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GZN INFANT SUITE

521 E 71ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

GZN INFANT SUITE has been inspected 15 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 5, 2017. The most recent inspection, on June 28, 2024, found no infractions.

2 of 15 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, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

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 your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • 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 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on July 10, 2023. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 26, 2019. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 20, 2018. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 20, 2018. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, disinfectants and pesticides must be labelled and stored safely, away from food and from surfaces people touch. Inspectors flag chemicals that could contaminate food or harm people, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on December 5, 2017. For example: DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

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.

15 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED THE FRONT CLOSET WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN CLOSET.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FROM THE LIGHT ABOVE THE INFANT CRIBS IN THE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
  3. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.112 OBSERVED SPIDER WEBS WITH DEAD BUGS ON THE WALL NEAR THE STOVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE SPIDER WEBS AND BUGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE SAID WALL.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • 4-904.11 OBSERVED POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED ON THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID KITCHENWARE AND MAINTAIN
  5. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.112 OBSERVED SPIDER WEBS WITH DEAD BUGS ON THE WALL NEAR THE STOVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE SPIDER WEBS AND BUGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE SAID WALL.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • 4-904.11 OBSERVED POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED ON THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID KITCHENWARE AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Non-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 6-501.112 OBSERVED SPIDER WEBS WITH DEAD BUGS ON THE WALL NEAR THE STOVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE SPIDER WEBS AND BUGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE SAID WALL.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • 4-904.11 OBSERVED POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED ON THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID KITCHENWARE AND MAINTAIN.
  7. License

    3 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED SPIDER WEBS WITH DEAD BUGS ON THE WALL NEAR THE STOVE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE SPIDER WEBS AND BUGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE SAID WALL.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED ON THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID KITCHENWARE AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
  9. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COUNTER IN KITCHEN. PARTS OF THE WOODS SURFACES ARE PAINTED/SEALED. INSTRUCTED ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BUBBLED CAULKING AROUND PIPE OPENING WHERE WALL AND PIPES MEET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RESURFACE CAULKING TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALL
  10. License

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. LOG BOOK PRESENTED REFLECTED PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS DATED 10/14/19, 11/14/19 AND 1/14/20. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COUNTER IN KITCHEN. PARTS OF THE WOODS SURFACES ARE PAINTED/SEALED. INSTRUCTED ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN FURNACE ROOM AND UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BUBBLED CAULKING AROUND PIPE OPENING WHERE WALL AND PIPES MEET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR RESURFACE CAULKING TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALL.
  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  12. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-101.19 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COUNTER IN KITCHEN. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
  13. License Re-Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM MANAGEMENT OF ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-302.12(B) OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-101.19 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COUNTER IN KITCHEN. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • 4-301.13 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY AIR DRY FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-202.14 OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12 FLOORS AND CEMENT BLOCKS NEED CLEANING IN FURNACE ROOM AND UTILITY ROOM.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 4-204.11 OBSERVED STOVE NOT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE STOVE DIRECTLY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
  14. License

    8 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM MANAGEMENT OF ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COUNTER IN KITCHEN. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY AIR DRY FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FLOORS AND CEMENT BLOCKS NEED CLEANING IN FURNACE ROOM AND UTILITY ROOM.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED STOVE NOT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOVE STOVE DIRECTLY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
  15. License

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND NO LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; MUST OBTAIN A LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED TO COOK AND SERVE FOOD; MUST PROVIDE A VALID CERTIFICATE AND/OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR THE SANITATION CLASS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
      • MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO DRAIN BOARD ATTACHMENT TO THE THREE COMP SINK FOR THE DRYING OF DISHES AND UTENSILS; MUST INSTALL A DRAIN BOARD ATTACHMENT TO THE THREE COMP SINK.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND AN IMPROPER VENT SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING STOVE IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VENT SYSTEM THAT VENTS TO THE OUTSIDE. FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK. FOUND SLOW DRAINING AT ONE HAND SINK IN THE INFANT AREA AND ONE SINK WITH LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE; MUST REPAIR SINK SO IT DRAINS PROPERLY AND INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT THE OTHER SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • FOUND NO THERMOMETERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING HOT TEMPERATURES OF FOOD AND A THERMOMETER FOR THE REFRIGERATION UNIT.

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