Kangaroo Korner Learning Center

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Inspections

1. Feb 28, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Feb 9, 2024 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     FOUND NO HANDWASING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN.MUST PROVIDE.

3. Sep 13, 2023 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BOXES TAPED TO THE INTERIOR OF THE STORAGE CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN.

4. Dec 3, 2021 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

5. Jul 16, 2019 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ZEBRAS,MONKEYS EXIT DOORS .MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING DOORS AND CABINET FRONTS ON CABINETS IN KITCHEN

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL OUTLET OUTSIDE OF KIDS TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED CARPET TRIM IN ZEBRA'S,MONKEY'S AND INFANT'S AND WORN CARPET IN INFANT'S,MONKEY'S ,STAFF LOCKER AREA,HALLWAYS THROUGHOUT.DAMAGED WALL AND CEILING IN INFANT'S ROOM

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN ZEBRA'S

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN TIGER'S

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREA

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION UNIT NOT WORKING ABOVE STOVE IN KITCHEN

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN TIGER'S,LION'S AND INFANT'S ROOMS

6. Jul 9, 2019 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PORVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

   • Severity not stated Corrected on site

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- 5LBS. CHUBBS OF RAW GROUND BEEF AT 64.0F INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 10LBS. $22.COS.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ZEBRAS,MONKEYS EXIT DOORS .MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM INTERIOR FOOD STORAGE CABINETS.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING DOORS AND CABINET FRONTS ON CABINETS IN KITCHEN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID BROKEN AND LEAVING LID IN A UPRIGHT POSITION AND APPX."12-14" GAP ON LEFT SIDE BETWEEN LID AND RIM OF DUMPSTER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAKE LID TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL OUTLET OUTSIDE OF KIDS TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED CARPET TRIM IN ZEBRA'S,MONKEY'S AND INFANT'S AND WORN CARPET IN INFANT'S,MONKEY'S ,STAFF LOCKER AREA,HALLWAYS THROUGHOUT.DAMAGED WALL AND CEILING IN INFANT'S ROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN ZEBRA'S .

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN TIGER'S .

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION UNIT NOT WORKING ABOVE STOVE IN KITCHEN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN TIGER'S,LION'S AND INFANT'S ROOMS.

7. Nov 15, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Jul 13, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

     VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

9. Jun 7, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

     Found some food items not properly dated in cooler, must properly date food items in cooler.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     Caulk around exposed hand sink in infant room in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Counter drawers, and cabinet shelving in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     Floor tiles in kitchen prep area that were damaged/cracked shall be repaired/replaced. Carpeting that was damaged, had exposed fibers, seams in classrooms, hallways of the day care facility, shall be repaired/replaced.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     Peeling paint by exposed hand sink in infants room, shall be repaired/sealed.

   • Not serious Minor

     PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

     Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

10. Nov 29, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      OBSERVED THE KITCHEN CEILING WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPAINT THE WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING ROOMS. ELEPHANT, LIONS, AND GIRAFFES. ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN THE RESTROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      OBSERVED ONE SET OF LIGHTS OUT IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

11. Sep 4, 2015 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AROUND STAIRCASE DOOR OPENING LEADING TO BASEMENT.

12. Aug 22, 2013 Recent Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN INTERIOR BASINS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DETAIL

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

      ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

      OBSERVED A TEACHER FROM THE INFANT CLASSROOM INSIDE THE KITCHEN AREA. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL MUST BE IN THE KITCHEN AREA

13. Aug 21, 2013 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CLEAN INTERIOR BASINS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DETAIL.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

    • Not serious Minor

      ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

      OBSERVED A TEACHER FROM THE INFANT CLASSROOM INSIDE THE KITCHEN AREA. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL MUST BE IN THE KITCHEN AREA.