Chicago Preschool Academy

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Nov 15, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Nov 8, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: FOUND MICE ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. 80 IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE STORAGE, REAR OF THE CLASSROOMS AND MOP SINK CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: The lower surfaces of the cabinets under the sinks in the kitchen area with dirt and debris. 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: Floors in the corners and under/around the storage racks, sinks, hot water tank and heavy equipment with dirt and debris. -ceiling vents in the toilet rooms with dirt and dust build up. Window sills with dirt and dead bugs. Instructed to clean and maintain floors, vents and window sills.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles in the classrooms and toilet rooms. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Oct 8, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

4. Nov 16, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed the ambient air thermometer inside of the refrigerator in the food prep area displaying an incorrect temperature of the unit. Instructed to replace the ambient air thermometer and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-904.11: observed the kitchenware stored in the cabinets in the food prep area not inverted. Instructed to invert said kitchenware and maintain.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-301.12: observed one missing sink stopper for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide the missing sink stopper and maintain.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed food splatters on the side of the refrigerator closest to the stove in the food prep area. Instructed to clean the refrigerator 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: 6-501.13: observed the floors at the rear of the pre-school room not maintained. Instructed to clean said floors and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Nov 14, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed hot running water at the handwashing sink in the food prep area not meeting compliance with temperature requirement. Temperature of hot water was 61.5f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot (100-120f) and cold running at all handwashing sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ambient air thermometer inside of the refrigerator in the food prep area displaying an incorrect temperature of the unit. Instructed to replace the ambient air thermometer and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the kitchenware stored in the cabinets in the food prep area not inverted. Instructed to invert said kitchenware and maintain.

     Official wording (code 44)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed one missing sink stopper for the three compartment sink. Instructed to provide the missing sink stopper and maintain.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food splatters on the side of the refrigerator closest to the stove in the food prep area. Instructed to clean the refrigerator 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 the floors at the rear of the pre-school room not maintained. Instructed to clean said floors and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site during the inspection while the facility was open and operating. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site at all times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012,citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

6. Nov 30, 2022 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor in kitchen near cooler instructed manager to clean

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. Nov 25, 2022 No Entry

   License · No Entry

   No violations

8. Jan 10, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 paperwork Show violations

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as milk, pasta, cheese. Instructed manager that a certified food manager must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site. Instructed manager to comply with idph food handler requirement.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

9. Nov 19, 2020 Pass

   License · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee washroom without handwashing signage. Instructed to provide. Signage was provided at conclusion of inspection.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed lightbulb missing in kitchen refrigerator unit. Instructed to replace and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

10. Apr 26, 2019 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside infant cooler. Must install

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food not in original container,( frozen cooked food) inside freezer not identified. Instructed to instal labels

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled stain ceiling tile in classroom. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Apr 16, 2019 Fail

    License · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside infant cooler. Must install.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food not in original container,( frozen cooked food) inside freezer not identified. Instructed to instal labels.

      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 evidence of improper pest control on premises. 9 mice droppings on side of cooler in prep area,14 on floor inside boiler room,6 on floor in mop room, 2 on floor behind heavy equipment. Instructed to clean/ sanitize all areas. Recommeded pest service. Priority foundation issued 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled stain ceiling tile in classroom. Must replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean