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SOUTHWEST MONTESSORI PRE SCHOL

8620 -08624 S RACINE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Daycare (2 - 6 Years)

Inspection summary

SOUTHWEST MONTESSORI PRE SCHOL has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 26, 2010. The most recent inspection, on June 5, 2012, recorded 2 infractions.

1 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: Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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 once on May 26, 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 9 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 5, 2012. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 17, 2011. 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.

5 inspections

  1. License

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF LARGE STORAGE CABINET IN KITCHEN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
  2. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN ALL UNUSED CUBBIES AND TOYS IN UNUSED CLASSROOM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR IN MOP CLOSET.(NEW FLOOR IS BEING PUT IN KITCHEN AND MOP SINK CLOSET)
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FINISH SEALING ALL CRACKS IN CORNERS AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE WALL COVE.(WALLS THROUGHOUT ARE BEING PAINTED).
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS.
  3. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 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. REPAIR CEILING LEAKS IN SOUTH CLASSROOM. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SOUTH CLASSROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN ALL AREAS (UNDER EXPOSED SINK, BEHIND WATER HEATER IN KITCHEN, ETC). REPLACE MISSING AND SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. WALLS AND CEILINGS NEED REPAIR IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOM AREAS (PEELING PAINT).
  5. License

    5 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. OBSERVED 20-25 RAT DROPPINGS UNDER TABLE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LEDGE, INSIDE CUBBIES AND ON SHELVES ALONG SOUTH WALL IN UNUSED CLASSROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER HULA HOOPS ALONG NORTH WALL, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOY SHELVES ALONG SOUTH WALL IN NORTH CLASSROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINETS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H59647.
    • 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 TOY SHELVES, CUBBIES, TABLES IN CLASSROOMS, CABINETS IN KITCHEN
    • 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 CLASSROOM, UTILITY, STORAGE AND KITCHEN AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
    • 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. REPAIR CEILING LEAKS IN SOUTH CLASSROOM. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN SOUTH CLASSROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING AND SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. WALLS AND CEILING NEED REPAIR IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOM AREAS (PEELING PAINT).
    • 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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN CLOSET, STORAGE AND CLASSROOM AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE CLOSETS.

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