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BRENDA'S KIDS CLUB DAYCARE CENTER

3552 E 118TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60617 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

BRENDA'S KIDS CLUB DAYCARE CENTER has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 28, 2010. The most recent inspection, on May 21, 2012, found no infractions.

4 of 8 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: Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 28, 2010. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hand hygiene is the most important way to stop germs spreading between children, residents and staff. Inspectors check that sinks are stocked and easy to reach, that staff wash their hands when required (for example after diapering or before handling food), and that sick staff stay away from work.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 28, 2010. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

  • 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 12 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 16, 2011. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 16, 2011. 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 May 28, 2010. For example: ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

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.

8 inspections

  1. License

    0 infractions

  2. License

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE BOTTOM FREEZER NOT CLEAN IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 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.OBSERVED TWO WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE GRASSHOPPER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD REAR, AND OUTSIDE GIRLS RESTROOM NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO ONE LIGHT OUT IN THE BUTTERFLY ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.2ND. ADULT RESTROOM TOILET POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE BOTTOM FREEZER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 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.OBSERVED TWO WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE GRASSHOPPER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN REAR AND OUTSIDE THE GIRLS RESTROOM NOTR CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO ONE LIGHT OUT IN THE BUTTERFLY ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSERVED THE 2ND. ADULT RESTROOM TOILET IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. License

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • REAR EXIT DOOR ON THE AFTER SCHOOL SIDE IS NOT RODENT PROOFED- 1/4" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOFED-TIGHT FITTED. CITATION # 34165-12
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • FOUND NO HOT WATER PER CITY CODE AT NONE OF THE WASHBOWLS IN THE STAFF/CHILDREN TOILET ROOMS ON THE AFTER SCHOOL SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION #34165-12 ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST CAULK AROUND ALL WASHBOWLS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS AND PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES/CONDUITS UNDER WASHBOWLS IN TOILET ROOMS ON AFTER SCHOOL SIDE AND AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT AND REATTACH LOOSE RUBBER WALLBASE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM ON AFTER SCHOOL SIDE AND AS NEEDED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST FIX LEAKS AT THE PIPES ON THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE FAR LEFT TOILET ROOM AND AT WASHBOWL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM ON AFTER SCHOOL SIDE.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
  8. License

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED (1/4" GAP) ON THE AFTER SCHOOL SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOFED-TIGHT FITTED. NO CITATION ISSUED- SEE REPORT #68433 CITATION ISSUED ON THAT LICENSE.
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • FOUND NO HOT WATER PER CITY CODE AT NONE OF THE WASHBOWLS IN THE STAFF/CHILDREN TOILET ROOMS ON THE AFTER SCHOOL SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CIT. ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST CAULK AROUND ALL WASHBOWLS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS AND PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES/CONDUITS UNDER WASHBOWLS IN TOILET ROOMS ON AFTER SCHOOL SIDE AND AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT AND RE-ATTACH ALL LOOSE RUBBER WALLBASE TO WALLS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM ON AFTER SCHOOL SIDE AND AS NEEDED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST FIX LEAKS AT THE PIPES ON THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE FAR LEFT TOILET ROOM AND AT WASHBOWL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM ON AFTER SCHOOL SIDE.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

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