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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCARE CENTER Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCARE CENTER 5044 S WABASH AVE, CHICAGO 60615 Daycare Above and Under 2 Years
February 18, 2016 License Re-Inspection License #2215670
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL OPENINGS IN THE BASES OF THE DOORS IN THE FOLLOWING CLASSROOMS: 105 RIGHT SIDE; 107 LEFT SIDE; 124 LEFT SIDE; 128 LEFT SIDE; AND 129 LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE OR DAMAGED BASEBOARDS IN ROOM #124. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS IN TOILET ROOM IN CLASSROOM # 107. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR OF THE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOLLOWING ROOMS: THE LAUNDRY ROOM; TOILET ROOM BETWEEN CLASSROOMS # 122-123; AND TOILET ROOM IN CLASSROOM # 106. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY, LOOSE AND OR DAMAGED FACETS IN THE TOILET ROOMS OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSROOMS: 106-HOT WATER HANDLE; 113-HOT WATER HANDLE; TOILET ROOM BETWEEN #122 AND 123,HOT WATER WATER HANDLE ON RIGHT SINK; TOILET ROOM BETWEEN # 128 AND 129 HOT WATER HANDLE ON LEFT SINK, COLD WATER HANDLE ON RIGHT SINK; 130 TOILET ROOM HOT AND COLD HANDLES ON BOTH SINKS. OBSERVED HOT WATER NOT WORKING AT SINK IN CLASSROOM #130. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDLES ON ALL SINKS THROUGHOUT.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY, LOOSE AND OR DAMAGED FACETS IN THE TOILET ROOMS OF THE FOLLOWING CLASSROOMS: 106-HOT WATER HANDLE; 113-HOT WATER HANDLE; TOILET ROOM BETWEEN #122 AND 123,HOT WATER WATER HANDLE ON RIGHT SINK; TOILET ROOM BETWEEN # 128 AND 129 HOT WATER HANDLE ON LEFT SINK, COLD WATER HANDLE ON RIGHT SINK; 130 TOILET ROOM HOT AND COLD HANDLES ON BOTH SINKS. OBSERVED HOT WATER NOT WORKING AT SINK IN CLASSROOM #130. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDLES ON ALL SINKS THROUGHOUT.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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