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M.O.L. INFANT ACADEMY

2519 W 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60652 · Daycare Combo 1586

Inspection summary

M.O.L. INFANT ACADEMY has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 3, 2010. The most recent inspection, on August 1, 2013, found no infractions.

3 of 6 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 and Food temperature control.

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 once on May 3, 2010. 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 once on May 3, 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 16, 2012. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 16, 2012. For example: LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require a trained or certified person on site, such as a certified food handler. These findings mean the training record or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean anything was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on September 26, 2011. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    3 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.NEED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER, STOVE TOP, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND MICROWAVE AND TABLE STORAGE SHELF.
    • 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.CEILING NEEDS REPAIR IN THE 5YR. OLD PLAYROOM AREA WATER DAMAGED NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED.
    • 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.NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
  4. License

    2 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PROCUCTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
    • 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. CLUTTER IN LAUNDRY ROOM IN NEED OF REMOVAL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
  5. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. License

    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 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOY STORAGE SHELVES AND ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR BY OFFICE (OVER 20). INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SEAL ALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS TO PREVENT ANY HARBORAGE. NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE OR SERVICE RECENT. PROVIDE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
    • 27. TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES
      • TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN, TOILETS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP IN AND AROUND TOILET. ALSO NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE IN TOILET ROOMS. PROVIDE SAME. CRACKS AROUND WINDOW FRAME IN TOILET ROOM CAUSING WATER TO ENTER. REPAIR SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INCLUDING STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, CABINETS, COOLER, STOVE, COAT RACKS, CRIBS, TOYS. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN THRU-OUT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN AND WITH VARIOUS HOLES THRU-OUT. CLEAN WALLS AND PAINT IF NECESSARY. SEAL ALL HOLES NOTED THRU-OUT. PROVIDE OUTLET COVERS FOR ELECTRICAL OUTLETS. WINDOWS AND SURROUNDING FRAMES IN POOR REPAIR IN TOILET ROOM, CRACKED, ROTTED OUT WOOD. REPAIR SAME.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

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