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CHRISTOPHER HOUSE

7059 N GREENVIEW AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60626 · Daycare (2 - 6 Years)

Inspection summary

CHRISTOPHER HOUSE has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 21, 2011. The most recent inspection, on January 25, 2013, recorded 4 infractions.

1 of 5 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 and 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.

  • 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 once on January 25, 2013. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 once on April 21, 2011. For example: OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

  • 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 8 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 25, 2013. 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 29, 2011. 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.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA CABINET SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF PREP CABINETS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED LARGE WATER STAIN ON CEILING BY SOUTH WALL AROUND PIPE IN TEAL ROOM. MUST REPAIR CEILING.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED BOXES ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL BOXES OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
  2. Short Form Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST ON STOVE WALLS UNDER HOOD IN DAYCARE AREA CHURCH KITCHEN, AND REPAIR ALSO WORN OUT WINDOW BASES AT SAME KITCHEN BY 3COMP.SINKS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN NUMBER 3 KITCHEN, AND ELEVATE POTS AND PANS IN NUMBER 2 KITCHEN WHERE SUMMER FEEDING TAKES PLACE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSABLE DAMAGED EQUIPMENT AT NUMBER ONE KITCHEN USE BY THE DAY CARE AND THE CHURCH NEAR UTILITY SINK, AND REMOVE STACKS OF CARDBOARD BOXES IN NUMBER 2 KITCHEN. ALSO NEED TO ORGANIZE KITCHEN NUMBER 3.
  3. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Complaint

    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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST ON STOVE WALLS UNDER HOOD IN DAYCARE AREA CHURCH KITCHEN, AND REPAIR ALSO WORN OUT WINDOW BASES AT SAME KITCHEN BY 3COMP.SINKS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN #3 KITCHEN,AND ELEVATE CLEAN POTS AND PANS IN #2 KITCHEN WHERE SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM TAKES PLACE.
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO ROMOVE UNUSABLE DAMAGED EQUIPMENT AT #1 KITCHEN USE BY THE DAYCARE & THE CHURCH NEAR UTILITY SINK, AND REMOVE STACKS OF CARDBOARD BOXES IN #2 KITCHEN;ALSO NEED TO ORGANIZE KITCHEN #3.
  5. License

    4 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. WE OBSERVED(CERTIFIED MANAGER AND I)OBSERVED 20 OR MORE RAT BURROWS AROUND THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS,ALSO RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE AREA.GARBAGE CONTAINERS ARE STORED ALONG THE NORTH WALL OF OUTSIDE PREMISES AND STORED ON TOP SOIL(DIRT).INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL BURROWS AND PROVIDE OTHER SURFACE(LIKE TO CEMENT AREA) TO STORE GARBAGE CONTAINERS,AND MINIMIZE RAT ACTIVITIES.NEED TO FOLLOW PEST CONTROL ADVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000071696-13
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE STOVE AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(DEBRIS BUILD-UP).
    • 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 A DIFFERENT LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT IN KITCHEN.PRESENTLY LIGHT IS NOT SHIELD PROPERLY.
    • 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. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.

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