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EMPOWERING YOUNG MINDS, LLC

2711 E 93RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60617 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

EMPOWERING YOUNG MINDS, LLC has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 14, 2014. The most recent inspection, on November 9, 2018, found no infractions.

1 of 7 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.

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.

  • 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 October 14, 2014. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 October 14, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 14 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on February 16, 2017. 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 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 16, 2017. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 12, 2015. For example: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. License

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA ON THE 2ND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOORS ON THE SECOND FLOOR AT KITCHEN AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE STORAGE AREAS AND IN THE KITCHEN ON THE 2nd FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CLASS ROOMS AND IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CORNERS TO REMOVE DUST AND COBB WEBBS THROUGH OUT REAR AND ANY WHERE ELSE NEEDED.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ALL STORAGE AREAS,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1512222,DATE 11-24-2014! (41)EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA STORED ON WALL AREAS MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING,AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA,SERIOUS VIOLATION,7-42-090
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ALL STORAGE AREAS,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
  6. License Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST FINISH ATTACHING A METAL DRAINBOARD TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DEBRIS ON FLOORS THRU-OUT BASEMENT MOP SINK STORAGE AREA AND 2ND FL CLOSET IN WASHROOM AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM 1ST FL. MUST INSTALL. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM AND HOLES IN THE BRICK WALLS IN DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM AND HOLES IN THE BRICK WALLS IN DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE STOVE NOT CLEAN, DUSTY, MUST CLEAN, AND PROVIDE A HOOD THAT EXTENDS OVER THE TOP OF THE COOKING STOVE. NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OWNER HAS PLACED A PORTABLE HANDSINK IN THE CLASSROOM ON FIRST FLOOR, MUST EITHER INSTALL IT PROPERLY OR GET APPROVAL FROM PLUMBING DEPT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA STORED ON WALL AREAS MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING,AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
  7. License

    8 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • NO REFGERATION ON PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE COOLERS,FREEZERS TO MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW,FREEZER 0F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • EVIDENCE OF 31 RODENT MICE DROPPING IN STORAGE CLOSET REAR ROOM ON 2ND FL.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.ALSO FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM SIDE OF DOOR APPROX 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • FOUND ONLY HOT WATER IN BOYS WASHROOM HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE TEMPERED WATER OR HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DEBRIS ON FLOORS THRU-OUT BASEMENT MOP SINK STORAGE AREA AND 2ND FL CLOSET IN WASHROOM AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM 1ST FL.MUST INSTALL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OPENINGS ALONG CEILING TILES AND PIPES IN CHILDERN WASHROOMS AND PREP KITCHEN.MUST SEAL.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 1 MISSING STOPPER FOR 3-COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE.VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE STOVE NOT CLEAN,DUSTY.MUST CLEAN.NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.MUST INSTALL.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA STORED ON WALL AREAS MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING,AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

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