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MARY'S ABC ACADEMY CHILD DAY CARE CENTER

5081 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60630 · Children's Services Facility

15 inspections

  1. License

    0 infractions

  2. License

    1 infraction

    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED ON SHELVING UNITS.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOUND CLUTTER STORED AT SHELVING INSIDE KITCHEN(PERSONAL ITEMS).MUST REMOVE.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. License

    1 infraction

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
  6. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED STAINS ON HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK .INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • FOUND SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SHOWED MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BUTTERFLY CLASS ROOM HALL WAY ABOVE EXIT SIGN SHOWED MANAGER.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH THE STAIRCASE IN REAR GYMNASIUM AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE ALSO, ELEVATE STOCK DIAPERS/WIPIE SUPPLIES OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN REAR STAFF WASH ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
  8. License Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON SITE BUT NOT PROPERLY SIGNED BY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION BUT NO COMPLETE CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION (MISSING MOP HEAD AND SANITIZING SOLUTION). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REPAIR BROKEN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS IN FACILITY
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN
  9. License

    9 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY ON SITE BUT NOT PROPERLY SIGNED BY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION BUT NO COMPLETE CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION (MISSING MOP HEAD AND SANITIZING SOLUTION). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED THAT PEST CONTROL BOOK ON SITE DURING INSPECTION BUT MISSING REQUIRED INFORMATION. RECORD SHOWS ONLY ONE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY IN LAST 12 MONTHS MISSING COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020 (C) CITATION ISSUED
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REPAIR BROKEN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS IN FACILITY
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN SPIDER WEBS ON TOP CORNERS OF EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOORS
  10. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED PREMISES HAD ONLY ONE PEST CONTROL SERVICE DONE IN 2016 AND 2017. NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE DONE IN 2018 YET. OBSERVED LESS THAN 3 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND ACCUMULATED DEAD INSECTS AT THE BOTTOM OF WINDOWS LOCATED AT THE CLASSROOM CALLED "JUNGLE ROOM." INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND REMOVE, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2050126 ON 05/10/2017; #41 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NOT IN USE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT THE BUTTERFLY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN CLEAN AND GOOD REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM SITE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER AND DISORGANIZED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR AND INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE (SEPARATE TEACHER'S FOOD AND KIDS FOOD) AND CLEAN, MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER BOTTLES FOR COOKING STORED ON FLOOR BY THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR AND PROPERLY STORE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED WATER LEAKING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED AT BUTTERFLY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, FOOD ITEMS AND ALL NON-FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR AND NOT ORGANIZED INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM LOCATED BEHIND PLAY AREA, AND CLUTTER ON DESK LOCATED AT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.
  12. License

    3 infractions

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE (2) FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR (JUNGLE ROOM) CLASSROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
  13. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed water stained ceiling tiles above the office and front classroom. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
  14. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MOP SINK HAS A THREAD FAUCET,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET OR PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT SAID SINK OBSERVED PLUMBING PUTTY AROUND THE DRAINS INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING WALL INSIDE THE FURNACE LOCATED AT KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY FINISHED,OPENINGS BEHIND THE VENT STACK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CEILING AT SAID AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO FOOD STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
  15. License

    9 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • REAR DOOR NOT RODENT /INSECTS PROOF,A 1/4" OF GAP UNDER THE REAR EXIT DOOR,ALSO NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR,AND PROVIDED A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-20 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • NO GARBAGE CONTAINER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON PREMISES NOR ENROLLMENT TO CLASS,INFORMATION GIVEN HOW TO ENROLL TO CLASS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MOP SINK HAS A THREAD FAUCET,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET OR PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT SAID SINK OBSERVED PLUMBING PUTTY AROUND THE DRAINS INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • SWEEP FLOOR AT FRONT METER WATER CLOSET:DUST,CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND CIGARETTE BUTT. FURNACE CLOSET INSIDE THE KITCHEN WITH PIECES OF WALL ON FLOOR ALSO MATERIAL DUST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.REAR STORAGE FURNACE AREA IS ALSO WITH CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL DEBRIS.ALL FLOOR MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING WALL INSIDE THE FURNACE LOCATED AT KITCHEN NOT COMPLETELY FINISHED,OPENINGS BEHIND THE VENT STACK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CEILING AT SAID AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL OPENING ON WALL AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN,AND ABOVE AT LAST COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE SOUTH WALL,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS WALL TILES BY THE WASHBOWL AT FRONT CLASS ROOM WITH OPENINGS,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO FOOD STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • A LOT OF CONSTRUCTION WOOD STORED ON TOP THE STAIRCASE OF THE CHILDREN'S PLAYROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL INCLUDED GALLONS OF PAINTS,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.KEEP AREA CLEAN
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • HAIR MUST BE RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA