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Wee Read Day Care Academy Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

Wee Read Day Care Academy 5624 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO 60644 Children's Services Facility
June 18, 2013 License License #2216033
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: THE KITCHEN SINK AREA CABINET IS WATER DAMAGED AND UNSANITARY AND THE CUBBIES ARE DIRTY, REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED SURFACES SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO CLEAN AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACES IN A SANITARY MANNER.
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: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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: THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES ARE DIRTY, CLEAN OR REPAINT AS NEEDED SO THE WALLS SO THEY ARE CLEAN AND SANITARY.
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: THE REAR GAS STOVE HAS INADEQUATE VENTILATION, INSTALL ADEQUATE VENTILATION PER CITY CODE.
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: THE REAR GAS STOVE HAS INADEQUATE VENTILATION, INSTALL ADEQUATE VENTILATION PER CITY CODE.
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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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections