Pass

Smart From The Start

4133-4139 W Armitage AVE, Chicago, IL 60639

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 26, 2026

Smart From The Start was last inspected on October 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

October 26, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 critical1 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage in kitchen and in classroom a sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

    Official wording (code 47)

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

Inspection history

20 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed base column of wall in hallway near staff toilet to be damaged. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain area smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  4. Fail

    License · Fail

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 door prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature 55.2f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Prep cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed containers of sugar, rice and cereal not labeled with common name of food. Instructed to label all food storage containers with common name of food when food is not in orginal container.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed gap at leftside bottom of front exit outer door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris around the dumpster. Instructed the manager to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled bases of wall, floors and corners on both sides of oven. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Observed soiled floor and along bases of wall underneath three compartment sink. Instructed to clean 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 missing ceiling vent cover in orange classroom. Instructed to replace missing ceiling vent cover in orange classroom and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dusty ceiling vent cover in orange classroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed non working exhaust hood in kitchen. Instructed to repair exhaust hood and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  5. Fail

    License Re-Inspection · Fail

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: observed containers of sugar, rice and cereal not labeled with common name of food. Instructed to label all food storage containers with common name of food when food is not in orginal container.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed gap at leftside bottom of front exit outer door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed soiled bases of wall, floors and corners on both sides of oven. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Observed soiled floor and along bases of wall underneath three compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed missing ceiling vent cover in orange classroom. Instructed to replace missing ceiling vent cover in orange classroom and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed dusty ceiling vent cover in orange classroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-304.11: observed non working exhaust hood in kitchen. Instructed to repair exhaust hood and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4): observed previous core violation from inspection report #2569270 dated 01/06/2023 not corrected. Instructed to correct. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued observed no lighting in pantry in kitchen. Must provide adequate lighting.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  6. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods held at improper temperatures ranging between 50.2-59.9f, milk(50.2f), turkey(50.5f), yogurt(50.9f), cheese cubes(59.9f), shredded cheese(53.1f), american cheese(51.1f) and cream cheese(52.2f). Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded food valued at $167 weighing 60lbs. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two door refrigerator in kitchen used to hold cold tcs foods at an improper ambient temperature of 55.8f. Instructed all cold holding units must be maintained at 41f or below. Corrected on site held for inspection tag placed on two door refrigerator. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot running water at improper minimum temperature. Water temperature ranging from 59.2-96.3f. Instructed management to provide and maintain hot running water at or above 110f at 3 compartment sink and at or above 100f at all handwashing sinks. Instructed hot water generation shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the retail food establishment. Corrected on site hot water throughout facility restored before conclusion of inspection. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed containers of sugar, rice and cereal not labeled with common name of food. Instructed to label all food storage containers with common name of food when food is not in orginal container.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed gap at leftside bottom of front exit outer door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling vent cover in orange classroom. Instructed to replace missing ceiling vent cover in orange classroom 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 soiled bases of wall, floors and corners on both sides of oven. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Observed soiled floor and along bases of wall underneath three compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dusty ceiling vent cover in orange classroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed non working exhaust hood in kitchen. Instructed to repair exhaust hood and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation from inspection report #2569270 dated 01/06/2023 not corrected. Instructed to correct. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued observed no lighting in pantry in kitchen. Must provide adequate lighting.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at 2nd hand sink to the right in kids bathroom. Must maintain with hot and cold running water at all times at a water temperature of 100.0f or above through a mixing valve or combination faucet.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no lighting in pantry in kitchen. Must provide adequate lighting.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  8. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found missing handwashing signage in the childrens restroom. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found the faucet on the 3rd handwashing sink from the left in the childrens restroom disconnected from the sink. Found the 2nd handwashing sink from the right in the childrens restroom slow draining. Must repair sinks and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found no lighting in the mens restroom and poor lighting in the dry storage area. Must replace burned out light bulbs and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Found missing handwashing signage in the childrens restroom. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate hot water throughout the facility at time of inspection. Observed hot water at all handwashing sinks and the 3 compartment sink to be 64.0f - 78.0f during inspection. Facility must provide a sufficient capacity of hot water to meet the peak hot water demands throughout facility. All handwashing sinks must provide and maintain a hot water temperature of at least 100f at all times, and the 3 compartment sink must provide and maintain a hot water temperature of at least 110f for all dishwashing. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Found the faucet on the 3rd handwashing sink from the left in the childrens restroom disconnected from the sink. Found the 2nd handwashing sink from the right in the childrens restroom slow draining. Must repair sinks and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found no lighting in the mens restroom and poor lighting in the dry storage area. Must replace burned out light bulbs and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in kitchen food preparation area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary items in rear storage room. Must remove clutter and unnecesary items to prevent rodent harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.15. Inspector Comments: 1/4 GAP ON THE BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF RODENT/INSECTS.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-202.16. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVES IN THE PANTRY OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ONLY 5 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL EMPLOYEES WHO CONDUCT FOOD HANDLER ACTIVITIES (EX. HANDLES FOOD, SERVE CHILDREN, OR WASH UTENSILS). AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  12. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: - OBSERVED TOYS IN THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE RAINBOW ROOM. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE TOYS AND THAT ALL HANDWASH SINKS MUST BE USED FOR ONLY HANDWASHING. AFTER TOYS WERE REMOVED, OBSERVED THE TEACHER PROCEEDED TO WASH TOYS IN THE SAME HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY ALL HANDWASH SINKS ARE TO BE USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. ANY TOY OR DISH WASHING MUST TAKE PLACE IN A DESIGNATED SINK FOR WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. -

