Memito's Academy for Children

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 14, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper storage of food item in plastic grocery bag in refrigerator in the kitchen. Instructed to use proper food grade storage bags/containers.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

2. Dec 17, 2024 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following plumbing fixtures in poor repair: employee restroom (towards front of building) handwashing sink faucet leaking when turned to cold water supply, small infant room (next to building entrance) handwashing sink drain plumbing leaking when faucet is turned on. Both handwashing sinks in poor repair but functional for use in handwashing with adequate hot and cold water accessible at time of license inspection. Instructed to repair or replace the listed handwashing sink fixtures and maintain all plumbing fixtures in good repair at all times.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

3. May 23, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed mop being stored improperly. Instructed to store mop properly and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris and lent in the toddler bathroom vent. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Jun 8, 2023 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

5. Feb 2, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Found damaged ceiling tiles in the restroom located in "room 1". Must replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Found dust build up on a ceiling vent cover above the microwave in the kitchen area. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Nov 20, 2020 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no kit and procedure for responding to vomit and diarrhea on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain procedure and kit with all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up of mold on caulk around 3 compartment sink located in kitchen. Instructed to remove caulk, clean, sanitize, re-caulk, and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Jan 8, 2019 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Jan 4, 2019 Fail

   License · Fail

   1 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No certified food manager was present while tcs foods were being prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while 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

9. Jan 3, 2018 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris inside drawers and inside spoon containers in same drawers under the prep tables. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

10. Jan 11, 2017 Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from lid of grease trap at 3- comp sink in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up on shelving units in classroom #5,cubbies in classroom #6.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tile in classroom #1 & 2.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in classroom #1 and infants.

11. May 31, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the cooler ,freezer and toaster oven, not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tile, in kitchen, and need to repaint newly patched walls in classroom 2,4,5,6,and 7.

12. Jan 13, 2015 Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Observed foodhandler not wearing hair restraints.