St Vincent de Paul Center
2145 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 17, 2026
St Vincent de Paul Center was last inspected on March 17, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
March 17, 2026 · License Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
16 inspections on record
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Fail
License Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Facility still has insufficient hot water throughout at all hand washing sinks: all kitchen hand sinks at 88.f. Staff washroom hand sink at 82.f. Classroom baby changing station hand sink at 87.8f. Instructed to provide a minimum of 100.f hot water at all hand washing stations throughout. Manager states the plumbing co. Has the needed parts on order. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued. Daycare ordered to remain on alternative food source. No preparing of hot or cold foods allowed on site. Office and supervisor notified.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-302.13--- no irreversible temperature indicator on site to monitor the internal temperature of the high temperature dish washing machine. Must provide. 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b)-- plastic shelving in the walk-in cooler noted dirty with encrusted food spillage. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: : 5-205.15-- extremely low water pressure at the kitchen entrance hand washing sink. Instructed to increase water flow.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.16--- must provide waste receptacles at the kitchen hand washing sinks for contaminated hand drying paper towels.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: : 6-201.11--- floors under the metal rack shelving throughout the walk-in cooler with food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: : 6-305.11--- employees must not store personal items ie: backpacks in the food preparation area. Must use designated storage lockers provided.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Insufficient hot water throughout the facility at all noted hand washing sinks: all kitchen hand sinks at 87.9f, 88.8f and 87.4f maximum. Staff washroom hand sink at 82.1f. Classroom baby changing station hand sink at 87.8f. Instructed to provide a minimum of 100.f hot water at all hand washing stations throughout. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued. Daycare ordered on alternative food source. No preparing of hot or cold foods allowed on site. Office and supervisor notified.
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: No irreversible temperature indicator on site to monitor the internal temperature of the high temperature dish washing machine. Must provide. 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Plastic shelving in the walk-in cooler noted dirty with encrusted food spillage. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Extremely low water pressure at the kitchen entrance hand washing sink. Instructed to increase water flow.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide waste receptacles at the kitchen hand washing sinks for contaminated hand drying paper towels.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors under the metal rack shelving throughout the walk-in cooler with food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Employees must not store personal items ie: backpacks in the food preparation area. Must use designated storage lockers provided.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed two sinks in water play areas in 1st floor classrooms on northwest side to be stocked with soap and paper towels at time of inspection. Instructed to remove soap and paper towels at any prep or service sinks not designated for hand washing sinks.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND SINKS (2) IN THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR. ONLY TWO SINKS AVAILABLE. UPON PLACING HANDS BELOW TO CHECK WATER, ONLY COLD WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 63.2F AVAVILABLE FROM MIXER EVEN AFTER RUNNING WATER FOR 5 MINUTES FROM BOTH HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS AVAILABLE ON OTHER 2 FLOORS AT THIS TIME.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed gaps larger than 1/4 inch along the bottom of the exit door to the rear alley/garbage area in loading dock. Instructed manager to pest proof bottom of rear exit door.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizing test strips (quat) available for three compartment sink. Test strips for chlorine and testing device for high heat dish machine present only. Instructed to provide test strips for all sanitizing chemicals (quat) used on site. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed interior upper compartments of ice machine in main kitchen to be soiled slightly with dust build up on non food contact surfaces. Instructed to detail clean routinely and maintain free of excessive dust build up.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed two service sinks in water play areas in 1st floor classrooms on northwest side to be without functional hot and cold water at time of inspection. Water dispensing sensors for both units not working at time of inspection. Instructed to service both sinks and maintain in good repair with hot and cold water available.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED ONE OF THE MULTIPLE LARGE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES WITH A LID NOT MAINTAINED: ONE RECEPTACLES/DUMPSTERS HAS A LID COMPLETELY MISSING. OBTAIN REPLACEMENT LID/REPLACE CONTAINER AND SECURE CONTAINER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND FOOD SOURCES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables and cooking equipment in main food preparation area.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on floor drains inside boys and girls washrooms located in the 2nd floor. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rusted storage racks in walk-in cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
License · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Wraps at pipes attached at condenser unit inside the walk-in cooler broke, repair issue with a smooth easily cleanable surface.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Repair handles at washbowl inside the women's washroom first floor. Another washbowl located next to it with running hot/cold water, (hot water temp 105.5f)
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Holes on floor tiles under the handwashing sink by the entrance kitchen door. Repair issue.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Protective shield inthe kitche with dust and unknown insects.clean and mainatin
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Noted premise using a high temperature dish washer however noted no irreversible temperature measuring device. Instructed to provide an irreversible registering temperature indicator, such as a thermometer or strips, to measure utensil surface temperature. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
