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GREATER BETHEL ACADEMY

2122 W 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Daycare Combo 1586

Inspection summary

GREATER BETHEL ACADEMY has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 8, 2011. The most recent inspection, on January 15, 2013, recorded 3 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: Food temperature control, Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 25, 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 once on May 23, 2012. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

  • 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 May 23, 2012. 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 10 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 15, 2013. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 15, 2013. 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.

5 inspections

  1. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: KITCHEN FLOOR OF GREASE BUILD-UP, ALONG WALL OF REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER/FREEZER, IN CLASSROOMS AT CORNERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • VENT COVER AT CEILING IN KITCHEN MISSING. MUST REPLACE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED BASEMENT AND INFANT STORAGE CLOSET ROOM TOO CLUTTERED.POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
  2. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATOR IN NURSERY.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM INSIDE NURSERY.
  3. License

    9 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • NO HOT, WARM, OR TEPID RUNNING WATER AT WASHBOWLS IN THE WASHROOMS FOR CHILDREN OR EMPLOYEES-MUST REPAIR HOT WATER TANK. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-030
    • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
      • APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON SHELVES INSIDE CABINETS AND SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASES ON FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA, AND ALONG WALL BASES OF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE LOCATED. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND, OBTAIN A NEW PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK(BOOK ON PREMISES HAS RECEIPTS WHERE THE DATES OF SERVICE HAVE BEEN CHANGED, NO SERVICE RECORD FOR THE LAST 12 MONTHS). 1/4 INCH GAPS NOTED UNDERNEATH MAIN ENTRY DOORS, MUST MAKE SURE ALL DOORS ARE TIGHT-FITTING UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL-7-38-020
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL CABINETS & ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES IN KITCHEN, CUBBIES & SHELVES INSIDE CLASSROOMS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE IN AFTER SCHOOL CLASSROOM AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • COMMERCIAL DEEP FRYER AND COOKING STOVE FOUND IN KITCHEN WITHOUT SUFFICIENT VENTILATION AND LUNCH WAS BEING PREPARED AT TIME OF THIS INVESTIGATION. VENTILATION MUST EITHER BE PROPERLY INSTALLED OR MEALS MUST BE CATERED IN AS PREVIOUSLY LICENSED.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATOR IN NURSERY.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM INSIDE NURSERY.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. License

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND COVER IT IN PLASTIC LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE REFRIGERATION IS LOCATED. CLEAN ALL USED EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA STORED ON SHELVES, AND ALL UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS INCLUDING BASEMENT. ALL ITEMS IN STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OF FLOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN DOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS WHERE NEEDED. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS & WALL COVE THROUGHOUT KITCHEN & CLASSROOM AREAS. SEAL HOLES & OPENINGS IN WALL & CEILING IN LARGE CLASSROOM. CLEAN METAL STACK THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED BY DEPT. OF VENTILATION(NEED CANOPY THAT WOULD EXTEND OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THAT IS DISCONNECTED AND STORED IN REAR STORE ROOM)
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT INSIDE RE4ACH-IN FREEZER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELIMINATE CLUUTERED AREAS IN BASEMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS.

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