Pass

Brown Bear Academy 2 Inc.

7201 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636

Children's Services Facility ZIP 60636 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Mar 25, 2025

Brown Bear Academy 2 Inc. was last inspected on March 25, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 8 violations.

Latest inspection

March 25, 2025 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

8 general
  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 : must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean dust build up from shelving units in all class rooms and inside of oven.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 : must repair or replace 2 of the 3 toilets not flushing in kids toilet room.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must seal gap in window trim in pre-school room.must repair or replace damaged wall and ceiling at barred door in pre-school room,damaged ceiling in infants room,loose flooring in infants and toddlers room.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.16: must provide a hooking system to hang up wet mops.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean debris and dust build up from all floors and rugs in all class rooms.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 : must scrape chipping paint from walls in all classrooms to be smooth and easily cleanable.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 : must provide end caps on light shields in class rooms.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical11 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot running water temperature at hand sink in kitchen at 59.0f,kids toilet room (3)hand sinks ranging from 54.5f-55.5f.must have hot running water at 100.0f .instructed to use additional hand sinks on site for hand washing. Must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical sanitizer available for sanitizing multi-use utensils at 3- compartment sink.must provide and maintain.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot running water sanitizing temperature at 3- compartment sink at 58.8f.must have hot running water temperature at 110.0f.must repair and maintain.instructed to use disposable plastic wear and utensils.(priority 7-38-025)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      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 appx. 75 or more mice droppings on floor under storage shelves in rear storage area,along wall bases and in between clutter and articles on floor throughout dramatic room,pre-school on floor in between shelving units and in corner in house keeping area. Must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/18/25.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

      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 a gap along bottom of front entry door must make tight fitting to prevent insect entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from shelving units in all class rooms and inside of oven.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace 2 of the 3 toilets not flushing in kids toilet room .

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a hooking system to hang up wet mops.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must scrape chipping paint from walls in all classrooms to be smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris and dust build up from all floors and rugs in all class 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,remove and organize massive clutter from floor and along walls in rear food & storage supply room and dramatic room & closet.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must seal gap in window trim in pre-school room.must repair or replace damaged wall and ceiling at barred door in pre-school room,damaged ceiling in infants room,loose flooring in infants and toddlers room.must remove mold from ceiling in mopsink closet.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide end caps on light shields in class rooms.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. 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 a gap along bottom of rear door and along side door in 3-5 years old room must make door tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a hooking system to hang up wet mops stored in mop bucket in mopsink closet.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace cracked concrete at front entry door,loose wood flooring in toddlers and infants room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris from light fixture in kitchen.

      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 rear storage area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide end caps on light shields that aren't shatter proof.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed pic with no valid city of chicago certified manager certificate as required.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the front door with a 1/4" gap at the bottom. Must repair and maintain to prevent entry point for pest.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the shelving inside the refrigerator dirty. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed one of the hand sinks in the kids washroom in poor repair(broken hot water knob). 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 in the kitchen between equipment and in corners to remove debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak in the rear class room ceiling. Must repair 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 person in charge with no valid original city of chicago certified sanitation foodservice manager certificate. Instructed person in charge to obtain and maintain original copy of certification on site at all times for review. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed pic with no valid city of chicago certified manager certificate

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4in gap under exterior door(western ave). Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain for the prevention of pest.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in unused rear room. Instructed person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from floor at all times 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 person in charge with no valid original city of chicago certified sanitation foodservice manager certificate. Instructed person in charge to obtain and maintain original copy of certification on site at all times for review. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  5. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  6. Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 19 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.