Precious Little One's Learning Center
22-26 E 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60637
Children's Services Facility ZIP 60637 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Apr 24, 2026
Precious Little One's Learning Center was last inspected on April 24, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
April 24, 2026 · License
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
23 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a water stained ceiling tile on the ceiling in the utility room; instructed to replace. Observed loose wall coving at the base of the wall by the utility sink; instructed to reattach where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
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 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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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing handwash signage in toddler bathroom and classroom sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.
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 evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 40 mouse droppings on the floor of all three furnace rooms. Management instructed to clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Advised for additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
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: Must remove unnecessary articles and clutter in classroom where desktop computers and boxes are stored on the floor. Organize and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the rear class room, laundry room and teachers wash room. Must replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors between the counter and refrigerator to remove debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · 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(disposable cups, plates, etc) stored in east water heater room. Instructed manager to remove. Single-service and single-use articles may not be stored in mechanical rooms. Observed single-service articles stored on floor. 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 ice buildup in small refrigerator in east classroom. Instructed manager to defrost and maintain. Observed raw wood storage shelving in east mechanical/storage room. Instructed manager to seal/paint and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation form inspection report# 2301080 dated 7/15/2019 #38 observed 10 small flying insects on wall and cabinets in kitchen area. Also noted over 25 mice droppings in various areas: cabinet in yellow room, furnace areas and along wall base and in corners. Must remove clean and sanitize affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Observed over 40 mice droppings in various areas of unused classroom at rear on shelf and several in classroom at far east front classroom. Also still noted several small flying insects in kitchen. Must correct, remove clean/sanitize affected areas. Priority violation 7-42-090.
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical4 general1 paperwork 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 policy in place for employee health. Must provide. 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: No procedures for responding to vomit and diarrhea events. Must provide also with kit. 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 10 small flying insects on wall and cabinets in kitchen area. Also noted over 25 mice droppings in various areas: cabinet in yellow room, furnace areas and along wallbase and in corners. Must remove clean and sanitize affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).
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: Must remove unnecessary articles and clutter in blue classroom organize and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean along wallbase in classrooms to remove cobwebs and dust build-up.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must seal openings around pipes under cabinet in yellow room.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of food handler training.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · 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 20 mice droppings scattered on duct equipment near furnace, 10 mice droppings scattered on shelves in east paper good/furnace room. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize areas. Serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed dust and debris on toy shelves and cubbies in classroom areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all shelving units. Clean all shelves in east furnace/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: Observed missing floor tiles in front entrance area. Instructed manager to replace floor tiles. Floors must be smooth and easily cleanable. Floors need cleaning in all laundry, utility and furnace 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: Observed openings in lower wall in green room and upper wall in east furnace/storage area. Instructed manager to seal all openings in walls and ceilings in all areas. Replace missing baseboards near front entrance.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Properly store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding. Store all equipment away from walls and corners in storage areas for easy cleaning and pest control.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Clean floors in both furnace closets. Organize and maintain closets, elevate items from floors of both closets.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Clean floors in both furnace closets. Organize and maintain closets, elevate items from floors of both closets.
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Pass
License 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: Must detail clean the interior of all student storage cubbies. (personal storage cubbies and toy and book storage cubbies)also detail clean the interior of all storage cabinets. Must also clean and sanitize the staff reach in cooler in the rear storage closet and remove rancid smells and old food.
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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: Must detail clean and sanitize floors in class rooms, furnace rooms, the storage closet, in the kitchen and in washrooms. Must remove mice droppings, dust and other debris. Remove moisture from the floors in washrooms.
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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: Must replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout premises.
