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GRANNYS DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER INC

11640 S WENTWORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60628 · Daycare Combo 1586

Inspection summary

GRANNYS DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER INC has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 26, 2010. The most recent inspection, on May 1, 2013, found no infractions.

3 of 9 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, Pests 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 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 8 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 5, 2012. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 3, 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 June 22, 2012. 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 19 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on July 5, 2012. For example: CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

  • 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 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 5, 2012. For example: LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • INVERT ALL CLEAN CONTAINERS, BOWLS, ETC TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STOVE, OVEN, PREP TABLES, CABINETS, LEDGES, BASEBOARDS, SHELVES, CRIBS, IN KITCHEN AND CLASSROOM AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN. REPAIR WALLS UNDER SINKS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE LIGHT IN STAFF WASHROOM.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATOR AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1154410 ON 6-22-12. 18-OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND TOY SHELVES, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON EQUIPMENT IN SOUTHEAST CORNER IN REAR TODDLER ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOY SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR TODDLER ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION MOVED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • INVERT ALL CLEAN CONTAINERS, BOWLS, ETC TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STOVE, OVEN, PREP TABLES, CABINETS, LEDGES, BASEBOARDS, SHELVES, CRIBS, IN KITCHEN AND CLASSROOM AREAS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN, CLASSROOM AND STORAGE AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN. REPAIR WALLS UNDER SINKS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE LIGHT IN STAFF WASHROOM.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATOR AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN CLASSROOM AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
  4. Canvass

    11 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR 48.6F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. REFRIGERATOR MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. REFRIGERATOR IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF EGGS 56.3F STORED IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS IN CLASSROOM AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SINKS IN KITCHEN, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CUBBIES IN INFANT ROOM, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOY SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR TODDLER ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • INVERT ALL CLEAN CONTAINERS, BOWLS, ETC TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF STOVE, OVEN, PREP TABLES, CABINETS, LEDGES, BASEBOARDS, SHELVES, CRIBS, IN KITCHEN AND CLASSROOM AREAS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN, CLASSROOM AND STORAGE AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN. REPAIR WALLS UNDER SINKS IN KITCHEN. CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE LIGHT IN STAFF WASHROOM.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATOR AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN CLASSROOM AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • CLEAN ALL DUSTY AIR VENTS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES. MAINTAIN AND PROVIDE HOT WATER AT HANDSINK IN TODDLER ROOM. PROPERLY PLUM WATER SOURCE STEMMING FROM KITCHEN WINDOW LEADING TO REAR PLAY AREA. MUST PROPERLY SEAL OPENING IN KITCHEN WINDOW AROUND WATER SOURCE PIPE.
  6. License Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED STAFF IMPROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS DURING INSPECTION AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS USING THE COMMERCIAL DISHWASHER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED ON 9-1-2011.
    • 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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS(25 DROPPINGS) NEXT TO 3 HANDWASHING SINKS AT WALL BASE BEHIND RUBBERBALL HOLDING BASKET. ALSO OBESERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE INSIDE MAIN FURNACE ROOM,ALONG WALL BASE IN KITCHEN, FOOD STORAGE ROOM, AND WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED ON 9-1-2011.
    • 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.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER SHELVES AND DIRTY WINDOW SILLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 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.REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE AT STAFF TOILET ENTRANCE, AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE AT DRY STORAGE AREA ROOM.
    • 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.REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE AT STAFF TOILET ENTRANCE, AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE AT DRY STORAGE AREA ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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.CLEAN ALL DUSTY AIR VENTS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES. MAINTAIN AND PROVIDE HOT WATER AT HANDSINK IN TODDLER ROOM. PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK. PROPERLY PLUM WATER SOURCE STEMMING FROM KITCHEN WINDOW LEADING TO REAR PLAY AREA. MUST PROPERLY SEAL OPENING IN KITCHEN WINDOW AROUND WATER SOURCE PIPE.
  7. License

    9 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. OBSERVED THE ONLY REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 44F AND 50.1F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. 7 GALLONS OF MILK (56 POUNDS), 2 LBS OF CREAM CHEESE, 3.5 LBS OF TURKEY FRANKS AND 1 LB OF COOL WHIP FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 44F AND 50.1F INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DENATURE AND DISPOSE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THIS TIME. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO OBTAIN ALTERNATIVE FOOD SOURCE AT THIS TIME, APPROXIMATE VALUE $30. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 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. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS(25 DROPPINGS) NEXT TO 3 HANDWASHING SINKS AT WALL BASE BEHIND RUBBERBALL HOLDING BASKET. ALSO OBESERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE INSIDE MAIN FURNACE ROOM,ALONG WALL BASE IN KITCHEN, FOOD STORAGE ROOM, AND WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER LIDS WITH TWO OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020.
    • 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. FOUND RUSTY PREP TABLE AND CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RUST OR REPLACE.
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FREEZER SHELVES AND DIRTY WINDOW SILLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 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. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE AT STAFF TOILET ENTRANCE, AND CRACKED FLOOR TILE AT DRY STORAGE AREA ROOM.
    • 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. CLEAN DUSTY FAN AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN, SEAL OPENINGS UNDER 3 HANDWASHING SINKS IN MAIN CLASSROOOM, SEAL OPENIGS AROUND PIPING AT VENT/FURNACE ROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AT KIDS TOILET ROOM NEXT TO TODDLER ROOM. SEAL WALL UNDER FIRE EXTINGUISHER AT FRONT ROOM AND OPENING NEXT TO BOOKSHELF/CASE.
    • 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. CLEAN ALL DUSTY AIR VENTS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES. MAINTAIN AND PROVIDE HOT WATER AT HANDSINK IN TODDLER ROOM. PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK.
  8. License

    0 infractions

  9. License

    0 infractions

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