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BRIGHT HORIZONS AT RIVER EAST

325 E GRAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611 · Daycare Combo 1586

Inspection summary

BRIGHT HORIZONS AT RIVER EAST has been inspected 15 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 14, 2014. The most recent inspection, on October 15, 2024, found no infractions.

3 of 15 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, Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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.

  • 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 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on October 26, 2023. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 5, 2022. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 24, 2023. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on November 7, 2017. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • 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 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on October 26, 2023. 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.

15 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR IN TODDLER CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MOPS STORED INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND HANG DRY IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED LIGHT BULBS WITH NO PROTECTIVE SHIELD IN PREP AREA STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  3. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING MILK, CHOPPED WATERMELON, COOKED VEGGIES, ETC.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NOT HOT WATER AT THE FOLLOWING HANDSINKS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS, MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOMS, TWOS 2 CLASSROOMS WITH SHARED TOILET ROOM ATTACHED TO PREP AREA, NOTED HANDSINK TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 70-72.6F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE AT REQUIRED TEMEPERATURE OF 100F-120F FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR IN TODDLER CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MOPS STORED INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND HANG DRY IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. License

    3 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • NO Certified food service manager on site, No certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( chili beans, milk....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • No Chemical sanitizer CL test strips on site for low temp dish machine. instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.
  6. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • FOUND DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE THE KITCHEN CABINET WHERE THE GREASE TRAP IS LOCATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • FOUND HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE WOMENS AND MENS RESTROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  7. License

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • Violation Codes: 6-501.14. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • - MUST PROVIDE A SANITIZER FOR THE PROVIDED CLEAN UP KIT THAT IS EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • - OBSERVED THE DISHWASH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN IS UNABLE TO AUTOMATICALLY DISPENSE ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THIS TIME. THE MACHINE USES CHLORINE AS A SANITIZER AND THE READING IS 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE DISHWASH MACHINE TO AUTOMATICALLY DISPENSE AN ADEQUATE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. FACILITY HAS A 3 COMP SINK AND BLEACH SANITIZER AVAILABLE FOR USE TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. -
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
  10. License

    3 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE AN EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE SOME REACH IN COOLERS IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE/CLEAN INTERIOR OF CLASSROOM COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
  11. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • INADEQUATE UTENSILS SANITIZING, FOUND LOW TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING ANY SANITIZER AT FINAL RINSE 0 PPM OBTAINED ON TEST STRIPS, ALSO MACHINE WAS TAGGED AT LAST HEALTH INSPECTION, MACHINE WAS LOADED WITH UTENSILS TO BE WASHED. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MACHINE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN REPAIRED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND GALLONS OF SOAP AND CONCENTRATED SANITIZER STORED ABOVE BOXES OF FOOD ( CEREAL AND CLEAN UTENSILS ) IN PANTRY ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL CHEMICALS PROPERLY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN SMALL REFRIGERATORS AT INFANTS ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN GOOD WORKING ONES.
  12. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND PROVIDE CUTTING BOARDS THAT CAN BE EASILY WASHED AND SANITIZED. NOTED COOLERS IN THE INFANT ROOMS WITH FROST ACCUMULATION IN THE TOP COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
  13. License

    3 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • NOTED DISHMACHINE NOT DISPENSING PROPER CHLORINE SANITIZER. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, AN EMPLOYEE WAS RUNNING THE MACHINE FILLED WITH CUPS, LIDS AND OTHER ITEMS. WHEN THE MACHINE WAS TESTED AT THE END OF THE CYCLE, ZERO PPM CHLORINE REGISTERED ON THE TEST STRIPS. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED TO SANITIZE DISHES UNTIL THE UNIT IS REPAIRED AND THE TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED BY THE CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE WITH 50-100 PPM CHLORINE AND TO USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR DISHWASHING UNTIL THE MACHINE IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, MILK) PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND PROVIDE CUTTING BOARDS THAT CAN BE EASILY WASHED AND SANITIZED. NOTED COOLERS IN THE INFANT ROOMS WITH FROST ACCUMULATION IN THE TOP COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
  14. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS IN CLASSROOM WHERE MISSING. MUST PROVIDE.
  15. License

    1 infraction

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 0PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 50PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.

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