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ALPHA LEARNING CENTER

8422 S DAMEN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

ALPHA LEARNING CENTER has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 26, 2010. The most recent inspection, on May 23, 2012, recorded 3 infractions.

1 of 3 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct health risks.

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.

  • 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 6 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 23, 2012. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 23, 2012. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

3 inspections

  1. License

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN OUT THE CABINETS UNDERNEATH THE COUNTER TOP IN BASEMENT TEACHER;S LOUNGE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT CLASSROOMS, LAUNDRY AND STORAGE ROOMS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELIMINATE CLUTTERED AREAS IN STORE ROOMS IN BASEMENT. ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN THESE AREAS MAKING SAME ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY, AND FOR INSPECTION
  2. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED STORED INVERTED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT CLASSROOMS, LAUNDRY AND STORAGE ROOMS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR LOWER LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR BY WASHROOM AND RIGHT LOWER SIDE OF FRONT DOOR. REPLACE MISSING ELECTRICAL PLATE ON WALL IN BASEMENT CLASS ROOM. REPLACE ALL STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE CHARGERS IN BLOWN LIGHTS IN BASEMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FINISH REPLACING MISSING EXHAUST IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT MOP SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELIMINATE CLUTTERED AREAS IN STORE ROOMS IN BASEMENT. ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN THESE AREAS MAKING SAME ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY, AND FOR INSPECTION.
  3. License

    0 infractions

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