Power Day Care Center
725 W 123rd St, Chicago, IL 60628
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years ZIP 60628 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 18, 2025
Power Day Care Center was last inspected on July 18, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
July 18, 2025 · License
Result: Pass
1 critical-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed a hand washing sign is needed at the hand washing sink. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspection history
17 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in second floor storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed openings along baseboards in staff washroom and missing baseboards along walls in rear office and storage areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings along baseboards and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
3 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: New wood shelf organizer installed in walk in pantry. Instructed to seal all shelves. Correct and 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: The interior of all reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all food build up and spills. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Mechanical ventilation in need of installation. New unit on site waiting to be installed. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed 1/4" gap on bottom left corner of east exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed in the incredible threes and fours children room dead insects in the storage shelving unit. Instructed to remove all dead insects, clean, and sanitize all affetced areas and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: 4-101.19 observed raw wood surfaces on bases of equipment in prep area. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces and 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: 4-602.13 observed the food storage/equipment shelving units in the food prep area with slight debris build up. Instructed to clean and sanitize said equipment and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 observed self-closing device in poor repair in washroom near kitchen. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed peeling paint on walls and openings along baseboards in hallway, first floor and second floor classroom and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed in the incredible threes and fours children room dead insects in the storage shelving unit. Instructed to remove all dead insects, clean, and sanitize all affetced areas and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed 1/4" gap on bottom left corner of east exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: 4-101.19 observed raw wood surfaces on bases of equipment in prep area. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces and 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: Observed the food storage/equipment shelving units in the food prep area with slight debris build up. Instructed to clean and sanitize said equipment and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.14 observed self-closing device in poor repair in washroom near kitchen. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed peeling paint on walls and openings along baseboards in hallway, first floor and second floor classroom and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs foods (chicken 177.6f and milk (40.8f) has been prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times when tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012, citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed hot water(140.7f-141.6f at hand washing sinks in staff washrooms above maximum of 120f. Instructed manager to maintain hot water at 100f-120fat all hand washing sinks. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued
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 1/4" gap on bottom left corner of east exit door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed disposable cups stored on floor in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & 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: Observed raw wood surfaces on bases of equipment in prep area. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed self-closing device in poor repair in washroom near kitchen. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on walls and openings along baseboards in hallway, first floor and second floor classroom and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when (beef 151.9) served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food.priority foundation 7-38-010
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and/or diarrheal events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of mice activitiy in facility. There are 50-100 droppings scattered throughout the facility. Instructed manager to remove droppings, clean,sanitize and seek service from pest control company. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a) citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a front entrance door not completely rodent proofed.must completely rodent proof door by sealing 1/4 gap at the bottom of the door.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing and water damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen.instructed manager to replace and repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy for employees health. Instructed (pic) to provide. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed (pic) to provide with all the necessary items outlined in policy including disposable gloves, face mask, disposable mop and appropriate sanitizer to kill the norovirus. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow preventive device on mop sink faucet. Instructed to install.
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: Faucet at handwashing sink in poor repair, loose. Must repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
License · Pass
3 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: Clean all cubbies and window ledges in all classrooms and shelves in second floor lounge and storage area. Clean guard on water fountain in kitchen.
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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: Clean floors along walls in closet in staff lounge.
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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: Seal openings in walls near cubbies in toddler room. Seal all openings along baseboards in utility room. Seal all openings in walls and ceilings, around pipe fittings, electrical outlets, along baseboards, etc in all first and second floor areas.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 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: Clean all cubbies and window ledges in all classrooms and shelves in second floor lounge and storage 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: Seal openings in walls near cubbies in toddler room. Seal all openings along baseboards in utility room. Seal all openings in walls and ceilings, around pipe fittings, electrical outlets, along baseboards, etc in all areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield in kitchen.
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation not corrected:18-observed 10 mice droppings on floor, cubbies and ledges in classroom near kitchen, 20 mice droppings on floor in corners in first floor furnace room,5 mice droppings inside cabinet under sink in second floor west washroom, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor inside closet near second floor west washroom, 10 mice droppings on bottom shelves and 10 mice droppings on floor inside closet in second floor lounge, 10 mice droppings on floor along walls in second floor furnace room, 5 mice droppings scattered on floor between tub and sink in second floor washroom near office, 20 mice droppings scattered on floor inside closet in second floor storage area near office washroom. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Critical violation 7-42-090
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean all cubbies and window ledges in all classrooms and shelves in second floor storage area.
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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: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in all classroom, furnace room, closets, and storage areas.
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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: Seal openings in walls near cubbies in toddler room. Seal all openings along baseboards in utility room. Seal all openings in walls and ceilings, around pipe fittings, electrical outlets, along baseboards, etc in all areas. Clean all light shields in kitchen.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed over 30 mice droppings on bottom shelves of cubbies in toddler room, 20 mice droppings on floor near exposed sink and cubbies in middle classroom, 10 mice droppings on floor near refrigerator and exposed sink, 10 mice droppings on floor and window ledges, 10 mice droppings on floor in southwest corner in classroom near kitchen, 20 mice droppings on floor in corners in first floor furnace room, 5 mice droppings inside cabinet under sink in second floor west washroom, 10 mice droppings scattered on floor inside closet near second floor west washroom, 10 mice droppings on bottom shelves and 10 mice droppings inside closet in second floor lounge area, 10 mice droppings on floor along walls and corners in second floor furnace room. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #1946932 on 7-21-16:38-provide hot/tempered water at sink in rear toddler washroom near office. Serious violation 7-42-090
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean all cubbies and window ledges in all classrooms and shelves in second floor storage area.
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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: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in all classroom, furnace room, closets, and storage areas.
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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: Seal openings in walls near cubbies in toddler room. Seal all openings along baseboards in utility room. Seal all openings in walls and ceilings, around pipe fittings, electrical outlets, along baseboards, etc in all areas. Clean all light shields in kitchen.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 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: Install an attached metal drainboard on 3-compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Repair self-closing device on washroom door in prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Provide hot/tempered water at sink in rear toddler washroom near office.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed 20 mice droppings on floor along walls and in southeast corner near refrigerator, 15 mice droppings scattered along walls in rear office, 15 mice droppings on floor along walls inside closet in second floor dry storage area, 2 mice droppings on window ledge in classroom near prep area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Install an attached metal drainboard on 3-compartment sink.
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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: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in prep area, rear office, first and second floor furnace rooms, and closet in second floor dry storage 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: Seal openings along baseboards in kitchen. Seal openings around pipe fittings under sink in first floor washroom near furnace room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Repair self-closing device on washroom door in prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Provide hot/tempered water at sink in rear toddler washroom near office.
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Pass
License · Pass
6 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: Instructed to recaulk around the washbowls in the 1st fl toilet rooms.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintaiin the interior of the mopsink. Remove paint from knobs and surface.
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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: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors in the mopsink closet and furnace 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: Instructed to clean and maintain the vents in the toilet and class rooms. Remove dirt/dust build up.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to increase the water pressure in the 2nd fl rear toilet room. Maintain same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide a drainboard to the 3-compartment sinks. Maintain same.
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Pass
License · Pass
6 general Show violations
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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: Clean floors in furnace room. Elevate all stock off floor in second floor dry storage 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: Clean all wall vents (dust buildup).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Provide light shields in second floor prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Repair self closing device in first floor kitchen washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Properly install ventilation hooded and ducted to roof above stove in second floor prep area. Stove must fit completely under ventilation hood. Repair exposed sink in first floor kitchen (slow draining). Install an attached metal drainboard on 3-compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Organize second floor storage area.
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