM(DUST BUILDUP).
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR STRIPPED HOT WATER HANDLE ON MIDDLE HAND WASHING SINK IN CLASSROOM AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL FORMULA OFF FLOOR IN INFANT ROOM AND STOCK OFF FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS IN CLASSROOM AREA FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
14. License Re-InspectionJun 30, 2015

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS UNDER THE SINKS AND IN THE CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
15. LicenseJun 30, 2015

    3 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. DAIRY, BEANS, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS UNDER THE SINKS AND IN THE CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
16. License Re-InspectionMar 25, 2013

    0 infractions

17. LicenseMar 5, 2013

    6 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • REACH-IN FREEZER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 49.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. FREEZER MUST MAINTAIN 0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVES ALONG EAST WALL IN INFANT ROOM, 6 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES OFF CUBBIES IN REAR CLASSROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE BOXES IN SOUTH STORAGE ROOM, 2 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER SINKS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS IN KITCHEN, TOY SHELVES IN INFANT ROOM, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN INFANT ROOM, CLASSROOM AND STORAGE AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN INFANT ROOM AND WASHROOM AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS UNDER WATER FOUNTAIN, NEAR ELECTRICAL BOX ALONG NORTH WALL IN INFANT ROOM, ABOVE ELECTRICAL OUTLET ALONG SOUTH WALL IN REAR CLASSROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS.