PASS Risk 1 (High)

LITTLE GIANTS CHILD CARE CENTER Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare (2 - 6 years)

LITTLE GIANTS CHILD CARE CENTER (AKA: LITTLE GIANT'S CHILD CARE CENTER) 3863 W HARRISON ST, CHICAGO 60624 Daycare (2 - 6 Years)
January 28, 2013 Canvass License #1170576
5
Total Violations
3
Major
2
Minor

Inspection Summary

This daycare (2 - 6 years) was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on January 28, 2013. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 5 violations during this inspection.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL OUTLET ON WEST WALL IN CLASS ROOM.
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 #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN SOME SHELVING UNITS WHERE TOYS, BOOKS, PAPERS AND OTHER ITEMS STORED. SOME DUST OBSERVED ON THESE SHELVES, CUBBIES. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO FLOOR AND REAR PORCH MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND LOCKERS, TOY CABINETS, INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET AND AREA BETWEEN DAY CARE AND CHURCH ENTRANCE TO REMOVE DUST, PAPER AND TOYS. CLEAN ON REAR PORCH ALSO AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. .
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: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN CLASSROOM. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN CLOSET. MISSING WALLBASE IN TOILET ROOM. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS IN WASHROOM AND IN CORNER AREA BY REAR DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THAT HAS A THREE INCH OPENING FROM THE FLOOR TO HALF WAY UP THE WALL TO THE CEILING IN THE ENCLOSED PORCH AREA.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN CLASSROOM. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN CLOSET. MISSING WALLBASE IN TOILET ROOM. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS IN WASHROOM AND IN CORNER AREA BY REAR DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THAT HAS A THREE INCH OPENING FROM THE FLOOR TO HALF WAY UP THE WALL TO THE CEILING IN THE ENCLOSED PORCH AREA.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections