CONNECTING THE DOTS EARLY LEARNING CENTER
7949 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Children's Services Facility
Inspection summary
CONNECTING THE DOTS EARLY LEARNING CENTER has been inspected 14 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 18, 2018. The most recent inspection, on July 18, 2025, found no infractions.
2 of 14 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: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests 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 your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.
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 8 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on December 2, 2024. For example:
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 24, 2022. For example:
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.
Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on December 21, 2020. For example:
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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 54 times across 12 separate inspections, most recently on December 2, 2024. For example:
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
Food safety training and certificationLower risk
Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.
Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 21, 2020. For example:
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
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.
14 inspections
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Canvass Re-Inspection
8 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CLASS ROOMS CUBBIES, SHELVING UNITS,INDOOR PLAY AREA WINDOW SILLS
- 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
- 5-103.11(B) : OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON PREMISES AT ALL HAND SINKS IN CLASS ROOM & TOILET ROOMS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MOPSINK WATER TEMPERATURES ARE RANGING FROM 59.7F-65.5F. MUST HAVE 100.0F AT HAND SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110.0F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- 5-501.15 : OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO DISPOSE OF TRASH ON PREMISES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN SOILED CARPET FROM WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING IN INFANTS ROOM AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR ELECTRICAL HALLWAY AREA AND KEEP DRY.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-201.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN CARPET IN PRE-SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN PRE- SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA-WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS,INFANTS ROOM.MUST FINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN 2YRS OLD ROOM,PRE-SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA & KIDS TOILET ROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR OFFICE, INFANTS ROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN INFANTS ROOM,ELECTRICAL AREA IN HALL WAY,STAFF & KIDS TOILET ROOMS.LOOSE WALL BASES IN 2YRS OLD ROOM,PRE-SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA,INFANTS.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- Non-Inspection
8 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CLASS ROOMS CUBBIES, SHELVING UNITS,INDOOR PLAY AREA WINDOW SILLS
- 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
- 5-103.11(B) : OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON PREMISES AT ALL HAND SINKS IN CLASS ROOM & TOILET ROOMS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MOPSINK WATER TEMPERATURES ARE RANGING FROM 59.7F-65.5F. MUST HAVE 100.0F AT HAND SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110.0F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- 5-501.15 : OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO DISPOSE OF TRASH ON PREMISES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR OFFICE, INFANTS ROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- : 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN SOILED CARPET FROM WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING IN INFANTS ROOM AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR ELECTRICAL HALLWAY AREA AND KEEP DRY
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN PRE- SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA-WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS,INFANTS ROOM.MUST FINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN 2YRS OLD ROOM,PRE-SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA & KIDS TOILET ROOM
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-201.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN CARPET IN PRE-SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN SOILED CARPET FROM WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING IN INFANTS ROOM AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR ELECTRICAL HALLWAY AREA AND KEEP DRY.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- Non-Inspection
8 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CLASS ROOMS CUBBIES, SHELVING UNITS,INDOOR PLAY AREA WINDOW SILLS.
- 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
- 5-103.11(B) : OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON PREMISES AT ALL HAND SINKS IN CLASS ROOM & TOILET ROOMS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MOPSINK WATER TEMPERATURES ARE RANGING FROM 59.7F-65.5F. MUST HAVE 100.0F AT HAND SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110.0F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- 5-501.15 : OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO DISPOSE OF TRASH ON PREMISES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN INFANTS ROOM,ELECTRICAL AREA IN HALL WAY,STAFF & KIDS TOILET ROOMS.LOOSE WALL BASES IN 2YRS OLD ROOM,PRE-SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA,INFANTS
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- : 6-201.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN CARPET IN PRE-SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN PRE- SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA-WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS,INFANTS ROOM.MUST FINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN 2YRS OLD ROOM,PRE-SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA & KIDS TOILET ROOM
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN SOILED CARPET FROM WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING IN INFANTS ROOM AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR ELECTRICAL HALLWAY AREA AND KEEP DRY.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR OFFICE, INFANTS ROOM.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- Canvass
8 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CLASS ROOMS CUBBIES, SHELVING UNITS,INDOOR PLAY AREA WINDOW SILLS.
- 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
- OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON PREMISES AT ALL HAND SINKS IN CLASS ROOM & TOILET ROOMS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MOPSINK WATER TEMPERATURES ARE RANGING FROM 59.7F-65.5F. MUST HAVE 100.0F AT HAND SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110.0F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO DISPOSE OF TRASH ON PREMISES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN INFANTS ROOM,ELECTRICAL AREA IN HALL WAY,STAFF & KIDS TOILET ROOMS.LOOSE WALL BASES IN 2YRS OLD ROOM,PRE-SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA,INFANTS .
