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REACH FOR THE STARS CHILDCARE ACADEMY INC.

4246-4252 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR, CHICAGO, IL 60653 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

REACH FOR THE STARS CHILDCARE ACADEMY INC. has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since November 17, 2011. The most recent inspection, on November 30, 2012, recorded 1 infraction.

1 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, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

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 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 27, 2012. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hand hygiene is the most important way to stop germs spreading between children, residents and staff. Inspectors check that sinks are stocked and easy to reach, that staff wash their hands when required (for example after diapering or before handling food), and that sick staff stay away from work.

    Recorded once on April 23, 2012. For example: HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

  • 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 April 23, 2012. 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 15 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on November 30, 2012. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • 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 November 27, 2012. 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.

6 inspections

  1. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASES AND AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. (IN LAUNDRY ROOM AND IN NORTH CLASSROOM)
  2. License Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
      • CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. NOTED RODENT INFESTATION ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED MORE THAN 75 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN PREP KTICHEN ON INTERIOR OF CABINETS,ON EXTERIOR OF STORAGE CONTAINER,ON TOP OF ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND ON INTERIOR OF HEATING VENTS,BEHIND AND ON INTERIOR OF STOVE,ALONG SIDE REFRIGERATOR AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED DROPPINGS IN ALL CLASSROOMS ON INTERIOR OF STUDENT STORAGE CUBBIES,ON INTERIOR OF INFANT CRIBS AND ON TOP OF STUDENT COTS,ON TOP OF AND BEHIND STORAGE CUBBIES,ALONG WALLS,AND ON TOP OF VARIOUS TOYS. NOTED DROPPINGS IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS,ON INTERIOR OF STORAGE CONTAINERS,IN MOP SINK CLOSET,IN SHOWER ROOM,IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM,IN LAUNDRY ROOM,IN WASHROOMS,IN REAR SOUTHWEST HALLWAY,ALONG WALLS,IN CORNERS AND THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED STRIP AT THE BOTTOM OF KITCHEN EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAKE DOOR COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF ALL STUDENT CUBBIES AND KITCHEN CABINETS,ALL TOYS,REFRIGERATION UNITS,COUNTER TOPS IN KITCHEN,TOILET BOWLS AND SINKS AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN ALL CLASSROOMS,CLOSETS,IN KITCHEN,IN WASHROOMS,ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN NORTH WASHROOM AND IN NORTH CLASSROOM. MUST SEAL OPENING IN WALL BASE IN SOUTH CLASSROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASES AND AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE IN PREP KITCHEN. MUST INCREASE THE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE NORTH CLASSROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ALL STORAGE CLOSETS,IN REAR SOUTHWEST HALLWAY AND ALONG WINDOW SILLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
  3. License

    9 infractions

    • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
      • NOTED RODENT INFESTATION ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED MORE THAN 200 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN PREP KTICHEN ON INTERIOR OF CABINETS,ON INTERIOR OF STORAGE CONTAINER HOLDING STUDENT CUPS AND LIDS,BEHIND MICROWAVE,ON TOP OF ELECTRICAL OUTLETS,ON COUNTER TOP,BEHIND AND ON INTERIOR OF STOVE,ALONG SIDE REFRIGERATOR AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED DROPPINGS IN ALL CLASSROOMS ON INTERIOR OF STUDENT STORAGE CUBBIES,ON INTERIOR OF INFANT CRIB,BEHIND STORAGE CUBBIES,ALONG WALLS,ALONG WINDOW SILLS AND ON INTERIOR OF STUDENT PLAY TENTS AND ON TOP OF VARIOUS TOYS. NOTED DROPPINGS IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS,ON INTERIOR OF STORAGE CONTAINERS,IN MOP SINK CLOSET,IN SHOWER ROOM,IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM,IN LAUNDRY ROOM,IN WASHROOMS,IN REAR SOUTHWEST HALLWAY,ALONG WALLS,IN CORNERS AND THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED STRIP AT THE BOTTOM OF KITCHEN EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAKE DOOR COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE PREVENTING THE PROPER CLOSURE OF THE LID. ALSO NOTED GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE RECEPTACLE AND THROUGHOUT THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,PROPERLY CLOSE RECEPTACLE LID AND MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
    • 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
      • NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM OR AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN NORTH CLASSROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF ALL STUDENT CUBBIES AND KITCHEN CABINETS,ALL TOYS,REFRIGERATION UNITS,COUNTER TOPS IN KITCHEN,TOILET BOWLS AND SINKS AND ALL DIRTY SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN ALL CLASSROOMS,CLOSETS,IN KITCHEN,IN WASHROOMS,ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN NORTH WASHROOM AND IN NORTH CLASSROOM. MUST SEAL OPENING IN WALL BASE IN SOUTH CLASSROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASES AND AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE IN PREP KITCHEN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ALL STORAGE CLOSETS,IN REAR SOUTHWEST HALLWAY AND ALONG WINDOW SILLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
  4. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COUNTERS, CABINETS, SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN CLASSROOMS.
  5. Complaint

    9 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED 3 POUNDS OF PACKAGED RAW GROUND BEEF STORED INSIDE EXPOSED SINK AND NO SOAP AT EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE BEEF FROM SINK AND PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 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 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON COUNTER TOPS IN KITCHEN, BEHIND FOOD SCALE AND ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET, ON TOP OF CANNED SWEET PEAS, ON CARDBOARD TRAYS, ETC, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG EAST WALL BEHIND STAFF REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET IN KITCHEN, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON CANNED PINEAPPLES, GREEN BEANS, MIXED VEGETABLES, PASTA SAUCE, ETC, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND WATER HEATER IN LAUNDRY ROOM, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN UTILITY CLOSET/SHOWER ROOM IN INFANT ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG EAST WALL IN NORTH CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS AND REPLACE DAMAGED SWEEPS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 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 COUNTERS, CABINETS, SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE 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 EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN NORTH CLASSROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN CLASSROOMS.
    • 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. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN KITCHEN. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT SINKS IN NORTH CLASSROOM.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
    • 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. ORGANIZE ALL CLOSETS AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
  6. License

    0 infractions

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