SOUTHLOOP KINDERCARE

Address: 1501 S STATE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60605, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Oct 27, 2025

Key Findings

• ● Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored Code 55

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Children's Services Facility
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (18 inspections)

• Pass — Mon Oct 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
• Fail — Fri Oct 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE. LAST INSPECTION WAS FROM 6/11/24 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. LOGBOOK SHALL BE AVAILABLE UPON INSP
• Pass — Tue Sep 17 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Teachers personal food items stored next to children's food in prep cooler, instructed to separate.
• Pass — Tue Mar 21 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Pass — Wed Sep 21 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Mon Aug 22 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUND
• Pass — Thu May 12 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.15 OBSERVED SOILED CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER | 51. PLUM
• Fail — Tue May 10 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. | 47. FOOD & NON-
• Pass — Wed Oct 14 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND TOILET IN WOMENS WASHROOM INOPERABLE. NOTED NEW TOILET IN BOX LOCATED IN HALLWAY. MANAGEMENT STATES THAT THEY'RE WAITING FOR PLUMBER T
• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Dec 18 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER OR MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL F
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Oct 09 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE H
• Pass — Mon Jan 22 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON THE FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
• Pass — Wed Mar 22 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE WASH BOWLS IN THE CLASS ROOMS ON THE 2ND AND 3RD FL IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECA
• Pass — Thu Nov 10 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Bulk-food containers not labeled in kitchen area, instructed to label and maintain. | 34. FLOORS: CONST
• Pass — Mon Jun 29 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Fri Jun 19 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA LEAKING
• Pass — Fri Oct 17 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN PREP AREA IE..REFRIGERATOR DOORS AND HANDLES, AND CLEAN ALL RUBBER GA
• Fail — Fri Oct 10 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND SEVERAL WASHROOMS AND DIAPER STATION AREAS WITH NO PAPER TOWELS A

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