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: - OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED THE HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASH AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE 66.9F-89.8F DURING INSPECTION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SUFFICIENT CAPACITY OF HOT WATER TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALL HANDWASH SINKS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F AT ALL TIMES, AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 110F FOR ALL DISHWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. -

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: - 1/4 gap on the bottom left side of the front entrance door. Instructed to rodent/insects proofed the door. -

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: - observed milk crates being used as shelves in the pantry of the kitchen. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning. -

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: - floor along the wall base,all corner in the kitchen prep area with dirt and dust accumulated. Instructed to clean and maintain. -

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: - burned out light bulbs in the prep area and missing end caps to hold the plastic light shield. Must replace light bulbs and provide end caps. -

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: - observed only 5 food handler certificates on site. Must provide food handler training to all employees who conduct food handler activities (ex. Handles food, serve children, or wash utensils). And maintain certificates on site. -

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  13. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. 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

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No clean up rocedure for vomiting and diarrheal events . Instructed to provide and provide cleaning supplies kit. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No visible thermometr inside the refrigerator. Instructed to provide and must be visible.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: 1/4 gap on the bottom left side of the front entrance door. Instructed to rodent/insects proofed the door.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth for wiping the prep tables,chopping board,coolers, must be stored on a bucket with sanitizng solution in between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling vent cover in both staff washrooms with dust build-up. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor along the wall base,all corner in the kitchen prep area with dirt and dust accumulated. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Burned out light bulbs in the prep area and missing end caps to hold the plastic light shield. Must replace light bulbs and provide end caps.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  14. 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: Observed damaged/broken drawer for utensils storage under prep table. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed minor debris on floor under/next to stove and next to refrigerator in food prep area. 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 food spills on wall next to stove. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed water stained/damaged ceiling above 3-compartment sink in food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wearing hair restraint at this time of inspection while she was preparing food in food prep area. Instructed to wear hair restraints at all times in food prep area.

  15. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND TOILET IN STAFF FAR RIGHT TOILET ROOM .

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN ORANGE ROOM.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN ORANGE ROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN RED & BLUE CLASS ROOM AND END CAPS IN KITCHEN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT 3RD HAND SINK IN CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PURPLE ROOM CLOSET

  16. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Observed hand washing facilities for staff and students not maintained.observed no paper towels at hand sink in prep area,blue & orange class room hand sinks and childrens toilet room hand sinks.director went to store to purchase towels during inspection.must provide soap and towels at all hand sinks at all times.(critical 7-38-030)

    • 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 evidence of appx. 100 rodent droppings on floor in dry food storage area,on floor next to stove and under 3- comp sink,blue & orange class room lower vanity at hand sink,yellow room on floor in music area,staff lounge in between file cabinets.also live ants crawling on floor near 3- comp sink.also, front exit door has a appx."1/2" along bottom & appx."3/4" along side,rear door appx."3/4" along bottom.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/13/17.(serious 7-38-020)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on dry food storage shelving units.

    • 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 missing floor tiles around toilet in staff far right toilet room and at entry door in vestibule.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged ceiling in orange room.must clean dust build up from vents in orange room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields and end caps in red & blue class room and end caps in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose faucet at 3rd hand sink in childrens toilet room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer for refrigerator in orange class room

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in purple room closet.

  17. 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: Observed the rear two door cooler not maintained. Condensation line disconnected, ice build up inside, instructed to repair/maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the kitchen cabinets not clean, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor under and around equipment 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 ceiling vents over class rooms dusty, instructed to clean.

  18. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous food at improper temperature. Observed about 7 pounds of cooked ground beef inside plastic container on table at kitchen. 7 pounds ground beef at 91.0f. Disposed of 7 pounds cooked ground beef monetary value about 15.00 dollars. Critical violation. 7-38-005a.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly. Must store inverted.

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    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing light shields in kitchen prep area, storage area shall be provided.

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