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A KARRASEL NURSERY SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN, INC.

3026-3030 N KEDZIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

A KARRASEL NURSERY SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN, INC. has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 12, 2014. The most recent inspection, on June 4, 2019, found no infractions.

2 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded 2 times on June 22, 2015. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on December 12, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food, supplies and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on December 12, 2018. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on December 12, 2018. For example: WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 9 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on December 12, 2018. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR SOUTH WEST SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOORS HAVE APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WALL BEHIND HAND WASHING SINKS IN POOR REPAIR IN TODDLERS CLASSROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR BASEBOARD/COVING ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE 3-HANDWASHING SINKS IN TODDLER ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES BY FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR, INFANTS AND TODDLERS CLASSROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A FEW MISSING FLOOR TILES INSIDE CLOSET WHERE SERVICE SINK IS LOCATED BY INFANT CLASSROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPALCE AND MAINTAIN
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ON PREK CLASSROOM A. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED DUST/LITTER ON FLOOR AT MOP SINK ROOM BY PRE-SCHOOL A ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • INFANT ROOM WASHROOM LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB IN WASHROOM.
  4. License

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP AT THE CEILING VENT LOCATED IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELS LOCATED IN THE INFANT ROOM ABOVE THE MERGENCY CRIBS.ALSO THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS LOCATED IN THE TODDLER ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRI. MUST REPAIR EXTERIOR WINDOW SCREEN AT FRONT WALL IN THE PRE-SCHOOL ROOM ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE FACILITY AT THE 1ST WINDOW.DURING INSPECTION WINDOW WAS CLOSED AND RODENT PROOFED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE HAND SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IN THE REAR AREA OF THE INFANT ROOM ACROSS FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR. AT SAME REPAIR LOOSE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN POOR REPAIR, NOT MAINTAINING COOLER TEMP 40'F AND BELOW, TEMP READING 57'F, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE OF COOLER UNTIL COOLER IS READING 40'F AND BELOW, MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL ONCE COOLER IS REPAIR, AND READING 40'F AND BELOW, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMP, FOODS READING BETWEEN 52-63'F, FOODS SUCH AS MILK, EGGS, HAM, HONEY TURKEY, AND CHEESE, ALL FOODS APPROX., 50 POUNDS AND ABOUT $100.00, ALL FOODS DUMPED AND DENATURED, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOMS AND REAR GARAGE AREA, GARAGE AREA A RODENT HARBORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE, TO PREVENT RODENT ACTIVITY,
  7. License

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOOR BY STOVE IN KITCHEN AREA,
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE IN KITCHEN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ADD MIXING VALVE TO EXPOSED HANDS SINKS KIDS IN CLASSROOM AND BATHROOMS,

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