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DISCOVERY ACADEMY, INC

215-217 W 95TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

DISCOVERY ACADEMY, INC has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 17, 2011. The most recent inspection, on January 23, 2012, recorded 4 infractions.

1 of 3 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.

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 May 17, 2011. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 23, 2012. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 2 times on May 17, 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.

3 inspections

  1. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN DOOR TO THE BOYS WASHROOM.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER OVER THE STOVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WINDOW SILL IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF TOILETS IN ALL WASHROOMS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT 1ST HAND SINK IN THE GIRLS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE MOP SINK TO VERIFY THAT IT WORKS PROPERLY.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN KITCHEN BLOCKING THE MOP SINK. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
  2. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. License-Task Force

    7 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • REACH IN COOLER AT 43 DEGREES F. MUST ADJUST OR REPAIR REFRIGERATOR SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. REMOVE UNUSED FREEZER FROM PREMISES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER. REMOVE PAINT,SMUDGES AND MAKE EQUIPMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBALE. ALSO, REMOVE STAINS FROM INTERIOR OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTALL BASEBOARDS AROUND WALLS UNDER MOP SINK WHERE MISSING.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MORE ADEQUATELY SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES UNDER ALL WASHBOWLS IN ALL WASHROOMS. ALSO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND VENTILATION COVER IN PINK WASHROOM.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN KITCHEN AREA ABOVE MOP SINK AND PROPERLY SHIELD LIGHTS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OVER LIGHTS IN CLASSROOM AREAS WHERE MISSING. (STUDENTS EAT IN CLASSROOM AREAS)
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND BOWLS IN PINK WASHROOMS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM BOTH FURNACE ROOMS AND IN KITCHEN AROUND MOP SINK. REMOVE ALL UNUSED SHELVING,CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND ALL OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING RACKS TO STORE DRY GOODS AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS IF NEEDED.

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