Creme de la Creme

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 - observed employee unisex bathroom in hall next to kitchen to be missing covered trash can. Instructed manager to provide covered trash can in every unisex bathroom.

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

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING RECENT SERVICE REPORTS OR THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. LAST PEST CONTROL REPORT FROM MARCH 2024. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION AS SPECIFIED IN THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER PROVIDED PRINTED UPDATED REPORTS AND UPDATED IDPH CERTIFICATE BY END OF INSPECTION.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed cold water faucet of classroom sink in library room to be leaking heavily when cold water is turned on. Instructed manager to service and maintain faucet handle in good repair.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed employee unisex bathroom in hall next to kitchen to be missing covered trash can. Instructed manager to provide covered trash can in every unisex bathroom.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 03/25/2024, report #2591570: #56) 6-304.11 - observed mechanical ventilationnot working in the unisex employee washrooms. Must repair and maintain. Priority foundation violation: 7-42-090, citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed handle at the hand washing sink in kitchen food prep area too tight to turn on cold water. Must reapir handle and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed mechanical refrigeration not working in the unisex employee washrooms. Must repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dist build up on ventilation vent above oven in kitche food preparation area. Must clean and maintain vent clean at all times.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: All bulk foods not stored in the original containers must be labeled with the product common name.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Must install a splash guard on the left side of the kitchen handwashing sink between the sink and metal rack storage shelving.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving. Must be a smooth, cleanable surface.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic wrap as a splash guard at the wall mounted backflow preventer at the dish machine.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Soiled mop heads must be stored inverted at the utility service sink between use.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 7-11-22 report #2560521. #47- 4-201.11- broken rubber gasket inside the three-door reach-in coolers in the kitchen. Repair/replace. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in a sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross-contamination. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gasket inside the three-door reach-in coolers in the kitchen. Repair/replace

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

Inspector’s note: Rust on wall metal shelf above three compartment sink,not cleanable.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.

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

Inspector’s note: Can opener holder with debris,instructed to clean and maintain.keep blade clean

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard boxes as shelf liner in prep area. Surface must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material. Must replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Black slime substance inside floor drain under three compartment sink.instructed to clean and maintain

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers with common food names; cereal, sugar, etc., when food has been removed from original packaging. Instructed to maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Must invert dishes in the food prep area to prevent contamination. Instructed to maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean debris from floor in the electrical closet, instructed to maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust from filter in the kitchen hood, instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and dust on floor behind and between refrigeration units in kitchen food prep area and in the eletrical room along wallbase. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dust accumulation on walls and ceiling inside washroom located between art and music rooms and in the kitchen prep area above food storage shelving. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair loose knob on the hanwashing sink in the toddler's b toilet room and increase hot water pressure at the same hand sink. Must repair and maintain. Ventilation not working inside the toddler's classroom d. Must repair and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Thermometer needed inside refrigerator in the toddler's classroom #6. Must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager on site while potentially hazardous foods; chicken, yogurt, and milk, are being prepared or served. A certified manger must be on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace cutting boards in kitchen, black grooves present. Must replace door gasket on refrigerator in infant room e. Instructed to maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean contact surfaces in the staff lounge, food & liquid debris present. Interior contact surface of freezer/cooler in infant rooms a & c. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors in the following areas; toddler c, staff lounge, creme prep, grade 2 toilet room, diaper changing room, laundry room. Also, floors in closet room in the computer room and water heater closet. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace/repair stained ceiling tile in the creme tv room and detail clean the walls in the staff lounge. Instructed to maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean light shields in the kitchen and creme tv room, unknown debris present. Instructed to maintain. Also, install working lights in the toddler room a/b toilet room,c, and d. Burned out lights present. Instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair loose knobs on exposed hands sinks throughout classrooms. Increase hot water pressure at the exposed hand sink in the haircutting studio. Instructed to maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: Must organize clutter present in closets throughout classrooms, hot water closet, and closet in hallway. Elevate items 6" off floors to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty and no certificate posted to view while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared,handled and served at this time such as (beans,cheese tortilla,milk,etc.)must be on site at all times.(serious 7-38-012)

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from cubbies in toddler a & c,refrigerator & window sills in toddler a.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from floor in infants b near refrigerator,infants c and floor drain in kitchen.must repair or replace torn carpet in gym ,library and coconut theatre,damaged floor tile in krem t.v coat closet.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged wall trim and wall base in kitchen near rear door,toddler a-stained ceiling tile,toddler c- stained ceiling tile,gard 2-missing wall tile near window,krem t.v remove molded caulk at hand sink in classroom & loose wall paper,art room- stained ceiling tile,music room -damaged wall base.must clean light shields in infants b,gard 2,music room,creative movement,infants d & e.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in infants c,music room,creative movement,infants d closet,art room,creme prep near shelving units.must clean walls in infants b under hand sink in class room,infants d in closet. Must adjust threshold at electrical door and gym door.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace burnt out lights in kitchen,toddler c toilet room,toddler d room,library,infants b, c,d & e room,creative movements,art room,creme prep,gard 2 , & gym.

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

Inspector’s note: Must adjust hot water at hand sink in hallway girls to stay on longer.must repair or replace leaky faucet at infants c hand sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in toddler c & d toiletrooms,creative movements in closet.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from lower cabinets,reach in freezer in kitchen,staff lounge microwave,counter tops.toddler club a-b cubbies.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from floor & drains in kitchen, clean debri from floor in toddler c & d,art room closet,krem tv,store ,staff lounge.must repair or replace damaged floor tile in kitchen,krem tv coat room floor tiles,infant e room floor trim ,coconut theatre & large motor room torn carpet

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged wall trim,wall panel in kitchen,damaged wall base in music room,damaged walltile in garderie 2,stained ceiling tiles in toddler club a-b,toddler c,art room,krem tv,staff lounge,loose wall paper in krem tv,door closure on art room toiletroom door in poor repair.must clean food debri from light shields & ceiling tiles in kitchen,light shields in toddler club a-b,music room,walls & light shields in infants d ,walls in staff lounge,light shields in creme preparatory,wall vents in large motor room.must adjust threshold at kitchen door,large motor room door. Must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in toddler c & d,krem-tv,coconut theatre,staff lounge.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace burnout light in toddler c toiletroom,art room,creme prepatory room,large motor room.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet handle at hand sink in infants e.

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

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove, or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in closets in toddler c & d room,computer lab,art room,large storage room,creme prepatory,garderie 2 & 3.

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

Inspector’s note: Observeded storage closets cluttered. Must organize and maintain storage closets to deter any rodent or insect harborage.

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 no pest control log book in place. Must provide and maintain pest control log book from licensed pest control company. Observed doors leading to outside from kitchen and other doors leading to outside throughout center not rodent proof. All doors must be rodent proof and maintained. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Observeded storage closets cluttered. Must organize and maintain storage closets to deter any rodent or insect harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor drain under kitchen three compartment sink dirty with debris. Must clean and maintain.