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FLORENCE FOSTER INFANT TODDLER

555 W 115TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628 · Daycare (Under 2 Years)

Inspection summary

FLORENCE FOSTER INFANT TODDLER has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 13, 2010. The most recent inspection, on July 5, 2012, recorded 4 infractions.

1 of 6 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 source, labelling and allergens, Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on August 3, 2011. For example: SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

  • 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 August 3, 2011. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 August 3, 2011. For example: HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

  • 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 13 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 5, 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 11 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 5, 2012. 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.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN CLASSROOMS AND UTILITY ROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN UTILITY ROOM, UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOMS AND ALONG UPPER WALL IN STAFF WASHROOM. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN ALONG WEST WALL.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM.
  2. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #525354 ON 9-13-11. 35 OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING IN THE UTILITY ROOM AROUND PIPING. SEAL OPENING AT WALL COVING IN UTILITY SINK ROOM SEAL OPENING AROUND THE WATER METER AND CEILING INSIDE STAFF RESTROOM. 37 PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR. 38 PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK. 41 ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN CLASSROOMS AND UTILITY ROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN UTILITY ROOM, UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOMS AND ALONG UPPER WALL IN STAFF WASHROOM. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN ALONG WEST WALL.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INCREASE PRESSURE ON WATER FOUNTAIN. INCREASE HOW WATER PRESSURE IN STAFF WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM UTILITY ROOM, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.
  3. License Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS; INSIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND INSIDE KID CUBBIE STORAGE.
    • 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.CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND THE MOP SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 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. OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN, WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, STAFF TOILET ROOM, AND CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING IN THE UTILITY ROOM AROUND PIPING, IN KITCHEN ABOVE THE HOOD, SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL CEILING JUNCTION ABOVE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND SEAL OPENING INSIDE CABINET OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL OPENING AT WALL COVING IN UTILITY SINK ROOM. SEAL OPENING AROUND THE WATER METER AND CEILING INSIDE STAFF RESTROOM. CLEAN WINDOWS SILLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, DUST AND DEAD FLIES.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE COLD WATER AT GIRLS WASHROOM AT ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS NEXT TO WINDOW AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN INFANT ROOM. PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR WATER LEAKS AT PIPING UNDER UTILITY SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN TODDLER ROOM, AND PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM UTILITY ROOM, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.
  4. License

    12 infractions

    • 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
      • All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption.OBSERVED TWO GALLONS OF SPOILED MILK INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. NOTICED STRONG FOUL SPOILED DAIRY ODOR EXPIRATION DATE 7-19-2011 INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FOODS FREE FROM SPOILAGE AND DIRECTOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED MILK AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATE VALUE $5.00 CRITICAL 7-38-005(B)DAYCARE NOT OPEN AND OPERATING AT THIS TIME.
    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. REFRIGERATOR AT MPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.1F, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER TO CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL AT 312-746-4240 WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS PROPER TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) DAYCARE NOT OPEN AND OPERATING AT THIS TIME.
    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.OWNER STATES THAT HOT WATER TANK IS SHUT OFF. CRITICAL 7-38-030 DAYCARE NOT OPEN AND OPERATING.
    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP FROM FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED INSIDE KITCHEN BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER TURNED ON AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,. FOUL STANDING WASTE WATER 1/4 INCH ON FLOOR INSIDE ROOM AND RUNNING INTO KITCHEN FLOOR NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO REPAIR, CLEAN DRAINS, AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL 7-38-030 DAYCARE NOT OPEN AND OPERATING.
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP AT SOME HANDWASHING SINKS AND WASHBOWLS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL 7-38-030 DAYCARE NOT OPEN AND OPERATING AT THIS TIME.
    • 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. OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS 7-38-012 DAYCARE NOT OPEN AND OPERATING.
    • 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. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS; INSIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRIDGE IN KITCHEN, INTERIOR OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND INSIDE KID CUBBIE STORAGE.
    • 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. CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND THE MOP SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 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. OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN, WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, STAFF TOILET ROOM, AND CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING IN THE UTILITY ROOM AROUND PIPING, IN KITCHEN ABOVE THE HOOD, SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL CEILING JUNCTION ABOVE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND SEAL OPENING INSIDE CABINET OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL OPENING AT WALL COVING IN UTILITY SINK ROOM. SEAL OPENING AROUND THE WATER METER AND CEILING INSIDE STAFF RESTROOM. CLEAN WINDOWS SILLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, DUST AND DEAD FLIES.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE COLD WATER AT GIRLS WASHROOM AT ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS NEXT TO WINDOW AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN INFANT ROOM. PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR WATER LEAKS AT PIPING UNDER UTILITY SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN TODDLER ROOM, AND PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM UTILITY ROOM, ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. License

    2 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT THIS TIME. WATER CUT OFF FOR PLUMBING REPAIRS. MUST PROVIDE BY NEXT INSPECTION.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST MAKE REPAIRS TO PIPING UNDER 2-COMP SINK, IN INFANT AREA.

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