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WINNIE THE POOH PRESCHOOL

6043 N CALIFORNIA AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

WINNIE THE POOH PRESCHOOL has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since February 28, 2013. The most recent inspection, on June 25, 2021, found no infractions.

5 of 13 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, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

The last 3 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 25, 2019. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 4, 2018. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 October 4, 2018. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on February 28, 2013. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • 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 18 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on February 25, 2019. For example: HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

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.

13 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. License

    0 infractions

  3. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. License Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT BOILER ROOM/STORAGE ROOM,1ST FLOOR UNUSED CLUTTERED CLASSROOM#1 BEHIND COUCH,SUPPLIES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER STORED ON FLOORS IN NAMED AREAS.PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(a).
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • CONTINUE TO OBSERVE NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED 72.6F-80.0F DURING THIS INSPECTION.PLUMBER ON SITE at 9:15 A.M. FOR ADDITIONAL REPAIRS TO HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT RUNNING WATER MUST BE ABOVE 110F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT DEBRIS ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY AND SEAL,MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE 1ST FLOOR CLASSROOM#1 AND BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE ELEVATED 6 OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN CLASSROOM#1 AND TO MAINTAIN.
  5. License

    5 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT BOILER ROOM/STORAGE ROOM,1ST FLOOR UNUSED CLUTTERED CLASSROOM#1 BEHIND COUCH,SUPPLIES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER STORED ON FLOORS IN NAMED AREAS.PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(a),CITATION ISSUED.
    • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
      • NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. NOTED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE OF 64.8F-68.0F THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT RUNNING WATER MUST BE ABOVE 110F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100F AT ALL HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE 1ST FLOOR CLASSROOM#1 AND BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE ELEVATED 6 OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT DEBRIS ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY AND SEAL,MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE IN CLASSROOM#1 AND TO MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-302.12 NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES UPON DELIVERY FROM CATERER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12 BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE 1ST CLASSROOM. MUST REPLACE.
  7. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • 5-203.11 NO HAND WASHING SINK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS TO WASH HANDS BEFORE DISPENSING CATERED FOODS, MILK AND JUICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • 4-302.12 NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES UPON DELIVERY FROM CATERER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15 MUST INSTALL A MINIMUM OF A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN A PROTECTED AREA FOR THE WASHING OF FRESH FRUITS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12 BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE 1ST CLASSROOM. MUST REPLACE.
  8. Canvass

    0 infractions

  9. License

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE THE FREEZER SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT MAIN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AT THE CLASS ROOMS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE U-JOINT OF ONE OF TWO HAND WASH SINKS AT THE BOYS BATH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  10. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH REFRIGERATOR WITH FREEZER INSIDE OFFICE NEEDS TO BE DEFROSTED. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF FREEZER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITHIN KITHCEN UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL DRAWERS AND CABINETS. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL MICROWAVE. WIPE DOWN ALL COUNTERS AND SHELVES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBERVED WALL COVING IN FIRST FLOOR CLASSROOM NEXT TO KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR ALL COVING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR OF KITCHEN UNCLEAN UNDER STOVE AND NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WALL NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR INBETWEEN KITCHEN AND WALL COVERED WITH COB WEBS. REMOVE ALL COBWEBS AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. CLEAN ALL VENTS ABOVE STOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ALL RADIATORS WITHIN WASHROOMS AND CLASSROOMS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL RADIATORS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE ON ONE OUT OF TWO WASHBOWL SINKS WITHIN WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER WITHIN OFFICE AND IN MOP ROOM CLOSET. CLEAN ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE NON WORKING REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HADNLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
  11. License

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving.racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Kitchen cabinet shelving, drawers not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in storage room in bsmt not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 3 compartment sink faucet in kitchen leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
  12. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. License

    10 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • Observed evidence of mice droppings in kitchen inside the cabinets. we(owner, certified food handle and my self)Observed a bait box inside the cabinet(same area)with mice droppings on top.Children's cups and other items are stored inside the said cabinet.TEN OR MORE. Instructed to remove droppings, clean and sanitize area. serious violation:7-38-020
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • Three compartment sink not maintained,observed waste water backing up at third compartment sink by the wall, when faucet is turned on,also water doesn't drains.Instructed to repair and maintain. serious violation:7-38-030
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • Previous minor violations not corrected from 10-24-2011,report #664206 #32- must defrost thE freezer with heavy ice accumulation. #41- CLUTTER INSIDE BOTH CLOSET IN THE SECOND FLOOR BESIDE THE BOY'S WASH ROOM INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ELEVATE ALL ITEMS, BOXES, TO HAVE ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. TODAY STILL OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP WITH A LOAF OF BREAD HANGING FROM THE FREEZER DUE TO TOO MUCH ICE.BOTH STORAGE AREA ARE NOT CLEANED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED TOILETS BOWLS WITH RUST AND UNKNOWN STAINS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP.REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN BASEMENT PLAY ROOM AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN ROOM #4(PINK CURTAINS)IN FRONT OF WINDOWS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM WALLS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS SPECIALLY CORNERS AND BEHIND THE SHELVES. SEAL WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED CLOSET/STORAGES AND AROUND PIPES
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NOT ENOUGH LIGHTING PROVIDE INSIDE THE KITCKEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • UNTHREAD FAUCET IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN KITCHEN AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A VIOLATION #29.

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