8 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths observed in prep areas, in sanitizer buckets between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must repair broken handle on hot holding unit in prep area. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean blade of mounted can opener in prep area, instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dried food debris from lower shelves of prep tables throughout prep area. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Unable to locate external backflow prevention device on ice machine in prep area. Instructed to provide equipment specification at next inspection to determine if backflow is present.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must repair timed faucet at hand sink in 1st floor staff toilet room. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must not store employee personal items in food prep area, but in designated areas for employees personal items.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must replace burned out light in janitor closet on 3rd floor, instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and food debris on the interior surfaces of refrigerator used for staff lunch in pantry and microwave in kitchen food prep area. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed floor drains with dirt and debris on boys washroom 3a and 3e on 3rd floor. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint/rusty on north side wall of walk-in cooler. Must repaint and maintain. Observed dust accumulation on ceiling ventilation vents on washrooms 3h,3g and 3a. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt on the interior onlight shields in kitchen food prep area. Must clean and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed rust on storage racks in the walk in cooler in the kitchen. Also, cabinet trim in staff lounge is detached. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior surfaces not clean, in the cabinets in the staff lounge. Excessive dust accumulation on fan guards in the walk in cooler and freezer in the kitchen. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed floors not clean in the following areas, water, or food debris present; under the dish machine, under the 2-comp sink, corners in walk in cooler. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling vent in the staff lounge on the 1st floor nor clean, excessive dust present. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed leaky pipe underneath the 2-comp sink in the kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed rust on racks in the walk in cooler in the kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain so surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed interior surface of cabinets in the staff lounge not clean, food debris present. Also, fan guards in the walk in cooler and freezer has excessive dust accumulation. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed floors not clean under the dish machine, and the corners inside the walk in cooler and freezer. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling vent in staff lounge with excessive dust accumulation. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light shield over dish machine has unknown debris in side, instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed leaky pipe underneath the 2-comp sink in the kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled linens being stored on kitchen equipment. Instructed to store in sanitizing water while not in use and maintain.
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s note: Observed poor hygienic practices .observed cook sweeping floor and then handled cooking utensils from inside of cooking equipment and also dish washer handling dirty dishes and then clean dishes without washing hands.must wash hands after every possible contamination.(critical 7-38-010a)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must label bulk food storage container in dry food storage area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing trim on cabinet in staff lounge, chair rail in stroller room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must delime dish machine.must clean chemical storage shelf near 3- comp sink,interior parts of ice machine.must clean dust build up on all shelving units ,cubbies in all classrooms,microwave in room 153,counter tops room 151,ice machine in staff lounge.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from floor in all classrooms and in closets.must repair or replace damaged flooring in staff lounge,room 247 near computer,room 341 near 2- comp sink .must grout floor in dish washing area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean debri and mold build up from walls in dish machine area.must repair or replace hole in lower wall tile in room 161 ,159,damaged wall trim in room 159,room 158 missing & loose wall bases,room 156 missing wall bases,room 112 loose wall bases,room 124 damaged wall bases & stained ceiling tile,room 247 loose wall paneling in writing area, ceiling and upper walls near windows,room 251 damaged wall bases area & loose wall base,room 248 holes in ceiling near window room 266 hole in lower wall base near water table & hole in upper wall at window,room 269 holes in upper wall at window,loose ceiling panel,room 308 holes in upper ceiling at windows & cracked ceiling in boy's toiletroom,room 314 hole in wall in closet & upper ceiling near window,room 341 loose wall bases,water damaged ceiling near window,room 345 missing wall bases near window,room 347 loose wall bases & missing wall outl
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must replace burnt out lights in dry food storage area,room 161,158 & toiletroom, 156,114,116,122,257,248,266,267,269,314,341,345,347, & 1st fl. Gross motor room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace room 156 hand sink not working near water table,room 112 leaky faucet at 2- comp sink & leaky toilet,room 116,1st fl men's slow drain at hand sink,room 247 leaky toilet (rear),room 308 hand sink leaky faucet handles,room 314 girl's loose faucet,3rd fl. Women's 1st hand sink not working,room 341 leaky faucet at 2- comp sink,room 342 2- comp sink leaky faucet & handle,leaky urinal.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer for hot holding unit,staff lounge refrigerator.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must elevate,organize or remove clutter of article on floor in closet of room 161,159,158,114,116,122,248,251,266,267,269,314,347 near shelving units,toiletroom 153,storage room 149,
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket on hot hold unit within kithcen. Repair or replace gasket.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of refrigerator used for staff lunches in pantry unclean. Clean and maintain interior of refrigerator.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Observed interior thermometers needed within refrigeration units within kithcen and within staff refrigerators. Install and maintain thermometers so that they are accessiblel and easy to read.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed back storage donation room with donations. Pull donations away from walls and make sure pest control has access to entire room along walls and in corners.
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Vent inside the girls and boys washroom 2nd floor,boys washroom room 251, room 161 washroom, and room 266 washroom, vent with dust build up. Must clean and maintain.
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