ACADEMY OF CREATIVE THINKING, INC.
4200 N Central AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60634 · Children's Services Facility
18 inspections
- Canvass
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN TODDLER ROOM. MUST REPAIR.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- License Re-Inspection
0 infraction
- License
4 infractions
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
- OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- NOTED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED (7/2/2025). A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND THE ORIGINAL COPY MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- NOTED SHED LOCATED NEXT TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITHOUT DOORS AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOORS AND ELEVATE ITEMS STORED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM FROM KITCHEN, AND IN DISHROOM CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
- OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF INFANT REFRIGERATOR AT 45F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED 3 OUT OF 4 HAND WASHING SINKS IN KIDS TOILET ROOM AT IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 86-94F. WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE BETWEEN 100-120F THROUGH MIXING VALVE.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- MUST PROVIDE LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM KITCHEN.
- 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
- License
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES (NO MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION).
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- Canvass
0 infraction
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- INSRTUCTEC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN STUDENTS WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
- License
3 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS/ROOMS. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ON PREMISES.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT EAST SIDE OF BUILDING INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
- 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
- OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT EAST PART OF BUILDING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT EST PART OF BUILDING
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- FLOORS BEHIND REFRIGERATION NEED CLEANING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND REFRIGERATION.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- License
3 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 2-501.11 NO CITATION ISSUED
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER.CLUTTER IS A HARBORAGE FOR PESTS. CORE VIOLATION
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Canvass
2 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 2-501.11 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- CEILING VENT COVER IN ONE OF THE STAFF WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- VENTILATION IN ONE OF THE STAFF WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES ON THE FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- ONE MORE EMPLOYEE DOES NOT HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE . MUST PROVIDE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- License Re-Inspection
0 infraction
- License
3 infractions
- 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
- DISH WASHING FACILITY IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ATTACHED EXPOSED HAND SINK, WASTE WATER BACKS UP INTO EACH COMPARTMENT, NOT PROPERLY DRAINING INTO SEWER LINE, NOT PROPERLY BEING MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-030
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- LIGHT DIM IN BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT IN ALL WORKING SURFACES,
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
- 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
- Canvass
0 infraction
- Canvass
3 infractions
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR INOPERABLE VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE INSIDE COOLER.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- License Re-Inspection
0 infraction
- License
6 infractions
- 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
- Above had no exosed hand sink in kitchen prep area, must provide exposed hand sink to kitchen prep area.
- 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
- Bathrooms had no paper towel holders, soap dispensers, must provide all bathrooms with paper towel holders with paper towels, and soap dispenser with soap to all bathrooms/.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- Above had no proof of pest control service, service log or log book, also found, observed front entrance/exit door with a 1/4 inch gap on west side of door, door not rodent proofed. Must provide proof of pest control service, log book and door must be rodent proofed.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- Walls, doorways that had exposed raw wood in classrooms, bsmt storage areas outside kitchen, shall be repaired/sealed.
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
- Employee bathrooms doors were missing self closing mechanism, must provide self closing mechanism.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- Must provide mop sink to premises, above had no mop sink on premises.
- 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED