Smart Start Day Care

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Nov 5, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

2. Jul 8, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Feb 23, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain copies of verifiable health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. 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: Observed no kit and procedure on site for responding to vomit and diarrhea at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain kit containing all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. 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 no hot running water at infant/toddle room handwashing sinks. Temperature of water was 70.5f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f at all hand wash sinks. 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: Observed no covered receptacle in the employee womens toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a valid city of chicago food service sanitation certificate posted onsite for food employees at time of inspection. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must be posted along with the certified manager on site when time and temperature control for safety(tcs) foods are stored. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Jun 8, 2022 Pass

   License · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the employee womens toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in rear mop sink area and closet in rear of same area. Instructed to clear, provide proper shelving that is at least six inches from the floor to make easy to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Sep 14, 2021 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee washroom door not self-closing. Washroom doors must be self-closing to prevent contamination of hands.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

6. Aug 31, 2021 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

7. Aug 31, 2021 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: No person with city of chicago certified manager certificate on site during time of inspection.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer on site to measure internal food temperatures. Must provide thermometer to measure hot and cold food temperatures. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee washroom door not self-closing. Washroom doors must be self-closing to prevent contamination of hands.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified manager with certificate on site while tcs foods (milk, eggs, turkey) are being cooked and served. Priority foundation. 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

8. May 21, 2020 Fail

   License · Fail

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Inaccurate thermometer in refrigerator, instructed to provide good working ones.

     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: Found rodent dropping on top and behind refrigerator in kitchen area.instructed to eliminate rodent's activity, clean and sanitize all kitchen counter tops. Pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-comp sink drain lines not connected properly, waste water draining on kitchen floor. Instructed to repair plumbing and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

9. Nov 26, 2019 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted a water stained ceiling tile in the kids washroom. Must replace and maintain. Also clean light shield in same washroom.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Aug 12, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: **premises has no employee health policy. Instructed manager to comply with the new codes or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010.

      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: Premises has no clean up procedures or supplies. Instructed manager to comply with the need codes or citations will follow. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Noted a leaky pipe underneath the 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain. Also noted the back flow device and the mop sink is in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out especialy along the wall base and in corners: in the wash rooms, storage areas, class rooms, and kitchen to remove debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Sep 11, 2018 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

12. Nov 16, 2017 Conditional

    Canvass · 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: No city of chicago certified manger, on site during inspection while potentially hazardous foods; milk, eggs, etc., were being prepared or served. Instructed to have a certified manager on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit on site, at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide chemical test kit to determine proper concentration of sanitizing solution. Site correct violation during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Repair caulking seal along both hand sinks located in adult restrooms, in poor repair. Instructed operation reseal/repair and maintain, at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear utility closet with unfinished coving along wall and floor junctions, throughout. Instructed operation to repair and maintain at all times. Observed rear utility closet with missing ceiling tiles above utility sink. Instructed operation to install. Observed rear utility closet with unfinished walls, near fuse box. Informed operation that all surfaces need to be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed operation to reseal/repair and maintain at all times. Also observed openings around plumbing fixtures near utility sink. Instructed operation to seal openings, to prevent pest entry. Observed stained ceiling tile in children's restroom. Instructed operation to repair. Also observed debris inside light shield, in said restroom. Instructed operation to clean and/or replace. Maintain at all times.

13. Apr 11, 2016 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide drain board at the 3 compartment sink in prep area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a spring on the employees washroom door for self-closing

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside the refrigerator unit in prep area and inside the chest refrigerator in the infants room

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter inside the rear storage closet,to prevent rodent harborage

14. Apr 5, 2016 Fail

    License · Fail

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago sanitation certificate on site ,instructed to provide,serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide drain board at the 3 compartment sink in prep area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a spring on the employees washroom door for self-closing

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside the refrigerator unit in prep area and inside the chest refrigerator in the infants room

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter inside the rear storage closet,to prevent rodent harborage