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LITTLE VINES CHILDCARE CENTER

9600 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60628 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

LITTLE VINES CHILDCARE CENTER has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 14, 2014. The most recent inspection, on June 2, 2021, found no infractions.

1 of 11 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, Pests and Food temperature control.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 11, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 8, 2017. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 on April 4, 2019. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, disinfectants and pesticides must be labelled and stored safely, away from food and from surfaces people touch. Inspectors flag chemicals that could contaminate food or harm people, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded once on June 15, 2016. For example: DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

  • 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 23 times across 10 separate inspections, most recently on April 11, 2019. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & 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.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS LISTED IN POLICY. MUST INCLUDE DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND DISPOSABLE GLOVES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED FAUCET TOO SHORT AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO REACH RIGHT COMPARTMENT WHEN COLD WATER FAUCET WATER IS TURN ON.( HANDLE BLOCKS THE FAUCET) FROM REACHING THE SINK. MUST REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE FAUCET
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TEACERS WASHROOM AND IN CHILDRENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • INSTRUCTED THAT WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE IN TEACHERS WASHROOM
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN JANITOR CLOSET. MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN
  3. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS LISTED IN POLICY. MUST INCLUDE DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND DISPOSABLE GLOVES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED TCS FOOD (MILK) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 48F INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR. ALSO ALMOND MILK AT 46.3F INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC APPROX 4-LBS COST APPROX $ 6.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING,( TCS) FOOD TEMPERTURES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED FAUCET TOO SHORT AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO REACH RIGHT COMPARTMENT WHEN COLD WATER FAUCET WATER IS TURN ON.( HANDLE BLOCKS THE FAUCET) FROM REACHING THE SINK. MUST REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE FAUCET
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TEACERS WASHROOM AND IN CHILDRENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • INSTRUCTED THAT WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE IN TEACHERS WASHROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN JANITOR CLOSET. MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
  4. License

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL NEAR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN FURNACE ROOM. REPAIR/REPLACE WEST WALL INSIDE WEST STALL IN CHILDREN WASHROOM(MOLD/MILDEW.)
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELEVATE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT OFF FLOOR IN KITCHEN. SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT FROM FOOD ITEMS ON SHELVING UNIT IN HALLWAY. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR UTILITY ROOM.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN CABINETS IN KITCHEN AND GUARD ON WATER FOUNTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD AND CEILING VENT IN KITCHEN. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN REAR UTILITY/HOT WATER HEATER ROOM.
  6. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 10-15 FLYING INSECTS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER IN REAR UTILITY/STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT UPDATED. NO RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE/RECEIPT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. LAST SERVICE DATED 5-3-16. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CURRENT PEST CONTROL. PREMISES MUST BE SERVICED AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN CABINETS IN KITCHEN AND GUARD ON WATER FOUNTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN, WASHROOM, AND UTILITY AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD AND CEILING VENT IN KITCHEN. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN REAR UTILITY/HOT WATER HEATER ROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
  7. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR UTILITY ROOM. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD(DUST BUILDUP). REPAIR/PAINT WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR UTILITY ROOM(MOLD, WATER DAMAGE).
  8. License

    4 infractions

    • 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
      • NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1575457 ON 9-11-15:38-INSTRUCTED TO ATTACH A METAL DRAINBOARD TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER DRYING OF THE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR UTILITY ROOM. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD(DUST BUILDUP). REPAIR/PAINT WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR UTILITY ROOM(MOLD, WATER DAMAGE).
  9. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO ATTACH A METAL DRAINBOARD TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER DRYING OF THE UTENSILS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE MOPSINK AND MAINTAIN.
  10. License Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN STORAGE ROOM AREA
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS,HAS SOME GREASE BUILD-UP
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST PROVIDE SPRINGS ON WASHROOM DOORS FOR SELF CLOSING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST PROVIDE
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • THE FRONT AND REAR STORAGE HAS SOME CLUTTER,MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
  11. License

    9 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDSINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA,AND AT THE HANDSINKS IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM AND TODDLER CLASSROOM,MUST PROVIDE CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • THE FRONT OUTER DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF, HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH THE REQUIRED DOUCEMENTS(PEST CONTOL LICENSE,TECHNICIAN LICENSE, MAP LOCATOR, AND MATERIALS USED DATA) ALSO OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPLING ON FLOOR BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • NO METAL CONTAINER WITH LID FOR DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE,MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE,MUST PROVIDE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN STORAGE ROOM AREA
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS,HAS SOME GREASE BUILD-UP
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST PROVIDE SPRINGS ON WASHROOM DOORS FOR SELF CLOSING
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST PROVIDE
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • THE FRONT AND REAR STORAGE HAS SOME CLUTTER,MUST REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

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