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INSTITUTE OF POSITIVE EDUCATION

7823 S ELLIS AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Daycare (2 - 6 Years)

Inspection summary

INSTITUTE OF POSITIVE EDUCATION has been inspected 3 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 9, 2010. The most recent inspection, on September 12, 2012, recorded 7 infractions.

None of the 3 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests.

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.

  • 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 September 5, 2012. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 12 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 12, 2012. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 12, 2012. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on September 12, 2012. For example: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

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.

3 inspections

  1. License Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 9-5-12 ON REPORT# 1255033 NOT CORRECTED: -18-PRESENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS WERE MINIMIZED, SOME STILL NOTED IN SAME AREAS WHICH WERE REMOVED AND AREAS WERE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. EXIT DOORS WERE ALSO REPAIRED DURING INVESTIGATION. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-42-090 FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATION.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN, AND ALL RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE RUST FROM UPPER WALL OF CENTER COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR CABINETS UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN CLASSROOM, AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN KITCHEN AREA, DINING ROOM AREA, CLASSROOMS, & BOILER ROOM, ALONG ALL 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
      • SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN CEILING AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. PAINT RAW WOOD DOOR(S). SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE IN CLASSROOMS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK REPAIRED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • : ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN AREA OUTSIDE OF DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM, ALL AREAS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, SERVICING AND INSPECTION.
  2. 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
      • 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN BOTH STORAGE CLOSETS IN CLASSROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND(SERVICE BY PEST CONTROL 8/28/12). MUST RODENT-PROOF REAR EXIT DOORS BY KITCHEN AREA, 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED AT CENTER. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN, AND ALL RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE RUST FROM UPPER WALL OF CENTER COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR CABINETS UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN CLASSROOM, AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN KITCHEN AREA, DINING ROOM AREA, CLASSROOMS, & BOILER ROOM, ALONG ALL 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
      • SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN CEILING AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. PAINT RAW WOOD DOOR(S). SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE IN CLASSROOMS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT MOP SINK ON SECOND FLOOR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN AREA OUTSIDE OF DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM, ALL AREAS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, SERVICING AND INSPECTION.
  3. License

    3 infractions

    • 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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN KITCHEN (SPILLS) AND DINING AREA BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
    • 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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOM. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN CLASSROOMS. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER IN DINING AREA. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. REPAIR WALL UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN.
    • 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. REPAIR LEFT SINK IN SOUTH WASHROOM (LOW WATER PRESSURE).

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