CHRISTOPHER HOUSE-UPTOWN

4701 N WINTHROP AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · Children's Services Facility

14 inspections

LicenseApr 25, 2025
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH/BEHIND DISHMACHINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
CanvassDec 11, 2024
2 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST REACH-IN COOLER/FREEZER INSIDE INFANT ROOM #1
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNSEALED WALL TILE BEHIND HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
LicenseJun 23, 2023
3 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE INFANT ROOM ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DIRT BUILD-UP IN ALL CORNERS AND ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionNov 16, 2022
0 infractions
CanvassNov 14, 2022
4 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL HAND SINKS AT 2ND, AND 3RD FLOOR CLASSROOMS AND SINKS, WITH WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 88.5 F AND 92.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL HAND WASHES SINKS MUST REACH A MINIMAL TEMPERATURE OF 100.0 F BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. HOWEVER, THERE IS RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS OVER 110.0 F THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR AND PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE 3RD-FLOOR REFRIGERATORS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE SAID COOLERS.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT IN GROUP ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
LicenseApr 23, 2021
4 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - RUST AT LID OD GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR CAUSE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - NECK FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO WALLS AND BASEBOARD WALL MISSING GROUT,SAME AREA. REPAIR ISSUE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL PEELING PAINT ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT(ABOVE SOUTH END OF DRAIN BOARD),REMOVE SAID PAINT AND RE-PAINT.
CanvassDec 16, 2020
1 infraction
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE TEST KIT FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
LicenseMay 10, 2019
2 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK LEAKING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
Canvass Re-InspectionAug 16, 2018
0 infractions
CanvassMay 11, 2018
5 infractions
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  - NOTED THAT THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2060183 DATED 06/13/2017 WAS NOT CORRECTED: #38- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PLUMBED EXPOSED HAND SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FROM CITY WATER LINE REPLACING THE TWO PORTABLE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN TWO CLASSROOMS AT THE DIAPER CHANGING STATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - NOTED USE OF GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. FOOD MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND LABEL FOOD ITEMS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - NOTED THE USE OF MILK CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE FOOD RELATED ITEMS. FOOD MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CRATES AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - NOTED A PUDDLE OF WATER NEAR THE FLOOR DRAIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. FOOD MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA AT ALL TIMES.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE SECOND FLOOR CLASSROOM #6. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LicenseJun 13, 2017
7 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  - FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. INFANT ROOM COOLER FOUND AT 63.3F WITH MILK AT 48.6F. COOLER WAS REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS MILK FOUND IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48.6F. MILK DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE TO $4.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
- 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
  - NO HOT WATER IN THE 1ST FLOOR TODDLER ROOM PORTABLE HAND WASHING SINK FOR THE DIAPER CHANGING STATION. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 75.2F. NO HOT WATER IN THE 2ND FLOOR 2 YR. OLD CLASSROOM #6 FOR THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. HOT WATER FOUND AT 79.5F. BUILDINGS MAINTENANCE WAS ABLE TO RESTORE HOT WATER ABOVE 85F. TO BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - PEELING PAINT/CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PLUMBED EXPOSED HAND SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FROM CITY WATER LINE REPLACING THE TWO PORTABLE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN TWO CLASSROOMS AT THE DIAPER CHANGING STATIONS.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.
CanvassOct 6, 2016
2 infractions
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR 2 YEARS OLD WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
LicenseSep 9, 2015
1 infraction
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM ON THE 3RD FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LicenseJun 4, 2013
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND INTERIOR OF PAINT CABINETS IN CLASS ROOMS CLUTTERED (UNDER HANDWASH SINKS). MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND UNCLEAN CABINETS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN PIPE LEADING INTO WALL UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL/PIPE.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NOT CALIBRATED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST CALIBRATE ALL METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.