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SHORT STUFF DAY CARE

3811-3813 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60613 · Daycare Combo 1586

Inspection summary

SHORT STUFF DAY CARE has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 16, 2011. The most recent inspection, on August 12, 2013, recorded 8 infractions.

2 of 5 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food temperature control 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 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.

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 12, 2013. For example: HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 12, 2013. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 June 12, 2012. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 12, 2013. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

  • 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 3 times on August 12, 2013. 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.

5 inspections

  1. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVES ON, TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, SUCH AS TABLE, CHAIRS, TAKING CARE CHILDREN ALSO CHANGING BABY, WITH SAME GLOVES ON, TOOK AN OPENED BOX OF CEREAL PUT HER HAND INSIDE THE BOX AND PULLED OUT CEREAL AND SERVED TO CHILDREN. INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER REGARDING HAND WASHING/FOOD GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: CHILDREN'S WASHROOM,STAFF WASHROOM,CLASS ROOMS AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN WHICH ALSO NO SOAP WAS PROVIDED.MANGER STATED SHE WAS WAITING FOR DELIVERY. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRYING CHILDREN'S HANDS AND MOUTH WITH THE SAME TOWEL SHARED WITH OTHER CHILDREN'S. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED/BOUGHT UPON MY REQUEST.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER NOR VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE SERVED TO CHILDREN AND RECEIVED:MILK,COOKED MEAT ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS. A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED, SERVED AND STORED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE CLEAN CHILDREN'S UTENSILS: CUPS,PLATES,DRINKING SIP CUP ETC., AND SOAP COMPARTMENT SINK.,OR RELOCATE CLEAN UTENSILS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DEBRIS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER, WHERE CHILDREN'S TEETHING RINGS ARE STORED,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO INSTRUCTED TO STORE TEETHING RINGS PROPERLY, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • REMOVE DEBRIS AND USED DIRTY ART SPONGES INSIDE THE MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IT CLEAN AND FREE OF DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • ITEMS AND TOYS ARE STORED ON FLOOR INSDE THE MOP SINK,CLUTTERD. INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR 6" OFF THE FLOOR
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO THERMOMETER PROVIDE INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING CHILDREN'S DISHES AND UTENSILS IMPROPERLY WITHOUT USING SANITIZER IN THE 3RD COMPARTMENT OF SINK. REVIEWED PROPER METHOD OF WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING WITH CHLORINE AND MANAGEMENT PROPERLY SET AND RE-WASHED ALL DISHES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. TOYS BEING STORED INSIDE SAME SINK. NO PAPER TOWELS AT TWO (2) DIAPER CHANGING EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND A DIRTY USED CLOTH TOWEL FOUND AT ONE OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGEMENT STATES THE TOWEL DELIVERY WAS ARRIVING LATER IN THE DAY. MANAGEMENT SENT EMPLOYEE TO THE STORE IMMEDIATELY TO OBTAIN PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT OR DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. ONE SERVICE REPORT ON PREMISES DATED FROM 6-24-11. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT OR PROVIDE ALL CURRENT SERVICE REPORTS. 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 SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. MUST HAVE VALID CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED AND CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. License-Task Force

    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. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. FRONT EXIT DOOR WITH OPEN GAP ON BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING RODENT PROOF SEAL.
    • 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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER OR SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM.
    • 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. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING TEMPERATURES OF HOT FOODS RECEIVED.

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