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WEE CARE DAYCARE PRESCHOOL

2816 N PINE GROVE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Daycare (Under 2 Years)

Inspection summary

WEE CARE DAYCARE PRESCHOOL has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 9, 2010. The most recent inspection, on May 9, 2013, found no 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: Food temperature control and Pests.

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 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 3, 2011. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 June 3, 2011. 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 10 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 6, 2011. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 June 6, 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. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER THE TWO WASH BOWLS IN ROOM OF 3 YEAR OLDS NOT MAINTAINED,SURFACE NOT SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND IS WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL.PAPER LINER THAT WAS COVERING THE EXTERIOR OF CABINETS IS BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CABINETS UNDER THE TWO WASHBOWLS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR IN MOP SINK STORAGE AREA,ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR.ALSO VACUUM CARPET IN STORAGE AREA.UNEVEN FLOOR IN CHILDREN'S WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • PEELING PAINT BESIDE OF STAFF REFRIGERATOR AND KITCHEN ABOVE SIDE DOOR.CAULK THE WALL AND WASHBOWL IN CHILDRENS WASHROOM
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • BACK FLOW PREVENTER IS NEEDED AT MOP SINK.UN THREAD FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED WITH THREAD FAUCET. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
  3. License

    6 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND BOTH REFRIGERATION(IN PREP AREA,USED FOR CHILDREN'S FOOD,AND FOR STAFF ) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:CHILDREN'S REFRIGERATION 45.5F TO 45.9F; STAFF REFRIGERATOR AT TEMP OF:46F TO 46.8F.NO OTHER REFRIGERATION ON PREMISES.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED IN IT:MILK.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000072522-11
    • 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. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED FRONT AND SIDE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED(GAPS OF 1" TO 1/1")INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000072522-11
    • 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. EXTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER THE TWO WASH BOWLS IN ROOM OF 3 YEAR OLDS NOT MAINTAINED,SURFACE NOT SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND IS WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL.PAPER LINER THAT WAS COVERING THE EXTERIOR OF CABINETS IS BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CABINETS UNDER THE TWO WASHBOWLS.
    • 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. CLEAN FLOOR IN MOP SINK STORAGE AREA,ELEVATE ITEMS FROM FLOOR.ALSO VACUUM CARPET IN STORAGE AREA.UNEVEN FLOOR IN CHILDREN'S WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.
    • 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. REMOVE PEELING PAINTAND REPAINT CEILING IN 3YEAR OLD CLASS ROOM,PEELING PAINT BESIDE OF STAFF REFRIGERATOR AND KITCHEN ABOVE SIDE DOOR.CAULK THE WALL AND WASHBOWL IN CHILDRENS WASHROOM.
    • 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.BACK FLOW PREVENTER IS NEEDED AT MOP SINK.UN THREAD FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED WITH THREAD FAUCET. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
  4. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. License Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 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. DETAIL CLEAN THE THE DUST ON TOP OF THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE KITCHEN, INTERIOR OF THE OVEN, MICROWAVE, FREEZER IN PREP AREA AND CLOSET, DUST ON HEAT DUCTS THROUGHOUT CLASSROOMS.
    • 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. REPLACE THE FLOOR TILE AND DOOR THRESHOLD AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR OF THE PANDA 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. OBSERVED CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND WALLS OF THE OFFICE, PREP AREA, BOY'S RESTROOM AND CLASSROOMS. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT ALL AREAS OF CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED END CAPS MISSING FROM LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE CARE BEAR ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK.
    • 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. NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ACCURATE TO +/- 2F PROVIDED ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR IN THE CLOSETS.

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