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THE BABY ACADEMY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare (under 2 years)

THE BABY ACADEMY 8607 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO 60619 Daycare (Under 2 Years)
August 30, 2012 License License #69446
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS IN THE SOUTH FURNACE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE NORTH CLASSROOM ALONG THE FRONT WINDOWS AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.
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 ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE SOUTH CLASSROOM,IN THE NORTH FURNACE ROOM AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST SEAL LARGE OPENING AROUND PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL HOLES UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE MIDDLE CLASSROOM AND IN NORTH EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGE ON WALLS AND AROUND WINDOW SILLS IN NORTH EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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: MUST INSTALL/REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE STDUENT WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT BOTH MOP SINKS. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER ABOVE THE STOVE. MUST REPAIR HEAVY LEAK AT THE NORTH FURNACE/AIR CONDITIONING UNIT AND REMOVE LARGE CONTAINER BEING USED TO CATCH WATER. MUST ALSO REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT THE SOUTH AIR FURNACE/CONDITIONING UNIT.
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: MUST INSTALL/REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE STDUENT WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT BOTH MOP SINKS. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER ABOVE THE STOVE. MUST REPAIR HEAVY LEAK AT THE NORTH FURNACE/AIR CONDITIONING UNIT AND REMOVE LARGE CONTAINER BEING USED TO CATCH WATER. MUST ALSO REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT THE SOUTH AIR FURNACE/CONDITIONING UNIT.
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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