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BUSY BUMBLE BEE ACADEMY DAYCARE

6450 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60637 · Daycare (2 - 6 Years)

Inspection summary

BUSY BUMBLE BEE ACADEMY DAYCARE has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 25, 2011. The most recent inspection, on July 2, 2012, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 10 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 20, 2012. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 24 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on July 2, 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 10 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on June 28, 2012. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • 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 June 28, 2012. For example: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA BEHIND THE STOVE AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILINGS IN STAFF WASHROOM,STUDENT WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP, CLASSROOM AND STORAGE AREAS.
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA BEHIND THE STOVE AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILINGS IN STAFF WASHROOM,STUDENT WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP, CLASSROOM AND STORAGE AREAS.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1229713 ON 6-20-2012 NOT CORRECTED. (18) FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT CLASSROOMS ALONG WALLS,IN STUDENT STORAGE CUBBIES AND IN DIAPER CHANGING STATIONS. ALSO NOTED DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN KITCHEN BEHIND STOVE,IN CABINETS AND ON INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALSO NOTED DROPPINGS IN FURNACE ROOM AND IN MOP SINK CLOSET. NOTED AN ADDITIONAL 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS IN UNUSED CLASSROOM IN STUDENT CUBBIES,ALONG WALLS,ON TOP OF STUDENT TOYS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. NOTED 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF INNER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. MUST CORRECT SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL STUDENT CUBBIES,TOYS AND CABINETS THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER ABOVE THE STOVE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND COOLERS,BEHIND THE STOVE AND ALONG WALLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA BEHIND THE STOVE AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILINGS IN STAFF WASHROOM,STUDENT WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BROKEN TOILET BOWLS IN UNUSED CLASSROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ALL STORAGE AREAS AND UNUSED CLASSROOMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE WEEDS FROM OUTSIDE PLAY AREA.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1229713 ON 6-20-2012 NOT CORRECTED. (18) FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT CLASSROOMS ALONG WALLS,IN STUDENT STORAGE CUBBIES AND IN DIAPER CHANGING STATIONS. ALSO NOTED DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN KITCHEN BEHIND STOVE,IN CABINETS AND ON INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALSO NOTED DROPPINGS IN FURNACE ROOM AND IN MOP SINK CLOSET. NOTED AN ADDITIONAL 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS IN UNUSED CLASSROOM IN STUDENT CUBBIES,ALONG WALLS,ON TOP OF STUDENT TOYS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. NOTED 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF INNER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. MUST CORRECT SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL STUDENT CUBBIES,TOYS AND CABINETS THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER ABOVE THE STOVE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND COOLERS,BEHIND THE STOVE AND ALONG WALLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA BEHIND THE STOVE AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILINGS IN STAFF WASHROOM,STUDENT WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BROKEN TOILET BOWLS IN UNUSED CLASSROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ALL STORAGE AREAS AND UNUSED CLASSROOMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
  5. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT CLASSROOMS ALONG WALLS,IN STUDENT STORAGE CUBBIES AND IN DIAPER CHANGING STATIONS. ALSO NOTED DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN KITCHEN BEHIND STOVE,IN CABINETS AND ON INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALSO NOTED DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS BEHIND UNUSED COOLERS,IN FURNACE ROOM AND IN MOP SINK CLOSET. NOTED AN ADDITIONAL 45-50 MICE DROPPINGS IN UNUSED CLASSROOM IN STUDENT CUBBIES,ALONG WALLS,ON TOP OF STUDENT TOYS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. NOTED 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF INNER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM SHELVES ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER OR REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL STUDENT CUBBIES,TOYS AND CABINETS THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER ABOVE THE STOVE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND COOLERS,BEHIND THE STOVE AND ALONG WALLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA BEHIND THE STOVE AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILINGS IN STAFF WASHROOM,STUDENT WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST DETAIL REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN WASHROOMS AS NEEDED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BROKEN TOILET BOWLS IN UNUSED CLASSROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ALL STORAGE AREAS AND UNUSED CLASSROOMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE WEEDS FROM OUTSIDE PLAY AREA.
  6. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT CLASSROOMS ALONG WALLS,IN STUDENT STORAGE CUBBIES AND IN DIAPER CHANGING STATIONS. ALSO NOTED DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN KITCHEN BEHIND STOVE,IN CABINETS AND ON INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALSO NOTED DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS BEHIND UNUSED COOLERS,IN FURNACE ROOM AND IN MOP SINK CLOSET. NOTED AN ADDITIONAL 45-50 MICE DROPPINGS IN UNUSED CLASSROOM IN STUDENT CUBBIES,ALONG WALLS,ON TOP OF STUDENT TOYS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. NOTED 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF INNER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM SHELVES ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER OR REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL STUDENT CUBBIES,TOYS AND CABINETS THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER ABOVE THE STOVE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND COOLERS,BEHIND THE STOVE AND ALONG WALLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA BEHIND THE STOVE AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILINGS IN STAFF WASHROOM,STUDENT WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST DETAIL REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN WASHROOMS AS NEEDED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BROKEN TOILET BOWLS IN UNUSED CLASSROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ALL STORAGE AREAS AND UNUSED CLASSROOMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
  7. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Correct By: Thursday, August 25, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEANED ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Correct By: Thursday, August 25, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND UTILITY SINK WITH NO VACCUM BREAKER AT FAUCET.
  8. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Correct By: Thursday, August 25, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEANED ALONG THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Correct By: Thursday, August 25, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: NO VACCUM BREAKER FOUND AT UTILITY SINK FAUCET.
  9. License

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINETS AT KITCHEN AND ALONG WALLS IN BATHROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED ON LICENSE # 3793 AND REPORT #531381
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEANED ALONG THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO VACCUM BREAKER FOUND AT UTILITY SINK FAUCET.
  10. License

    3 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINETS AT KITCHEN AND ALONG THE WALLS INSIDE BATHROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEANED ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND UTILITY SINK WITH NO VACCUM BREAKER AT FAUCET.

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