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LUV N CARE

5776-5778 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659 · Daycare (2 - 6 Years)

Inspection summary

LUV N CARE has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 17, 2010. The most recent inspection, on December 9, 2016, found no infractions.

3 of 8 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: Food temperature control.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 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 December 28, 2010. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 16 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on February 23, 2015. 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 23, 2015. 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 January 12, 2012. 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.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. License

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Prep table lower shelving had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning, kitchen storage shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors in kitchen area not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors in furnace room, and by hot water closet not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Wall by 3 compartment sink had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, wall by prep table not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
  4. License

    7 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • SWEEP FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE AREA,(DEBRIS),ALSO PROVIDE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT SAME AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT THROUGHOUT ON CEILING AND WALLS AT YEAR OLD CLASS ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. NEED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALL BY THE VENT COVERS AT 4AND 5 YEAR OLD CLASS ROOM,WEST AREA. REMOVE PEELING PAINT INSIDE THE CHILDREN'S WASHROOM,WEST WALL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWL INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM,REPAIR SAID WALL, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH.CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NEED TO REMOVE DIRTY GRAY TAPE BETWEEN WASH BOWL AND WALL,REPAIR AREA,SAME AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE LIGHTING AT LIGHT CLASS ROOM OF 4/5 YEAR OLD CLASS ROOM,ABOVE THE MATT,ALSO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT SAME AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE WASHBOWL INSIDE THE 2 YEAR OLD CLASS ROOM, ALSO THE SAID SINK SLOWLY DRAINING.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED IN THE KITCHEN A CONVENTION OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Remains to be corrected.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Remains to be corrected.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Remains to be corrected.
  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 361445 DATED 12/28/10. #34-FLOOR IN FURNACE AND ALONG THE WALLBASE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. #38- THREE COMPARTMENT AND HAND SINK ATTACHED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELD BETWEEN SINKS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-42-090
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CAULKING ALONG THE WALLS OF THE THREE EXPOSED HAND SINK OF THE 2 YEAR OLD CLASSROOM WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN THE PREP AREA.DAMAGED INTERIOR TOP OF THE MICROWAVE. MUST REPLACE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DAMAGED WALLS/PEELING PAINT BEHIND THE MOP SINK AND MICROWAVE, MUST REPAIR/SCRAPE PEEELING PAINT. PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE 4 AND 5 YEAR OLD CLASSROOM, MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT. WALL AND CEILING VENT IN THE TEACHERS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.GAP BETWEEN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN. MUST SEAL THE GAP. CEILING VENT IN 2 YEAR OLD CLASSROOM WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST CELAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER IN THE EXIT DOOR AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AND CLEAN THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PALLET OR SHELVINGS FOR THE CONTAINERS WITH CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES IN 2 YEAR OLD CLASROOM STORED ONTHE FLOOR UNDER THE TABLES.
  7. License

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor in furnace room and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Front door is worn at bottom. Instructed to seal or replace treshold to prevent daylight.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Three compartment and hand sink attached in prep area. Instructed to install shield between sinks.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Thermometer not provided in cooler. instructed to have thermometer visible inside coolers.
  8. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

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