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SERENDIPITY CHILDCARE

1300 W 99TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

SERENDIPITY CHILDCARE has been inspected 15 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 5, 2014. The most recent inspection, on September 4, 2026, recorded 5 infractions.

2 of 15 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • 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 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 26, 2020. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • 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 May 28, 2025. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 4, 2026. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 May 28, 2025. For example: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on May 28, 2025. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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.

15 inspections

  1. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE 1ST FL BLUE TOILET ROOM HOT WATER PRESSURE LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND A LEAK AT THE MIDDLE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FL KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • FOUND TALL WEEDS IN THE BACK OF THE FACILITY DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WEEDS AND MAINTAIN AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE 1ST FL BLUE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -THE VENT ON THE DOOR IN THE 2ND FL KITCHEN HAS A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT.
  2. License

    5 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED SOME FOOD STORAGE BAGS WITHOUT LABELS WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL STORAGE BAGS WITH DISCARD DATES AND COMMON NAMES.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN WITHOUT SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN DISHES NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED SERVING UTENSILS STORED UPRIGHT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLES UPRIGHT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF SERVING UTENSILS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER ON BOTH STOVE TOP AND REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS; GENIUSES, LITERACY LOVERS, AND MASTERMIND CLASSROOMS WITH THE FAUCET HEADS SPRAYING WATER WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO A CONSISTENT FLOW OF WATER.
  3. License

    7 infractions

    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS OR DISCOLORATION MUST BE REPLACED OR CORRECTED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • LEAK AT 2ND FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK P-TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • HOOD VENTS ON MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFATE POSTED AT ALL TIMESS TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
  6. License

    1 infraction

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
  7. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS INSIDE COOLER . APPROX 6- GALLONS OF MILK AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 50.0F AND 4- HALF GALLONS OF SOY MILK AT 50.0F, 3-LBS OF COOKED OATMEAL AT 48.0F, 2-LBS OF STRING BEANS AT 87.0F, 3-LBS OF BAKE BEANS/HOT DOGS AT IMPROPER TEMPATURES OF 87.F,53.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL (TCS) FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. (PIC) REMOVED AND DISCARDED ALL FOODS AT APPROX 34-LBS AT COST APPROX $40.00-COS . PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED COOLER INSIDE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON 2ND FL KITCHEN UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY DEPT OF HEALTH-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
  8. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. License

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SINGS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN SECOND FLOOR FURNACE ROOM NEAR KITCHEN, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND SHELVING UNIT IN CORNER OF SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN NEAR FURNACE ROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF OF SHELVING UNIT IN SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN NEAR FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED OUTLET COVER MISSING ON WALL BEHIND MICROWAVE AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NO ENCLOSED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY WASHROOM THAT FEMALES USE MUST HAVE A ENCLOSED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT, STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DOOR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE OFF FLOORS. DISCARD ANYTHING NOT USING.
  11. License

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS 2ND FL CLASSROOM,IN MOP CLOSET ,2ND FL FURNACE ROOM, BY 2ND FL ELEVATOR . MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND STORAGE AREAS,( 2ND FL TOY SUPPLY CLOSET, PAPER SUPPLY CLOSET 1ST FL, AND MOP ROOM CLUTTERED,SOME UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,( PAINT SUPPLIES, ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT) STORED ALONG WALLS AND ALL OVER FLOOR AREAS. MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING AND MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
  12. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED COOKED BROCCOLI STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 100.3F IN CAMBRO AND CORN DOGS 47.7F IN SECOND FLOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD FOOD 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (HOT DOGS AND BEANS 138F)PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS ALONG REFRIGERATOR IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE AND SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAIN INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON SINK IN FIRST FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE INFANT REFRIGERATOR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL JUICE OFF FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
  13. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FL BOYS TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 2ND FL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
  14. License

    4 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FOUND THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE 2ND FL PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE ABOVE REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. HOT DOGS (49.7F), BOLOGNA (50.2F), CHEESE (51.0F) AND TURKEY SLICES (50.8F). INSTRUCTED TO KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FL BOYS TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 2ND FL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
  15. License

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FAUCET LEAKY IN TEACHER WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR.

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