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Fail
License · 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: Noted evidence of rodents on site. Noted approximately 40 mice droppings scattered in all class rooms, along walls, under area rugs,in student storage cubbies, in book and toy storage cubbies, inside storage cabinets, in furnace rooms, in the mop sink closet behind the hot water heater, in the kitchen and throughout premises. Must remove droppings, sanitize affected areas and have the pest control company service areas. Serious citation issued 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior of all student storage cubbies. (personal storage cubbies and toy and book storage cubbies)also detail clean the interior of all storage cabinets. Must also clean and sanitize the staff reach in cooler in the rear storage closet and remove rancid smells and old food.
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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: Must detail clean and sanitize floors in class rooms, furnace rooms, the storage closet, in the kitchen and in washrooms. Must remove mice droppings, dust and other debris. Remove moisture from the floors in washrooms.
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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: Must replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout premises.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove unnecessary items in the rear storage closet, in furnace rooms and in the mop sink closet and better organize remaining items. Must store all items 6 inches off the floor. Noted excessive debris and building material in the rear exterior of the building. Must remove to minimize rodent harborage.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP IN ALL CLASSROOMS CUBBIES,TOY & BOOK SHELVES.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE 2 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND FURNANCE ROOM.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of rodent dropping infestation throughout premises appx 200 or more scattered in various areas such as on floor in kitchen next to refrigerator & behind grease trap at 3- comp sink.green room on block & toy shelves,on floor behind same shelving units,next to cots,behind book shelf,computer table,behind cubbies,on carpet.blue room on toy shelf,in toiletroom inside of changing table,in storage room adjacent to blue room in between clutter on floor,in furnace room adjacent to storage room on floor in between clutter on floor.laundry room on floor next to wash machine & hot water tank.orange room at art table,cubbies,on floor at toy shelf.blue room south on floor at reading area.infants room on toy shelf,inside of changing table cabinet,behind storage cabinet also in adjacent furnance room.orange room east on shelving units.green room east at art easle,block area,floor & to
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear properly with handles in upright position.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean mold build up from 3- comp sink basin.must clean food debri from microwave,prep tables,rolling carts.must clean dust build up in all classrooms cubbies,window sills,toy & book shelves.
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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: Must replace or repair stained ceiling tiles in infants room & blue room,loose wall bases in green room east,missing walloutlet cover in kitchen,loose wall trim at rear door in greenroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must replace burntout light in in blue room.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet at 3- comp sink.must provide 2 sink stoppers for 3- comp sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must replace broken thermometer in kitchen refrigerator.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove,organize articles off of floor & away from walls in all storage areas and furnance room,mop sink closet.
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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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: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles front hallway over table, and in rear child, and adult restrooms, instructed to replace.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must properly extend the drain pipe from the rear hot water heater over the floor drain or provide a drip pan. (east)
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Fail
License Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Provide a hot holding unit on site to maintain hot foods at 140 degrees f.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: No hot running water at exposed hand sinks in classrooms on the east end of the building. Also no hot running water in the two staff washrooms on the east end of the building. Must make necessary repairs and provide hot running water at all hand washing facilities. Critical violation.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must properly extend the drain pipe from the large hot water heater over the floor drain or provide a drip pan.
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Fail
License-Task Force · Fail
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: No hot running water at exposed hand sinks in classrooms on the east end of the building. Also no hot running water in the two staff washrooms on the east end of the building. Must make necessary repairs and provide hot running water at all hand washing facilities. Critical violation.
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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: Noted evidence of rodents on site. Noted approximately 20-25 mice droppings scattered in kitchen behind grease trap,along side refrigerator,scattered on the floor in classrooms and on the interior of student cubbie holes. Also front entrance door not rodent proof. Must repair and make completely insect and rodent proof. Serious violation.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean newly assembled student furniture and playsets and remove wood shavings.
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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: Must detail clean floors in each furnace room and remove debris.
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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: Must remove mold on walls and seal openings along the floor base in the rear west furnace room. Must replace stained ceiling tiles in the rear green classroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must remove mechanical sink in east classroom. All sinks must be properly installed per city code. Must properly extend the drain pipe from the large hot water heater over the floor drain or provide a drip pan.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter and unnecessary items from east furnace room and better organize area.
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