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A STEP AHEAD LEARNING CENTER

4214 -4220 N BROADWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60613 · Daycare Night

Inspection summary

A STEP AHEAD LEARNING CENTER has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 23, 2010. The most recent inspection, on May 3, 2012, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 4 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.

  • 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 April 26, 2012. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 9 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 3, 2012. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 26, 2012. For example: LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 26, 2012. For example: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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.

4 inspections

  1. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM OFF MAIN KITCHEN UNDER WASHBOWL SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING PLASTER/MISSING TILE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • BBQ GRILL IN MAIN KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES
  2. License

    5 infractions

    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT INFANT KITCHEN TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5-3-10 NOT CORRECTED. #32-WOOD PALLET UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, SURFACE DIRTY AND ABSORBENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE IT WITH A NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #35-SEAL HOLES ON WALL IN KITCHEN AREA, NEXT TO EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM OFF MAIN KITCHEN UNDER WASHBOWL SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING PLASTER/MISSING TILE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT SHIELD MUST BE PROVIDED IN INFANT SMALL KITCHEN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE OF INFANT ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM FLOOR AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS REMOVED. BBQ GRILL IN MAIN KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
  3. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.WOOD PALLET UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, SURFACE DIRTY AND ABSORBENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE IT WITH A NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.SEAL HOLES ON WALL IN KITCHEN AREA, NEXT TO EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, ALSO AROUND PIPE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities..PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AND END CAPS TO LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
  4. License

    5 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-20-09,REPORT #156520. ( #41)INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, UNUSED ITEMS IN STORAGE AREA AND IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. (#34) MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(CLASS ROOMS,BOILER ROOMS,STORAGE ROOMS)WITH DUST BUILD UP.(#38) SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO59668-18
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.WOOD PALLET UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, SURFACE DIRTY AND ABSORBENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE IT WITH A NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.SEAL HOLES ON WALL IN KITCHEN AREA, NEXT TO EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, ALSO AROUND PIPE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AND END CAPS TO LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.NEED TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS IN STORAGE ABOVE MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN.OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR DOORS DEBRIS, LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IT.KEEP AREA CLEAN.

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