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SMALL WORLD DAYCARE CENTER

834-36 W 31ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Inspection summary

SMALL WORLD DAYCARE CENTER has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 10, 2010. The most recent inspection, on May 17, 2012, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 4 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 source, labelling and allergens, Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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 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 May 17, 2012. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 August 10, 2010. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 August 10, 2010. For example: HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

  • 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 August 10, 2010. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 17, 2012. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED 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.

4 inspections

  1. License

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • THE WATER SPRAY BOTTLE IS NOT LABELED, LABEL ALL SPRAY BOTTLES WITH CONTENT INFORMATION.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE ADULT WASHROOM TOILET FLUSHES BUT THE HANDLE IS BROKEN, REPAIR THE HANDLE.
  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 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. THE FLOORS IN BOTH UTILITY/STOREROOM NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of HealtH. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE STOREROOM/UTILITY ROOM HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.
  3. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. License-Task Force

    9 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FOUND NO REFRIGERATION UNIT INSTALLED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT ON SITE AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT PLUMBING FIXTURES AT 836 W. 31ST. STREET SIDE-SEPARATE WATER HEATER SUPPLIES THIS ADDRESS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-030.
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINKS AND WASHBOWLS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME. CRITICAL 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 PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW. SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE SHELVES/RACKS FOR STORAGE ITEMS,UTILITY SINK CLOSET,AND INSIDE KITCHEN. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 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. CLEAN WALL LEDGES ALONG FRONT WINDOWS IN CLASS ROOM AND NURSERY AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND CAULK CRACKS/CREVICES IN UTILITY SINK/STORAGE CLOSETS AND REPAIR WALL BASE IN NURSERY FRONT AREA BY WINDOWS.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • REMOVE TODDLER COTS FROM INSIDE STAFF TOILET ROOM AND PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASH SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN TODDLER CLASSROOM WHERE FOOD CONSUMPTION TAKES PLACE AND OR RELOCATE TODDLER FOOD CONSUMPTION TABLE TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE TO HAND WASH SINK. DIAPER CHANGING TABLE MUST BE SEPARATED FROM NURSERY FEEDING TABLE. PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT FAUCETS AT UTILITY SINKS. PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE.
    • 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. CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA, REMOVE WEEDS AND LITTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT IN UTILITY SINK CLOSETS.

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