EARLY ACHIEVERS ACADEMY

450-456 E 83RD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60619

Detailed inspection and closure history

Frequently Asked Questions

When was this facility last ordered closed?

This facility has no closure records in our database.

When was this facility last inspected?

The most recent inspection was on 04/18/2025 PASS .

What violations were found?

  1. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
    MUST PROVIDE THE DATE ON ALL SHELLFISH TAGS, WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED; AND STORE ALL SHELLFISH TAGS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS FROM THE SALE DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  2.   and 7 other violation(s). See inspection history below for complete details.

Closure History

Inspection History

Violations

  • REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
    Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THE DATE ON ALL SHELLFISH TAGS, WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED; AND STORE ALL SHELLFISH TAGS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS FROM THE SALE DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  • PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
    Inspector Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: SLICED TOMATOES AT 56.8F SALMON AT 58.7F BOILED EGG AT 56.4F, AND SLICED CUCUMBERS AT 60.3F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  • PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 58.6F AT COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. COLD HOLDING UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL COLD HOLDING UNIT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
  • PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING PANELS CEILING TILES.
  • SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
    Inspector Comments: "NOTED NO CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED."
  • NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATORS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATORS.
  • PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
    Inspector Comments: RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS STIFF AND HARD TO MOVE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
  • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
    Inspector Comments: 8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2592731 DATED 4/15/2024 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #38. OBSERVED THE DOOR IN THE STAFF'S LUNCH AREA WITH A GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOF AND MAINTAIN. #47. OBSERVED BOTH WASHBOWLS IN THE KIDS TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND SINKS AND MAINTAIN. #53. OBSERVED NO TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #53. OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN. #55. OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE/CLOSET AREA IN THE TODDLER'S CLASSROOM WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN A CLUTTER FREE AREA. #55. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TODDLER/S CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. #55. OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE STAFF LUNCH AREA STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSETS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Violations

  • NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATORS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATORS.
  • PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
    Inspector Comments: RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS STIFF AND HARD TO MOVE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
  • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
    Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2592731 DATED 4/15/2024 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #38. OBSERVED THE DOOR IN THE STAFF'S LUNCH AREA WITH A GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOF AND MAINTAIN. #47. OBSERVED BOTH WASHBOWLS IN THE KIDS TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND SINKS AND MAINTAIN. #53. OBSERVED NO TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #53. OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN. #55. OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE/CLOSET AREA IN THE TODDLER'S CLASSROOM WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN A CLUTTER FREE AREA. #55. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TODDLER/S CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. #55. OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE STAFF LUNCH AREA STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSETS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Violations

  • INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE DOOR IN THE STAFF'S LUNCH AREA WITH A GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
  • FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BOTH WASHBOWLS IN THE KIDS TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
  • TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  • TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
  • PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE/CLOSET AREA IN THE TODDLER'S CLASSROOM WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN A CLUTTER FREE AREA.
  • PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TODDLER/S CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
  • PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE STAFF LUNCH AREA STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSETS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Violations

  • CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CORN DOGS) 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
  • PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE MINI COOLER IN THE TODDLER ROOM NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH THE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE UNIT WAS 48.9F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. THE TCS THAT WAS STORED INSIDE OF THE UNIT MET COMPLIANCE AND WERE ABLE TO BE RELOCATED, DUE TO BEING STORED IN THE UNIT 45 MINS-1 HOUR BEFORE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST REACH AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
  • THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE MINI COOLER IN THE TODDLER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  • INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DEAD FLIES AND SMALL FLIES ON THE WINDOWSILL IN THE SECOND CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
  • UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE DISHWARE STORED ON THE WIRE CART IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID DISHWARE AND MAINTAIN.
  • TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
  • PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS NEXT TO THE WASHING MACHINES, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTIN.
  • ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ANY OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
  • ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM ONLY HAND SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING CLEANSERS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION

Violations

  • PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON IN TAKE VENTILATION BEHIND SHELVING IN PRESCHOOL CLASS ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Violations

  • APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN CHEESE STICKS THAWING IN OVEN ON A FLAT BAKING SHEET LINED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
  • THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PROBE THERMOMETER NOT ACCURATELY RECORDING FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY RECORDS FOOD TEMPERATURES. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
  • INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED 30-40 DEAD ANTS AND 50-75 CRAWLING AROUND SINK AND ON FLOOR MATS IN INFANT/TODDLER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE OF LIVE/ACTIVE INSECTS, REMOVE DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.
  • PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN KITCHEN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN CLOSET LABELED ART CENTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
  • PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN APPLIANCES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED ACCUMULATED DUST ON IN TAKE VENTILATION BEHIND SHELVING IN PRESCHOOL CLASS ROOM. OBSERVED MISCELLANEOUS DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN UNUSED CLASSROOM ADJACENT TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO EFFECTIVELY/DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP/CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST HAVE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED HAND WASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED

Violations

  • TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF FACILITY NEAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
  • PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREA WHERE FURNACE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ANY OTHERS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR USING PROPER SHELVING, AS THIS WILL HELP PREVENT RODENT AND PEST HARBORING.
  • PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND DOOR OF CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF DUCKBOARD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  • ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LARGE BUILD UP OF DUST ON HEATING VENT LEADING TO CHILDRENS PLAY AREA, JUST OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Violations

  • FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CLEANING PRODUCTS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE ELEVATED SHELVING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
  • TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

Violations

No violations found.

