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IT TAKES A VILLAGE

4020 W DIVISION ST, CHICAGO, IL 60651 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

IT TAKES A VILLAGE has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 25, 2010. The most recent inspection, on October 24, 2013, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 6 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.

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.

  • 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 October 17, 2013. 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 13 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on October 24, 2013. 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 October 24, 2013. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • 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 October 17, 2013. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 8, 2013. For example: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) 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.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA ALSO CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR OF PREMISES AND INSIDE ALL CLASSROOMS,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED BETWEEN 50 TO 55 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE TEACHERS BREAK AREA AT HALLWAY ON FLOOR,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA,RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT THE PEST CONTRO OPERATOR FOR SERVICES,ALSO REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR KITCHEN AREA,NOT RODENT PROOF,OBSERVED A 1/44 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020,CITATION ISSUED
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONLY HAS A COPY OF HER SANITATION CERTIFICATE,MUST PROVIDE A ORIGINAL COPY OF SANITATION CERTIFICATE
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA ALSO CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR OF PREMISES AND INSIDE ALL CLASSROOMS,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
  3. Consultation

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED PEELING SHELVING IN HANGING CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE SHELVING IN CABINETS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL BEHIND/SIDE OF RANGE IN KITCHEN NEEDS TO BE CLEANED.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS #32 NOTED PEELING PAINT/CAULKING AROUND HANDSINKS AT KIDS WASHROOMS(REMOVE AND RECAULK)#37 INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR (LEFT SIDE) REAR AREA.#38 REPAIR BROKEN RESTROOM VENTILATION IN CHILDREN'S WASHROOM LEFT ROOM. #40REMOVE AND REORGANIZE CLUTTER. INTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CORRECT ALL OF THE ABOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION#7-42-090
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED PEELING SHELVING IN HANGING CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE SHELVING IN CABINETS
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL BEHIND/SIDE OF RANGE IN KITCHEN NEEDS TO BE CLEANED.
  5. License

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED PEELING PAINT/CAULKING AROUND HAND SINKS AT KID'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RE CAULK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA (BY KITCHEN).
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR (LEFT SIDE) IN REAR AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE KID'S WASHROOM (LEFT ROOM).------- MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE (MIDDLE HAND SINK) IN KID'S WASHROOM (RIGHT ROOM).
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE THE SAID ROOM.
  6. Canvass

    4 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. MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR
    • 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. MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET IN ONE OF THE KIDS ROOM, BY KITCHEN
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER THROUGH PREMISES, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS
    • 44. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
      • The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. MUST RESTRICT UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL COMING IN AND OUT OF KITCHEN AREA

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