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MESSIAH LUTHERAN HEADSTART

1910 W 64TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60636 · Daycare (2 - 6 Years)

Inspection summary

MESSIAH LUTHERAN HEADSTART has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 26, 2010. The most recent inspection, on May 20, 2014, 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: Pests.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • 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 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 24, 2012. 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 15 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on January 24, 2012. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 20, 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.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. License

    2 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS: OVER 20 NOTED BEHIND BOOKCASE ALONG WALLBASE AND NEXT TO LOCKED DOOR, OVER 10 IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, AND ALONG WALLBASE NEXT TO FILE CABINET IN OFFICE. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • UTILITY SINK SLOW DRAINING AND LEAKING AT PIPE UNDERNEATH. REPAIR SAME.
  4. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS IN KITCHEN (DEAD ROACHES, DEBRIS), STOVE (GREASE BUILDUP), CUBBIES, BOOK CASES, SHELVES IN CLASSROOM (DUST BUILDUP), LEDGES IN UTILITY ROOM.
    • 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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN, DRY STORAGE, CLASSROOM, WASHROOM, OFFICE, VAULT, AND UTILITY AREAS.
    • 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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN UTILITY ROOM, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER REAR SINK IN GIRLS WASHROOM, ETC.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAK BEHIND TOILET IN REAR STALL IN GIRLS WASHROOM.
    • 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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 6 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER 3-COMP SINK, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE IN NORTHWEST CORNER ABOVE 3-COMP SINK, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE UNDER WINDOW, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINETS ALONG WEST WALL IN KITCHEN, 5 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND IN NORTHEAST CORNER INSIDE CLOSET IN OFFICE, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE VAULT IN OFFICE, 8 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES AND CUBBIES IN CLASSROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H59954 COURT DATE 4-08-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.
    • 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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS, LEDGES, COUNTERS IN KITCHEN, FILE CABINETS, BOOK SHELVES, TOY SHELVES, COMPUTER TABLES AND EQUIPMENT IN CLASSROOM AREAS.
    • 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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL SHELVES ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN, DRY STORAGE, CLASSROOM, OFFICE, CLOSET AND BOILER ROOM AREAS.
    • 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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE, IN SOUTHEAST CORNER AND ALONG EAST WALL IN CLASSROOM, WHERE WALLS AND CEILINGS MEET IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT.
  7. License Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS, LEDGES, COUNTERS IN KITCHEN, FILE CABINETS, BOOK SHELVES, TOY SHELVES, COMPUTER TABLES AND EQUIPMENT IN CLASSROOM AREAS.
    • 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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL SHELVES ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN, DRY STORAGE, CLASSROOM, OFFICE, CLOSET AND BOILER ROOM AREAS.
    • 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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE, IN SOUTHEAST CORNER AND ALONG EAST WALL IN CLASSROOM, WHERE WALLS AND CEILINGS MEET IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE CABINETS, CLOSETS, ETC IN KITCHEN, CLASSROOM AND OFFICE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  8. License

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 8 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINETS UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND COUNTER, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON COUNTER ALONG SOUTH WALL, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL BOX IN KITCHEN, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL BEHIND UPRIGHT FREEZERS AND CABINETS, 8 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SHELF OF ART SUPPLY CABINET, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN CLASSROOM AROUND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, CARDBOARD BOXES, AND BOOKCASES NEAR OFFICE AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CLOSET IN OFFICE AND ALONG WALLS IN BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.
    • 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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS, LEDGES, COUNTERS IN KITCHEN, FILE CABINETS, BOOK SHELVES, TOY SHELVES, COMPUTER TABLES AND EQUIPMENT IN CLASSROOM AREAS.
    • 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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL SHELVES ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN, DRY STORAGE, CLASSROOM, OFFICE, CLOSET AND BOILER ROOM AREAS.
    • 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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE, IN SOUTHEAST CORNER AND ALONG EAST WALL IN CLASSROOM, WHERE WALLS AND CEILINGS MEET IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL TREATMENT.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FOOD STORAGE AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE CABINETS, CLOSETS, ETC IN KITCHEN, CLASSROOM AND OFFICE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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