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THE BABY ACADEMY

8607 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Daycare (Under 2 Years)

Inspection summary

THE BABY ACADEMY has been inspected 2 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 23, 2010. The most recent inspection, on August 30, 2012, recorded 4 infractions.

None of the 2 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct health risks.

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.

  • 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 5 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 30, 2012. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • 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 August 30, 2012. 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.

2 inspections

  1. License

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS IN THE SOUTH FURNACE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE NORTH CLASSROOM ALONG THE FRONT WINDOWS AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE SOUTH CLASSROOM,IN THE NORTH FURNACE ROOM AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST SEAL LARGE OPENING AROUND PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL HOLES UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE MIDDLE CLASSROOM AND IN NORTH EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGE ON WALLS AND AROUND WINDOW SILLS IN NORTH EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL/REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE STDUENT WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT BOTH MOP SINKS. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER ABOVE THE STOVE. MUST REPAIR HEAVY LEAK AT THE NORTH FURNACE/AIR CONDITIONING UNIT AND REMOVE LARGE CONTAINER BEING USED TO CATCH WATER. MUST ALSO REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT THE SOUTH AIR FURNACE/CONDITIONING UNIT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BOTH FURNACE ROOMS AND THE FOOD AND DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER AND WEEDS FROM OUTSIDE PLAY AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
  2. License

    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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN UTILITY ROOM.
    • 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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS, ALONG BASEBOARDS ETC.
    • 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. REPAIR ALL LEAKS ON EXPOSED SINK IN SOUTH CLASSROOM, FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT.

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