Violations

  • PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

Violations

  • PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
    Inspector Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DIDNT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED
  • CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
    Inspector Comments: NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED THAT ONE PERSON MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
  • TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
    Inspector Comments: WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
  • PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
    Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
  • MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
    Inspector Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
  • PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
    Inspector Comments: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.

Violations

No violations found.

Violations

No violations found.

Raw Database Records

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 125
inspection_date 2025-04-18
standardized_result pass
original_result No Entry
Violation 1
violation_code 14.
violation_description REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
violation_comment MUST PROVIDE THE DATE ON ALL SHELLFISH TAGS, WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED; AND STORE ALL SHELLFISH TAGS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS FROM THE SALE DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Violation 2
violation_code 22.
violation_description PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
violation_comment NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: SLICED TOMATOES AT 56.8F SALMON AT 58.7F BOILED EGG AT 56.4F, AND SLICED CUCUMBERS AT 60.3F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Violation 3
violation_code 33.
violation_description PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
violation_comment OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 58.6F AT COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. COLD HOLDING UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL COLD HOLDING UNIT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Violation 4
violation_code 55.
violation_description PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
violation_comment OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING PANELS CEILING TILES.
Violation 5
violation_code 61.
violation_description SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
violation_comment "NOTED NO CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED."
Violation 6
violation_code 49.
violation_description NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
violation_comment THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATORS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATORS.
Violation 7
violation_code 51.
violation_description PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
violation_comment RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS STIFF AND HARD TO MOVE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 8
violation_code 60.
violation_description PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
violation_comment 8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2592731 DATED 4/15/2024 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #38. OBSERVED THE DOOR IN THE STAFF'S LUNCH AREA WITH A GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOF AND MAINTAIN. #47. OBSERVED BOTH WASHBOWLS IN THE KIDS TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND SINKS AND MAINTAIN. #53. OBSERVED NO TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #53. OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN. #55. OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE/CLOSET AREA IN THE TODDLER'S CLASSROOM WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN A CLUTTER FREE AREA. #55. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TODDLER/S CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. #55. OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE STAFF LUNCH AREA STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSETS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 9811
inspection_date 2025-04-11
standardized_result fail
original_result Fail
Violation 1
violation_code 49.
violation_description NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
violation_comment THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATORS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATORS.
Violation 2
violation_code 51.
violation_description PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
violation_comment RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS STIFF AND HARD TO MOVE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 3
violation_code 60.
violation_description PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
violation_comment PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2592731 DATED 4/15/2024 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #38. OBSERVED THE DOOR IN THE STAFF'S LUNCH AREA WITH A GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOF AND MAINTAIN. #47. OBSERVED BOTH WASHBOWLS IN THE KIDS TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND SINKS AND MAINTAIN. #53. OBSERVED NO TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #53. OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN. #55. OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE/CLOSET AREA IN THE TODDLER'S CLASSROOM WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN A CLUTTER FREE AREA. #55. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TODDLER/S CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. #55. OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE STAFF LUNCH AREA STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSETS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 55299
inspection_date 2024-04-15
standardized_result pass
original_result Pass
Violation 1
violation_code 38.
violation_description INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
violation_comment OBSERVED THE DOOR IN THE STAFF'S LUNCH AREA WITH A GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 2
violation_code 47.
violation_description FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
violation_comment OBSERVED BOTH WASHBOWLS IN THE KIDS TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 3
violation_code 53.
violation_description TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
violation_comment OBSERVED NO TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 4
violation_code 53.
violation_description TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
violation_comment OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 5
violation_code 55.
violation_description PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
violation_comment OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE/CLOSET AREA IN THE TODDLER'S CLASSROOM WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN A CLUTTER FREE AREA.
Violation 6
violation_code 55.
violation_description PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
violation_comment OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TODDLER/S CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 7
violation_code 55.
violation_description PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
violation_comment OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE STAFF LUNCH AREA STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSETS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 59740
inspection_date 2023-11-22
standardized_result conditional_pass
original_result Pass w/ Conditions
Violation 1
violation_code 2.
violation_description CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
violation_comment OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CORN DOGS) 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
Violation 2
violation_code 33.
violation_description PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
