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HOME OF LIFE COMM. DEV DAYCARE

4647 W WASHINGTON BLVD, CHICAGO, IL 60644 · Daycare (2 - 6 Years)

Inspection summary

HOME OF LIFE COMM. DEV DAYCARE has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 22, 2013. The most recent inspection, on November 6, 2018, recorded 7 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • 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 November 6, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 November 6, 2018. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 9 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 6, 2018. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

  • 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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 6, 2018. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on November 6, 2018. For example: MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD PANEL FLOORING, IN KITCHEN PANTRY STORAGE ROOM. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN PANTRY AND NEAR THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE IT CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES/.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED CRACKED AND CHIPPED PAINT, ALONG THE FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTIONS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.
  2. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON FRIGIDAIRE REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED NEWS PAPER USED AS LINER IN ALL KITCHEN CABINETRY AND DRAWERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND TO ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED RUST BUILDUP ON COMMERCIAL CAN OPENER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REMOVE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED UNUSED TRUE REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN PANTRY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND OR REPAIR. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON EXTERIOR RIM SURFACE OF SIGNATURE FREEZER UNIT IN KITCHEN PANTRY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND OR REMOVE. MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ALONG FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTION UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN. OBSERVED RAW UNFINISHED WOOD PANEL FLOORING, IN KITCHEN PANTRY STORAGE ROOM. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. OBSERVED CRACKED AND CHIPPED FLOOR SEALANT THROUGHOUT FLOOR IN BACK CLASSROOM. INFORMED THE MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED SMALL GAP AT INNER DOUBLE DOOR, AT FRONT ENTRANCE. OUTER DOOR IS RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MANAGER TO REPAIR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED LARGE CRACK AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED CRACKED AND CHIPPED PAINT, ALONG THE FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTION, IN SAID AREA. IN ADDITION SEVERAL LARGE HOLES ALONG WEST WALL, IN SAME ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED CLOGGED UTILITY SINK, IN UTILITY CLOSET IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTERED AND UNUSED CLASSROOM EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA, IN AFTER SCHOOL CLASS ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED MULTIPLE BOXES STORED IN CLOSET BETWEEN OFFICE AND STUDENT RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. License

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND THE FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE STOVE; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS. OBSERVED LOOSE WALL COVING ALONG THE WALLBASES IN THE STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS; REATTACH WHERE NEEDED TO SEAL OPENINGS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE WALL. SEAL THE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM. SEAL THE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE RECEPTOR IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK.
  5. License

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND DEEP FREEZER AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING AT BASE OF WALL IN STORAGE ROOMS WHERE NEEDED. ONE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN ABOVE THREE COMP SINK NEEDS REPLACING.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS.

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