South Loop Early Childhood Center

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 9, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed bowls and a strainer not inverted on the shelf under the food prep table in the food prep area. Instructed to invert to rpevent contamination and maintain.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site, while food was being prepared. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate posted at all times, while foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, no citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Sep 5, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

3. Sep 16, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. Sep 20, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the employee'e toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

5. Sep 15, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-202.12(a) observed inadequate hot water at two handwashing sinks located in the employee toilet rooms. At the time of the inspection, hot water only reached 69.8f at said handwashing sinks. Instructed to always maintain adequate hot water (at 100f) at the hand washing sinks at all times. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the employee's toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

6. Sep 9, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

7. Feb 8, 2019 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

8. Jun 13, 2018 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

9. Jun 11, 2018 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   2 critical Show violations

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

     Facilities to maintain proper temperature

     Inspector’s note: Found inadequate hot holding units on site. Must provide additional hot holding units for operation. Must correct and maintian. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)

   • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperature during storage and service. Found pizza and green beans with internal temperatures of 110-128 degrees. Instructed manager to discard food items. Total value critical violation 7-38-005(a)

10. Jun 7, 2018 Not Ready

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Not Ready

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Found food not protected during service. Hot food pans are being put on a rolling cart and food is being scoop out of pan on to the students plate. There is no hot holding unit and sneeze guard to protect food from any human contamination. There is no separation of food and food service from students. Tables are set up in the hallway with no protection or handwashing. Observed student coughing without covering themselves at the food. Instructed lunchroom manager and asst. Principal to provide proper food protection and separation at all times. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Light sheild needed in dry storage area. Must provide and maintaiin.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Handsink must be provided at serving area. Must install and maintain.

11. Mar 6, 2018 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Found food not protected during service. Hot food pans are being put on a rolling cart and food is being scoop out of pan on to the students plate. There is no hot holding unit and sneeze guard to protect food from any human contamination. There is no separation of food and food service from students. Tables are set up in the hallway with no protection or handwashing. Observed student coughing without covering themselves at the food. Instructed lunchroom manager and asst. Principal to provide proper food protection and separation at all times. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Light sheild needed in dry storage area. Must provide and maintaiin.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Handsink must be provided at serving area. Must install and maintain.

12. Jan 31, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Remove clutter in dry food storage area adjacent to gym room. Organnize and maintain.

13. Jan 28, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed some paint chipping around the handsinks and on the walls next to the toilets in the student washrooms that are located in the classrooms; repaint where needed.

14. Mar 23, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

15. Apr 21, 2014 Pass

    Consultation · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • 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 peeling paint and paint walls around the washbowls in the toilet rooms in classrooms 101 and 102. Some peeling paint observed on wall of room 107 at side of toilet under toilet tissue bar. Some peeling paint observed on wall next to sink in room 103; remove and repaint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace the missing hot water knob on washbowl in the toilet in classroom 103.

16. Apr 1, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • 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 peeling paint and paint walls around the washbowls in the toilet rooms in classrooms 101 and 102. Some peeling paint observed on wall of room 107 at side of toilet under toilet tissue bar. Some peeling paint observed on wall next to sink in room 103; remove and repaint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace the missing hot water knob on washbowl in the toilet in classroom 103.

17. May 2, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior/exterior of the floor drain in the kitchen area.

    • 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 peeling paint and paint walls around the washbowls in the toilet rooms in classrooms 101 and 102.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace the missing hot water knob on the washbowl in the toilet in classroom 103.

18. May 14, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found exterior of 3 compartment sinnk not wiped down.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found walls in poor repair at clasrrom 102 restroom.(peeling paint behind sink)

19. May 12, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Defrost refrigerator to remove ice buildup in kitchen

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN UPPER WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE COBWEBS. REPAIR WALL AROUND WASHBOWL IN CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM CLASSROOM 105.

20. May 10, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · 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: Invert multi-use utnesils in kitchen-handles up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide shelves and or racks inside pantry storage room-remove milk crates being used to store items. Instructed to remove rust buildup at toilets in classrooms.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELD IN CLASS ROOM 102. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LEDGES ALONG CLASSROOM BY WINDOWS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AT WALL IN KITCHEN.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace light bulb-shatter proof)in upright refrigerator in kitchen.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE IN TOILET ROOM IN CLASS ROOM 107.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide hooks to store mops-invert when drying.