violation_comment OBSERVED THE MINI COOLER IN THE TODDLER ROOM NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH THE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE UNIT WAS 48.9F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. THE TCS THAT WAS STORED INSIDE OF THE UNIT MET COMPLIANCE AND WERE ABLE TO BE RELOCATED, DUE TO BEING STORED IN THE UNIT 45 MINS-1 HOUR BEFORE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST REACH AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
Violation 3
violation_code 36.
violation_description THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
violation_comment OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE MINI COOLER IN THE TODDLER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 4
violation_code 38.
violation_description INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
violation_comment OBSERVED DEAD FLIES AND SMALL FLIES ON THE WINDOWSILL IN THE SECOND CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 5
violation_code 44.
violation_description UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
violation_comment OBSERVED THE DISHWARE STORED ON THE WIRE CART IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID DISHWARE AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 6
violation_code 53.
violation_description TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
violation_comment OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 7
violation_code 55.
violation_description PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
violation_comment OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS NEXT TO THE WASHING MACHINES, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTIN.
Violation 8
violation_code 10.
violation_description ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
violation_comment OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ANY OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
Violation 9
violation_code 10.
violation_description ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
violation_comment OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM ONLY HAND SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING CLEANSERS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 17198
inspection_date 2022-04-12
standardized_result pass
original_result Pass
Violation 1
violation_code 55.
violation_description PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
violation_comment OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON IN TAKE VENTILATION BEHIND SHELVING IN PRESCHOOL CLASS ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 13159
inspection_date 2022-04-04
standardized_result fail
original_result Fail
Violation 1
violation_code 35.
violation_description APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
violation_comment OBSERVED FROZEN CHEESE STICKS THAWING IN OVEN ON A FLAT BAKING SHEET LINED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
Violation 2
violation_code 36.
violation_description THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
violation_comment OBSERVED PROBE THERMOMETER NOT ACCURATELY RECORDING FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY RECORDS FOOD TEMPERATURES. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Violation 3
violation_code 38.
violation_description INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
violation_comment OBSERVED 30-40 DEAD ANTS AND 50-75 CRAWLING AROUND SINK AND ON FLOOR MATS IN INFANT/TODDLER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE OF LIVE/ACTIVE INSECTS, REMOVE DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.
Violation 4
violation_code 55.
violation_description PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
violation_comment OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN KITCHEN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN CLOSET LABELED ART CENTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 5
violation_code 55.
violation_description PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
violation_comment OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN APPLIANCES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED ACCUMULATED DUST ON IN TAKE VENTILATION BEHIND SHELVING IN PRESCHOOL CLASS ROOM. OBSERVED MISCELLANEOUS DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN UNUSED CLASSROOM ADJACENT TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO EFFECTIVELY/DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 6
violation_code 10.
violation_description ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
violation_comment OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP/CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST HAVE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED HAND WASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 91291
inspection_date 2021-05-24
standardized_result pass
original_result Pass
Violation 1
violation_code 53.
violation_description TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
violation_comment OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF FACILITY NEAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
Violation 2
violation_code 55.
violation_description PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
violation_comment OBSERVED CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREA WHERE FURNACE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ANY OTHERS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR USING PROPER SHELVING, AS THIS WILL HELP PREVENT RODENT AND PEST HARBORING.
Violation 3
violation_code 55.
violation_description PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
violation_comment OBSERVED WALL BEHIND DOOR OF CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF DUCKBOARD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Violation 4
violation_code 56.
violation_description ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
violation_comment OBSERVED LARGE BUILD UP OF DUST ON HEATING VENT LEADING TO CHILDRENS PLAY AREA, JUST OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 20597
inspection_date 2020-04-28
standardized_result pass
original_result Pass
Violation 1
violation_code 47.
violation_description FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
violation_comment OBSERVED CLEANING PRODUCTS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE ELEVATED SHELVING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
Violation 2
violation_code 53.
violation_description TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
violation_comment OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 103944
inspection_date 2020-04-14
standardized_result pass
original_result No Entry

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 21473
inspection_date 2019-12-09
standardized_result pass
original_result Pass
Violation 1
violation_code 55.
violation_description PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
violation_comment INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 121418
inspection_date 2018-11-20
standardized_result conditional_pass
original_result Pass w/ Conditions
Violation 1
violation_code 1.
violation_description PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
violation_comment PERSON IN CHARGE DIDNT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED
Violation 2
violation_code 2.
violation_description CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
violation_comment NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED THAT ONE PERSON MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
Violation 3
violation_code 53.
violation_description TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
violation_comment WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
Violation 4
violation_code 55.
violation_description PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
violation_comment OBSERVED FLOOR NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
Violation 5
violation_code 3.
violation_description MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
violation_comment NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION
Violation 6
violation_code 5.
violation_description PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
violation_comment NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 125172
inspection_date 2017-11-03
standardized_result pass
original_result Pass

Inspection Details

Field Value
inspection_id 125172
inspection_date 2017-11-03
standardized_result pass
original_result Pass

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