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THE BABY ACADEMY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

THE BABY ACADEMY 8605-8607 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO 60619 Children's Services Facility
October 8, 2024 Canvass License #2215632
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: THE FRONT DOOR IN THE AFTER SCHOOL CLASSROOM IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. A 1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE THE GAP AND RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAID DOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.
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 #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOOD AND WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TOP OF THE SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE AFTER SCHOOL CLASSROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE TOP OF THE WASHBOWL. MAINTAIN.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TOP OF THE SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE AFTER SCHOOL CLASSROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE TOP OF THE WASHBOWL. MAINTAIN.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections