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HAPPY CHILD DAY CARE CENTER, A MONTESSORI SCHOOL L

7750 W DEVON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60631 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

HAPPY CHILD DAY CARE CENTER, A MONTESSORI SCHOOL L has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 5, 2013. The most recent inspection, on October 5, 2016, found no infractions.

2 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 temperature control, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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 26, 2015. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 19, 2015. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 once on March 5, 2013. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • 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 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 26, 2015. 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 26, 2015. 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

    0 infractions

  2. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • COUNTER IN KITCHEN, SINKS AND MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING NOT MAINTAINED INSIDE JANITORS CCLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE. LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
  3. License

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY FOUND ON PREMISES. FOUND MICE DROPPING APPROXIMATELY 10 ON KITCHEN COUNTER ON DISH RACK, BEHIND MICROWAVE AND CAMBRO CONTAINERS AND IN FURNACE ROOM ON FLOOR IN FAR NORTH CORNER APPROXIMATELY 20. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ACTIVITY AND HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION. 7-38-020
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • COUNTER IN KITCHEN, SINKS AND MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING NOT MAINTAINED INSIDE JANITORS CCLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE. LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSIPCUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
  4. License

    0 infractions

  5. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR BY REAR RIGHT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL CLOSETS/UTILITY ROOMS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND SEAL HOLE AT CEILING IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM.... ALSO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS.
  6. License

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • PREMISES HAS NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AS REQIURED.....ALSO NOTED OVER 25 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE CABINETS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE JANITORS CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO OBTAIN A LOG BOOK AND TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SURFACES.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY FROM AROUND THE DRAIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 27. TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
      • MUST PROVIDE SOAP, TOILET TISSUE AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL BATHROOMS AND EXPOSED HANDWASH SINKS.....ALSO EMPLOYEE TOILET DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR BY REAR RIGHT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL CLOSETS/UTILITY ROOMS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND SEAL HOLE AT CEILING IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM.... ALSO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE HEAVY CLUTTER INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM, AT THE JANITORS CLOSET AND INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS.
    • 70. NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
      • MUST PROVIDE 'NO SMOKING' SIGNS AT ALL ENTRANCES AND AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED.

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