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SHAAREI CHINUCH DAY SCHOOL

2717 W TOUHY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60645 · Daycare (2 - 6 Years)

Inspection summary

SHAAREI CHINUCH DAY SCHOOL has been inspected 11 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 18, 2014. The most recent inspection, on November 10, 2018, 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: Food temperature control, Pests and Food source, labelling and allergens.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on March 30, 2017. For example: SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

  • 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 July 7, 2016. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on July 7, 2016. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on August 1, 2014. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • 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 16 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on March 30, 2017. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • NO SANITIZER SOLUTION PROVIDED ON PRESISE. CO-OWNER BOUGHT "7-ELEVEN BLEACH" FROM 7-ELEVEN UPON MY REQUEST.INSTRUCTED ALWAYS PROVIDE SANITIZER ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO SANITIZE CHILDREN'S CUPS,DISHES,ETC. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS WASHED FOR BREAKFAST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MISSING BARS AT INTERIOR DOOR OF THE WHITE REFRIGERATOR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED BROKEN,DIRTY ALUMINUM FOIL USED ON BLACK METAL SHELF AS A SHELF LINER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOLERS. ALSO SWEEP FLOOR AT STORAGE AREA AT NORTH-EAST SITE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL HOLE AROUND THE PIPE OF THE MOP SINK.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT SOUTH WASHROOM BY THE ART SHELF.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND FRONT NORTH STORAGE NOT ORGANIZED ,A LOT BAGS AND BOXES WITH ITEMS INSIDE ARE STORED ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE SAID STORAGE AND ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR(6" ABOVE THE FLOOR).
  4. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED CHILDREN'S SHELVES IN CLASSROOMS ARE NOT CLEAN, DIRT, DEBRIS AND DEAD BUGS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
  5. 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
      • OBSERVED LIVE BUGS AND FLIES IN THE CORNER OF THE CLASSROOM BY THE FRONT DOOR. ALSO, NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR PAST INSPECTION REPORTS FOR YOUR LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED CHILDREN'S SHELVES IN CLASSROOMS ARE NOT CLEAN, DIRT, DEBRIS AND DEAD BUGS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM AND REAR STORAGE NEAR EXIT DOOR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET IN TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM OFF THE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Above violation still remaining(Walls that had exposed plaster/wallboard in prep area, and by exposed hand sink, shall be repaired/sealed).
  7. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • Found previous minor violation #34(CARPET IN FOOD PREP/UTENSIL WASHING AREA. FLOOR MUST SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON ABSORBANT)from 8/08/2014, inspection report#1486209 not corrected at this time of inspection.CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS VIOLATION.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Above violation still remaining(CARPET IN FOOD PREP/UTENSIL WASHING AREA. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBANT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors in bathroom, furnace room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Walls the had exposed plaster/wallboard in prep area, and by exposed hand sink, shall be repaired/sealed.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
  8. Consultation

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CARPET IN FOOD PREP/UTENSIL WASHING AREA. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBANT.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • TOILET ROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES.
  9. Consultation

    5 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • NO PROTECTIVE BARRIER OR SEPARATION BETWEEN FOOD PREP/UTENSIL WASHING AND CHILD CARE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A. MUST INSTALL PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN THESE AREAS.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 4/17/14 INSPECTION NOT CORRECTED: #38-FOUND NO DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SEROUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. MUST INSTALL ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CARPET IN FOOD PREP/UTENSIL WASHING AREA. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBANT.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • TOILET ROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES.
  10. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SINKS AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • FOUND NO SHATTERPROOF BULB INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
  11. License

    4 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • FOUND NO SHATTERPROOF BULB INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO MOPSINK WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT PREMISES.FOUND NO DRAINBOARD AND GREASETRAP AT 3COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.

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