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EAST SIDE ACADEMY OF EARLY LEARNING INC

2409 E 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60649 · Daycare (2 - 6 Years)

Inspection summary

EAST SIDE ACADEMY OF EARLY LEARNING INC has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 11, 2010. The most recent inspection, on October 29, 2012, recorded 2 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: Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 22, 2012. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hand hygiene is the most important way to stop germs spreading between children, residents and staff. Inspectors check that sinks are stocked and easy to reach, that staff wash their hands when required (for example after diapering or before handling food), and that sick staff stay away from work.

    Recorded once on October 21, 2010. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

  • 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 12 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 29, 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 22, 2012. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • 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 once on October 21, 2010. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN LOWER WALLS UNDER CUBBIES IN HALL WAY.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE HOSE AND REPLACE WITH FAUCET AT 2-COMP SINK USED AS MOP SNK IN LAUNDRY ROOM OR INSTALL BACKLOW DEVICE.
  2. License

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL-RODENT DROPPINGS(MICE) 14 DROPPINGS IN STORAGE CABINETS,7 BEHIND DRYER,AND 11 IN FURNACE ROOM FLOORS.ONE LARGE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS.CONTACT PEST CO.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE AREAS. SMALL HOLES/OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN SUB PUMP ROOM.MUST SEAL
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN LOWER WALLS UNDER CUBBIES IN HALLWAY AND REAR FURNANCE ROOM OF DEBRIS AND SPIDER WEB.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE HOSE AND REPLACE WITH FAUCET AT 2-COMP SINK USED AS MOP SINK IN LAUNDRY ROOM.OR INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE.
  3. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. License

    9 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS FROM BOYS TOILET ROOM, 15 SMALL FLIES IN KITCHEN AREA AND REAR KITCHEN DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED-1/4" OPENING UNDER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES AND MAKE REAR DOOR TIGHT FITTED AT BOTTOM. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CALLING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES BEING THAT PREMISES ARE SERVICED EVERY OTHER MONTH. CITATION #64203-17 ISSUED.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CURRENT/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. DAIRY, CHICKEN,ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION #64203-17 ISSUED.
    • 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. MUST RECAULK AROUND WASH BOWLS IN CHILDREN AND STAFF TOILET ROOMS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS, REACH IN FREEZER-REMOVE ICE BUILD UP, INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND CABINETS IN KITCHEN AND CUBBIES THROUGHOUT.
    • 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE AND CLOSET AREAS, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR BY WATER FOUNTAIN IN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AND SEAL ALL CRACKS IN FLOOR IN KITCHEN, CLASS ROOMS AND STORAGE AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES OBSERVED IN WALLS, WALLBASE, AROUND PIPES ETC. HOLES IN WALL BEHIND COOLER IN KITCHEN, HOLES IN WALL BY KITCHEN DOOR, HOLES AROUND PIPES IN WALLS IN KITHCHEN BY SINKS AND GREASE RECEPTOR, HOLES SEEN IN WALL OF HOT WATER TANK CLOSET IN KITCHEN. REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND CLASSROOMS WHERE NEEDED. SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES/CONDUITS THROUGHOUT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST FIX LEAK COMING FROM BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE THE WEEDS FROM SIDE OF BUILDING. MUST REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE ALL OTHER IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE HARBORING SITES FOR PESTS AND IN ORDER FOR PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE THE AREA BETTER. *ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN WALLS OR FLOORS OR ANY PEST ACTIVITY FOUND ONCE STORAGE CLOSETS HAVE BEEN CLEANED/ORGANIZED MUST BE BROUGHT INTO COMPLIANCE.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOT CORRECTED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOT CORRECTED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • NOT CORRECTED.

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