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LIVING WITNESS LEARNING DAY CARE

4159 N LARAMIE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641 · Daycare (2 - 6 Years)

Inspection summary

LIVING WITNESS LEARNING DAY CARE has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 21, 2011. The most recent inspection, on February 4, 2013, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 4 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens.

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.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on February 7, 2012. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 February 4, 2013. 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 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on February 4, 2013. For example: LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • REFRIGERATOR TOP FREEZER , IN LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA , HAVE BUILT UP OF ICE. MUST DEFROST AND DETAIL CLEAN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT FIXTURE IN FIRST LUNCH ROOM, ON LOWER LEVEL, NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • VENTILATION COVERS IN LUNCH ROOM , ON LOWER LEVEL, HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST CLEAN VENTS.
  2. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in cooler, must date and label food items in cooler.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Damaged caulk in kitchen prep counter shall be replaced, exposed raw wood in kitchen prep area sink counter, inside cabinets, shall be repaired/sealed.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage cabinet shelving, drawers not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors in kitchen prep area, bsmt storage areas need deatailed cleaning(corners), floors, rugs in classrooms need cleaning(detailed).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Ceiling tiles that had peeling paint in kitchen prep area, classrooms shall be repaired/replaced, peeling paint in bathrooms shall be repaired/sealed.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Light shields in kitchen prep area need cleaning.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exhaust vent(ventilation)in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning(detailed).
  3. License

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE WEATHER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM DOOR BETWEEN BOILER ROOM AREA(CHURCH SIDE) AND DAY CARE REAR AREA; 4 VENT COVERS IN CLASSROOM BASEMENT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER IN HANDSINK IN PREP AREA
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CABINETS IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 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. DAMAGED BASEWALL AT THE ENTRANCE CLASSROOM IN BASEMENT MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN CLASSROOM BASEMENT MUST BE REPLACED; MUST PROVIDE END CAPS IN 1ST FLOOR CLASSROOM
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 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 PROVIDE WEATHER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM DOOR BETWEEN BOILER ROOM AREA(CHURCH SIDE) AND DAY CARE REAR AREA; 4 VENT COVERS IN CLASSROOM BASEMENT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER IN HANDSINK IN PREP AREA
    • 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. CABINETS IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 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. FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN CLASSROOM BASEMENT MUST BE REPLACED; MUST PROVIDE END CAPS IN 1ST FLOOR CLASSROOM

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