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STEPPING INTO THE FUTURE

1531 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

STEPPING INTO THE FUTURE has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 11, 2011. The most recent inspection, on April 3, 2012, recorded 3 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 temperature control and Food source, labelling and allergens.

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 your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • 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 3, 2012. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 January 11, 2011. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 8 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 3, 2012. For example: PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 3, 2012. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on May 24, 2011. For example: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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. Canvass

    3 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. PLASTIC FLOOR BASE PEELING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASH BOWL( PREP AREA). MUST REATTACH FLOOR BASE TO WALL.
    • 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. METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE AND MAINTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
    • 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. REAR STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REORGANIZE ALL ITMES/ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 " OFF FLOOR MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
  2. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. License

    5 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED DATED 01-11-11 REPORT # 3918580 (35) STAIN CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM,REPAIR OPEN WHOLE IN THE JANITOR CLOSET, TO COVER THE GAPS ALONE THE KITCHEN WITH COVING OR BASE BOARD.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE THE THEARDS AT THE EXPOSED HAND BOWEL(PLASTIC MOP SINK BEING USED AS EXPOSED HAND SINK ONLY)
    • 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. DRY STORAGE SHELVES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND INSIDE MICRO WAVE OVEN.
    • 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 IN STORAGE AREA THIS IS WHERE DRY FOOD AREA ARE KEEPED
    • 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. UNDER THE EXPOSED BOWEL (PLASTIC MOP SINK IS BEING USED AS EXPOSED HAND SINK) LEAKING WATER ON TO THE KITCHEN FLOOR.NEEDS TO BE REPAIR OR REPLACE. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT CONNECTED PROPERLY AN ORANGE FOAM IS HOLDING PIPE TOGETHER.NEEDS TO BE REPAIR OR REPLACE.
  4. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//NEED NAMES DATES ON FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE, DRY STORAGE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND BOWL,3COMP.SINK,STOVE IN KITCHEN AREA./PLACE PAP PER TOWEL HOLDER OVER EXPOSED HAND./NEED LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE CANS WHEN NOT IN USE.
    • 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.//SOME SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE NEED DETAIL CLEANING OR REPAINT IN CLOSET.
    • 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 UNDER & AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING/MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE.
    • 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.//MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN CEILING IN RESTROOM ADULT,CLASS ROOM/REPAIR HOLD IN CEILING IN JANITOR CLOSET./INSTRUCTED MGMT PLACE COVES A LONE THE WALL IN KITCHEN AREA TO COVE UP THE GAP BETWEEN THE WALL & FLOOR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.//NEED LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WERE BEDS AREA STORED
    • 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//NEED DETAIL CLEANING ON VENTILATION COVERS IN RESTROOMS(RED,BLUE)STORAGE ROOM THROUGHOUT PREMISES./BASE OF FAUCET ON 3COMP SINK LEAKING WATER, NEED REPAIRING.

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