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN CARPET IN PRE-SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN PRE- SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA-WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS,INFANTS ROOM.MUST FINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN 2YRS OLD ROOM,PRE-SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA & KIDS TOILET ROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST CLEAN SOILED CARPET FROM WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING IN INFANTS ROOM AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR ELECTRICAL HALLWAY AREA AND KEEP DRY.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR OFFICE, INFANTS ROOM.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED THE PLYWOOD UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP INSIDE THE STORAGE CADINET IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED THE 3 COMP SINK BACK SPLASH NOT ATTACHED TO THE WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KIDS WASHROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOMS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- License Re-Inspection
5 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG WEST FRONT ENTRY DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN TODDLERS ROOM.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT FAR LEFT HAND SINK.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN KIDS TOILET ROOM.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN TODDLERS ROOM.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- License
9 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF OF LAZY SUSAN ,ON FLOOR NEXT TO CABINET IN MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/14/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG WEST FRONT ENTRY DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN TODDLERS ROOM.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT FAR LEFT HAND SINK, NO RUNNING WATER AT 2ND SINK AND 1ST TOILET LEAKING IN KIDS TOILET ROOM.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS WIDE OPEN AND TRASH ABOVE THE RIM. MUST REMOVE TRASH AND CLOSE MUST HAVE LIDS TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY CEILING IN REAR ELECTRICAL HALL WAY.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN KIDS TOILET ROOM.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN TODDLERS ROOM.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2485166 2/25/21 NOT CORRECTED #51- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUNNING HOT WATER FAUCET AT 1ST SINK IN KIDS TOILET ROOM. #55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN STAFF REAR TOILET ROOM,KIDS TOILET ROOM,ALL CLASS ROOMS AND KITCHEN.LOOSE WALL BASES IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.LOOSE WALL TRIM IN TODDLERS ROOM.#55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN TORN CARPETS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- Canvass
6 infractions
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUNNING HOT WATER FAUCET AT 1ST SINK IN KIDS TOILET ROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN STAFF REAR TOILET ROOM,KIDS TOILET ROOM,ALL CLASS ROOMS AND KITCHEN.LOOSE WALL BASES IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.LOOSE WALL TRIM IN TODDLERS ROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN TORN CARPETS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED WATER SEEPAGE FROM WALLS IN REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN REAR INFANT PREP ROOM AND WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN AND INFANTS ROOM.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- Non-Inspection
0 infractions
- Canvass
8 infractions
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
- PIC DOESN'T HAVE A VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED.ONLY A PHOTO COPY POSTED.MUST PROVIDE A VALID CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
- OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW ONLY A PHOTO COPY PROVIDED.MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURES IN KIDS TOILET ROOM AT 2ND SINK @ 58.6F AND 4TH SINK @ 50.0F. MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 100.0F FOR HAND WASHING.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) (CITATION ISSUED)
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
- MUST INVERT SILVERWARE WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUNNING HOT WATER FAUCET AT 1ST SINK IN KIDS TOILET ROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN STAFF REAR TOILET ROOM,KIDS TOILET ROOM,ALL CLASS ROOMS AND KITCHEN.LOOSE WALL BASES IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.LOOSE WALL TRIM IN TODDLERS ROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN TORN CARPETS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN AND INFANTS ROOM.
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- FOUND NO CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE FOR HANDLING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KIT PER CITY CODE FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINETS.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT LIDS/COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH LIDS/COVERS AND MAINTAIN SAME.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR CLASSROOM, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. -OBSERVED MOLD RESIDUE ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FURNACE ROOM. ALSON SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED FLOOR TILES DAMAGED AND MISSING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- License Re-Inspection
3 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-501.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING TILES MISSING AND WATER STAINED IN CLASSROOM, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOLD RESIDUE ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FURNACE ROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED FLOOR TILES DAMAGED AND MISSING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- License
6 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- 6-501.111 OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE ROLL AROUND CABINETS IN KITCHEN, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TOY SHELVES IN WEST CLASSROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER CHANGING TABLE IN WEST CLASSROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TOY SHELVES IN EAST CLASSROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER CHANGING TABLE IN REAR INFANT ROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNIT IN UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- 4-602.13 ALL SHELVING UNITS AND CABINETS NEED CLEANING IN KITCHEN AND CLASSROOM AREAS.
- 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
- 5-205.15 OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER WASHBOWL IN STAFF WASHROOM IN REAR INFANT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-501.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING TILES MISSING AND WATER STAINED IN CLASSROOM, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOLD RESIDUE ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FURNACE ROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED FLOOR TILES DAMAGED AND MISSING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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