Gifted Children Academy

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 27, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Remove food debris inside the microwave

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Leaking pipe under the three compartment sink in the kitchen.repair issue.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Clean floor under shelves(dust and debris).clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Aug 11, 2023 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

3. Feb 6, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. Aug 19, 2021 Pass

   License · Pass

   No violations

5. May 6, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago sanittaion manager on premises while handling tcs foods. (handles milk, chicken,etc.)priority foundation. Citation isuued. 7-38-012. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

6. Aug 12, 2019 Pass

   License · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Grimes on can opener blade,instructed to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Clean interior of microwave specially upper panel,encrusted food.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

7. Jul 19, 2018 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

8. Aug 3, 2017 Conditional

   License · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted no city of chicago certified manager on site when potentially hazardous foods such as poured milk,hot cooked chicken and mashed potatoes are prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted rugs on floor at toddler play areas dirty.instructed management to clean.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted floors at toddler play area with encrusted food and dirt on floors.instructed management to clean.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted vents in ceiling dusty at toddler play area.instructed management to clean.

9. Feb 7, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted cabinets over 3-comp sink -cabinet doors loose. Instructed management to repair.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted loose faucet handle(hot water side)needs repair at east side toddler area

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted food handler not wearing hair restraint while serving food.instructed management foodhandlers need to wear hair restraints when cooking,preparing and serving food.food handler complied.

10. Apr 27, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

11. Apr 20, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • 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 exit door in pre-k room not rodent proofed. 1/4 inch gap at bottom of door. Instructed to install proper theshold to prevent rodent entry and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor corners in the kitchen, pre-k and toddler rooms 1 & 2, with dirt and debris. Also, broken floor tiles in front of toilet room in toodler 2 room. Instructed to clean, sanitize 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 dirty walls in the kitchen, toilet room in toddler 2 room, peeling paint in toilet room in staff toilet room, and peeling paint around exposed hand sink in toddler 1 room. Instructed to clean, repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose faucet in toilet room in toddler 2 room. Ventilation not working in said toilet room. Also, loose steps on basement staircase. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter at the top and bottom of the basement staircase. Instructed to clean and organize to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.

12. Aug 20, 2015 Pass

    License · 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 can opener not clean(accumulation from can shaving),instructed to clean and maintain

13. Sep 26, 2013 Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop sinks used as storage. Instructed to remove items from inside mop sinks, must be accessible.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dust/debris on floor inside the furnace storages in each class room,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: Peeling paint by the mop sink in kitchen,instructed to remove and repaint,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material