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LITTLE HANDS LEARNING CENTER

2368 E 69TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60649 · Daycare (2 - 6 Years)

Inspection summary

LITTLE HANDS LEARNING CENTER has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 2, 2010. The most recent inspection, on September 17, 2015, 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food temperature control and Pests.

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 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 2 times on November 2, 2010. For example: HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

  • 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 once on November 2, 2010. For example: SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

  • 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 November 2, 2010. 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 11 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on December 13, 2012. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • 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 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 19, 2011. 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. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS IN BASEBOARDS ALONG WEST WALL IN FIRST CLASSROOM. SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN REAR UTILITY CLOSET. REPAIR AND PAINT CEILING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
  3. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT ON 5-19-11. 34/OBSERVED TILES MISSING IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/SEAL. ALSO IN REAR STORAGE SOME TILES MISSING NEED TO REPLACE. CITATION ISSUED TO 1585 LICENSE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS IN BASEBOARDS ALONG WEST WALL IN FIRST CLASSROOM. SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN REAR UTILITY CLOSET.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
  4. License

    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.OBSERVED TILES MISSING IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/SEAL. ALSO IN REAR STORAGE SOME TILES MISSING NEED TO REPLACE.
    • 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.OBSERVED CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS CLASSROOMS, HALLWAY TO SIDE EXIT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO REPAIR KITCHEN WALL BEHIND 3 COMP. .
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING AND REPLACE HALLWAY LIGHTS THAT ARE OUT BY SIDE EXIT DOOR.
    • 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. OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED .
  5. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. License

    12 infractions

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, FOOD HANDLER SERVING/HANDLING FOOD, CLEANING UP AND PUTTING AWAY LEFT OVERS AND NOT WASHING HANDS-NOT ABLE TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS DUE TO NO HOT WATER ON THE PREMISES (SEE VIOLATION #9). INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING, BEFORE AND AFTER WEARING GLOVES, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A) CITATION #64212-17 *48 HOUR NOTICE*
    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND KITCHEN EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AND NOT ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DUE TO NO HOT WATER (SEE VIOLATION #9). OBSERVED UTENSILS ON THE DRAIN RACK AND PANS IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR ADEQUATE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING ONCE HOT WATER IS RESTORED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 *48 HOUR NOTICE*
    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. FOUND NO HOT WATER PER CITY CODE AT ANY OF THE SINKS ON THE PREMISES, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (76.1F), EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK (76.4F), CHILDREN'S WASH BOWL (73.0F AND STAFF'S WASH BOWL (62.0F). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION #64213-18 ISSUED *48 HOUR NOTICE GIVEN*
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NO PEST CONTROL LOG AVAILABLE OR PROOF THAT PREMISES IS SERVICED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAKE FRONT DOOR TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 *48 HOUR NOTICE GIVEN*
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. MILK, CHICKEN AND RICE, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION #64214-10 ISSUED *48 HOUR NOTICE*
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RECAULK AROUND WASHBOWLS IN FRONT CHILDREN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE CRACKED TOILET ON FAR RIGHT IN FRONT CHILDREN'S TOILET ROOM.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF STOVE IN KITCHEN AREA.
    • 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 PROVIDE FLOOR TILE OR MAKE FLOORS IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
    • 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. MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN OFFICE AREAS, STORAGE AND CLASSROOMS. MUST CLEAN ALL VENTS, REMOVE MOLD AND WATER DAMAGE FROM WALLBASES IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSETS AND SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES/CONDUITS IN CEILING. MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE FAN IN TOILET ROOM IN MIDDLE CHILDREN'S TOILET ROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER TO LEFT WASH BOWL IN CHILDREN'S FRONT TOILET ROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND REMOVE ANY UNUSED ITEMS FROM REAR CLASS ROOM.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

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