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PECK EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

4026 W 59TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60629 · School

Inspection summary

PECK EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 27, 2015. The most recent inspection, on May 26, 2023, found no infractions.

2 of 11 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: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 16, 2022. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 16, 2022. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 9, 2022. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 2 times on January 23, 2020. For example: PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • 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 11 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on May 16, 2022. For example: TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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.

11 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN STAFF WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON CUBBIES IN CLASSROOM AND REAR HALLWAY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN CLASSROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED TIMED FAUCETS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN STAFF WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG CORNERS AND CLOSETS IN CLASSROOMS, ROOM 110, SUPPLY CLOSET, ON FLOOR AND INSIDE CUBBIES ALONG WEST WALL, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, WASHROOM, AND CLASSROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SLICING APPLES, MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ON SITE BUT NO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON CUBBIES IN CLASSROOM AND REAR HALLWAY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN CLASSROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
  4. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL AREAS INSIDE PRE-K ROOMS 100. AND 116. MUST REPAIR.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR TCS FOODS: COOKED HAMBURGERS AND POTATO TATER TOTS IN IGLOO COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 98.0F-106F. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • IMPROPER HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON SITE TO MAINTAIN HOT FOOD AT PROPER TEMPERATURES. PREMISES CURRENTLY USING IGLOO COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER HOT HOLDING UNIT ON SITE IF PLANS TO CONTINUE TO HOLD HOT FOOD PRIOR TO SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005
  6. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • STAFF TOILET ROOM WITH CLUTTER LOCATED AT THE OUTSIDE CLASSROOM DOWN FROM THE MAIN LOCATION. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA. MAINTAIN CLUTTER FREE AREA.
  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK NOT MAINTAINED, PREMISES HAS NOT HAD A PEST CONTROL SERVICE SINCE 2016. INSTD TO PROVIDE UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH RECENT SERVICE AND BUSINESS LICENSE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • UNECESSARY ARTICLES (SCHOOL SUPPLIES, ETC) BEING STORED IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE AND STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
  9. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS GOING TO CLASS ROOM 110 NOT CLEAN, ALSO WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SAME AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT IN THE RESTROOM OF CLASSROOM 110, INTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
  10. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • TOILET ROOM DOOR THATS IN FOOD AREA IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN IN PRE-K ROOM 100, AND 102, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO 3 CLASSROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO OBSERVED CHIPPED WALLS IN PREP AREA AND ADULT RESTROOM (BY ROOM 101) NEED TO REPAIR/RESEAL.

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