Dr. Effie O. Ellis Ymca Head Start

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 29, 2025 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

2. Nov 5, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

3. Oct 28, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

4. Mar 23, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in closets of classrooms as well in storage room. Instructed person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from floor at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Mar 16, 2023 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with foodservice manager training.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water backing up at the 3 compartment sink area. When water is released from 2nd sink basin, water backs up into 1st and 3rd sink basins. Instructed manager to repair before re-inspection date. Priority foundation violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in closets of classrooms as well in storage room. Instructed person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from floor at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate on site. Instructed person in charge original valid certificate must be maintained on site as well as certified manager at all times food is being prepared or served. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

6. Apr 4, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

7. Mar 15, 2021 Pass

   License · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace hot water faucet handle and leaky toilet in poor repair in class room #1 toilet room,low hot water pressure at hand sink in staff toilet room.must adjust faucet handles to stay on longer in class room toilet rooms,heavily leaky faucet at 3- compartment sink.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor in class room #2 closet.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light in kitchen.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

8. Jan 31, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter (rugs, toys,paper products, boxes, etc) in the hallway storage room. Instructed to organize and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Mar 14, 2019 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed out of order sign on womens restroom next to kitchen due to high levels of led in the tap water from handsink. Instructed to lock door to said restroom and direct staff to use additional restroom in facility. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). No citation issued. - cos

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unattached wall coving in classroom 2 near sink and cabinet area. Instructed to enclose all openings and maintain. -

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hole in bottom of wall above coving behind 2nd toilet area, and large hole in wall near exit door in classroom 1. Instructed to repair and maintain. -

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Mar 7, 2019 Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1st handsink on the right side in classroom 2 with water at improper temperature (87.2f). Instructed facility to equip all handsinks to be at least 100f, and maintain.priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed out of order sign on womens restroom next to kitchen due to high levels of led in the tap water from handsink. Instructed to lock door to said restroom and direct staff to use additional restroom in facility. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 35 small black ants near sink and cabinet area in classroom 2 behind the broken wall coving and on the floor. Instructed to eliminate pest activity. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unattached wall coving in classroom 2 near sink and cabinet area. Instructed to enclose all openings and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hole in bottom of wall above coving behind 2nd toilet area, and large hole in wall near exit door in classroom 1. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Oct 11, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 - observed a procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, but no supply kit needed to properly sanitize and clean such events. The person in charge was instructed obtain and maintain any appropriate supplies on site separate from the facility's daily cleaning supplies . Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 - observed the ventilation fan in the men's and women's washrooms not in working order. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

12. Mar 7, 2017 Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Ladies room 1 out of 2 faucets not working, no hot water. Must correct and maintain. Childrens room 2 1 out of 2 faucets no hot water. Must correct and maintain.

13. Apr 22, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove the milk crates being used as shelves in the rear hallway kitchen storage area and provide shelving (must be at least 6" off the floor).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the bottom surface of the shelves under the 1-compartment sinks in the classrooms. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment in the classrooms and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to fix the leak at the back flow prevention device above the mop sink in the classroom closet. Maintain same.

14. Aug 4, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed a broken handle on a one door refrigerator located in the kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and dust debris along the walls and in all corners thru premises. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed vents with accumulated dust in all of the washrooms. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Observed several burnt out light bulbs thru out premises. Instructed to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed boxes and clutter on the floor in the closet of classroom 1. Instructed to elevate everything at least six inches from the ground to prevent pest harborage.

15. Mar 6, 2015 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

16. Mar 5, 2015 Fail

    License · Fail

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No original city of chicago food sanitation certificates posted on the premises while potentially hazardous food (chicken at 167.3f) is being served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times with an original city of chicago food sanitation certificate at all times while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

17. Mar 6, 2013 Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide an internal thermometer for two door refrigerator in kitchen.