Pass

School of Life Preschool

5501 S la Salle St, Chicago, IL 60621

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60621 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jan 16, 2025

School of Life Preschool was last inspected on January 16, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

January 16, 2025 · License

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

17 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signage for hand washing at the handwashing sinks in the kitchen/toilet rooms. Instructed to provide signage and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior/exterior of the cooking equipment in the kitchen area with dirt/grease/food. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the ceiling in the classrooms. Also, water stained ceiling tiles in the kids toilet room and the storage area across from the office. Instructed to scrape and paint ceiling in the classrooms and replace the water stained ceiling tiles. Maintain all.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the food handler certificate of one employee not ansi approved and another staff that didn't provide proof that they took the course. Instructed to provide ansi approved adequate proof of the food handler's requirements. Maintain same.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no ambient air thermometer in the mini cooler in the infant/toddler room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.11: observed ice build up on the inside of the mini cooler in the infant/toddler room. Instructed to remove ice build up and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed on the interior of the microwave in the food storage area with food splatters. Instructed to clean said equipment and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer in the mini cooler in the infant/toddler room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      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: Observed evidence of pest activity. Observed approximately 25 mice droppings in the following areas: in the food prep area in the crevices inside of the ovens, on the floor in the mopsink/hotwater tank storage area, on the floor in the food storage area on the side of the shelving unit, on the floor near the exit door behind the blue cubbies, on the floor near the stairs in the pre-school room, and in the lower compartment of one of the cubbie units near the preschool room. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a), citation issued

      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 ice build up on the inside of the mini cooler in the infant/toddler room. Instructed to remove ice build up and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed on the interior of the microwave in the food storage area with food splatters. Instructed to clean said equipment and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed at the bottom of the walls surrounding the hot water tank in the mop sink area with a hole and damaged. Instructed to seal the said hole and repair the damaged walls.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed an appx. "1-2" gap along bottom of interior adjacent door in classroom.must make door tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves in kitchen.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky stopper handle at middle compartment at 3- comp sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained and missing ceiling tiles in kids and staff toilet rooms.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in storage area and classrooms.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace burntout light at hood of cooking equipment and in kids toilet room.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No vomit or diarrhea procedure on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed both doors in the gym leading to the prep area with an approximate 1 1/2 gap. Instructed to close gaps to protect against pests

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  8. Fail

    License · Fail

    4 critical5 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 at the time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. 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 vomit or diarrhea procedure on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE TEACHERS TOILET ROOM (52.2F), CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM(52.7) AND HAND SINK(78.1) IN THE CLASSROOM NOT REACHING A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. A HAND WASHING MUST BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100 F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed fruit cups in the refrigerator not labeled. Food prepared and held for more than 24 hours shall be properly labeled to indicate the day or date in which the food shall be discarded. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No food measuring device on site. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      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: Observed both doors in the gym leading to the prep area with an approximate 1 1/2 gap. Instructed to close gaps to protect against pests.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE PREP AREA, TEACHER TOILET ROOM, AND CLASSROOM.THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE OF CRAWLING INSECTS, RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Found no chlorine sanitizing testing devices for the bleach used on premises. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling tiles missing in the teacher toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed light under hood non-functional. Must repair and maintain.

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside refuse receptacle not rodent proof and properly maintained, garbage is overflowing and lids are in disrepair. Instructed person in charge to clean garbage area, obtain lids for rodent proof and maintain. Critical Violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violation not corrected for inspection 1981526 performed on 1-17-2017.REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AND HANDLE(S) AT 3 COMARTMENT SINK. Must Maintain. Serious Violation 7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed light under hood non-functional. Must repair and maintain.

  11. Pass

    License · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Paint rusty storage racks inside walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove dust build-up from lockers, and from coils inside walk-in cooler. Clean can opener and sleeve in food prep area. Clean the interior of the microwave in kitchen food prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal cracks in baseboards near washroom. Clean debris from light shields where present.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet and handle(s) at 3 comartment sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all articles stored on floors throughout 6 inches.

  12. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  13. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 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 40 mice droppings on lower shelf of prep table and within pots/pans and on top of containers on storage shelf across from prep table in same area of kitchen located off of gym room. Must remove droppings clean/sanitize affected areas. Contact pest control for service to minimize/eliminate problem. Serious violation 7-38-020 issued.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove heavy dust build up on vents at wall above between walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean/sanitize floors in kitchen area along wall base at corners. Remove excess water on floor of. Walk-in cooler in kitchen area, keep dry.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean wall of food spills behind/below prep table in kitchen area.

  14. Pass

    License · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • 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 shelving units in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from shelving units in walk in cooler.must recaulk vanity trim at hand sink in students (g) toiletroom.

    • 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 & missing floor tiles at front entry door & in classroom.must clean floor in walk in cooler.

    • 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 missing wall outlet in staff breakroom and stained ceiling tiles & damaged trim at door in same area,water damaged ceiling & walls at windows in classrooms & hole in wall near window in same area,loose and missing wall bases & upper wall tile in kitchen,damaged wall next to hot water tank.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace missing water faucet handle at mopsink.

    • 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 break room.

  15. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  16. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical5 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: No soap,soap dispensor or hand drying devices at the exposed hand sink in the kitchen and childrens toilet rooms. Must provide.violation 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: Found 35 mice dropping in the water heater room instructed to clean up the area and call your pest control tech to come here service this establishments. Must provide a pest control license# 051-. None was found on the reciepts or in the log book. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean all the cubbies, toys and childrens furnature. Remove the ice from the walkin freezer and clean it.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floors in the water heater room and in the food and dry store rooms has dust dirt and debris on them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal holes in the walls in the water heater room and store rooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide working ventilation to to toilet rooms.

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