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SONYAE'S CARING HANDS

8625 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

SONYAE'S CARING HANDS has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 29, 2022. The most recent inspection, on July 10, 2025, recorded 3 infractions.

3 of 10 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: Pests 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 your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • 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 10 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on July 10, 2025. 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 2 times on March 29, 2022. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 13 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on July 10, 2025. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 10, 2025. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on March 29, 2022. For example: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM AND RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  2. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER IN KITCHEN, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS BEHIND SMALL REFRIGERATORS INSIDE INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM AND RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND CLASSROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM AND RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND CLASSROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, PIPE FITTINGS AND OUTLETS IN PREP, STORAGE AND CLASSROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN ALL AREAS.
  5. License

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS UNDER FRONT COUNTER NEAR KITCHEN, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM AND RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND CLASSROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY POINT.
  7. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. THERE ARE 10-15 DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN AREA UNDERNEATH KITCHEN COUNTER, ALONG WALL BEHIND KITCHEN COUNTER AND NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER AT 75.5F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HOT WATER MUST BE 100.0F AT ALL HAND SINKS AND 110.0F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
  10. License

    10 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CREDENTIALS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN PROPER CREDENTIALS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST PROPER SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER HAND DRYING PROVISIONS IN CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HAND DRYING PROVISIONS MUST BE IN PLACE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED 20-30 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH KITCHEN COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD AS IT CAN NOT BE CLEANED EFFECTIVELY.
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HOT WATER AT HAND SINKS MUST BE 100.0F MINIMUM AND 110.0F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKS AT BASE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED TOILET FIXTURES IN CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING, SOME STAINED CEILING TILES AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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