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THE CRYSTAL PALACE EARLY LITERACY ZONE

1459 W 74TH ST · Chicago, IL 60636

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE CRYSTAL PALACE EARLY LITERACY ZONE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1158365

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CRYSTAL PALACE EARLY LITERACY ZONE · 1459 W 74TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1158356

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CRYSTAL PALACE EARLY LITERACY ZONE · 1459 W 74TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 5-23-2012 REPORT # 1158341 NOT CORRECTED. (18) STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED 10-12 LIVE ROACHES IN MOP SINK CLOSET. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10-12 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND STOVE AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN LARGE SHARED KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. MUST CORRECT ALL SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND IN PREP AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE IN THE SHARED KITCHEN.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1158341

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CRYSTAL PALACE EARLY LITERACY ZONE · 1459 W 74TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN MOP SINK CLOSET. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS ON INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN LARGE SHARED KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE TABLES AND SHELVES IN LARGE SHARED KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF KITCHEN CABINETS IN SMALL KITCHEN AREA AND ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF STUDENT STORAGE CUBBIES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN MOP SINK CLOSET,IN CLASSROOMS AND IN PREP AREAS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE IN THE SHARED KITCHEN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM INTERIOR OF MOP SINK CLOSET TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
543455

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CRYSTAL PALACE EARLY LITERACY ZONE · 1459 W 74TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS IN KITCHEN (DEAD ROACHES), CUBBIES, SHELVES, BOOK CASES, TABLES, ETC IN CLASSROOM AREAS (DUST BUILDUP).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WALLS AS NEEDED. REPLACE MISSING AND SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN CLASSROOM AREAS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES BEHIND CUBBIES ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN CLASSROOM AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
543442

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CRYSTAL PALACE EARLY LITERACY ZONE · 1459 W 74TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WEST WALL BEHIND TOY KITCHENETTE, 2 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE BOTTOM OF BOOK CASE, 3 MICE DROPPINGS IN SOUTHEAST CORNER BEHIND ART SUPPLIES IN CLASSROOM AREA, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER CHANGING TABLE, 2 MICE DROPPINGS IN NORTH WEST CORNER BEHIND BIN IN CHILDREN WASHROOM, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG SOUTH WALL IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H73134.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ELEVATE ALL DISPOSABLE PLATES, UTENSILS, ETC OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS IN KITCHEN (DEAD ROACHES), CUBBIES, SHELVES, BOOK CASES, TABLES, ETC IN CLASSROOM AREAS (DUST BUILDUP).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN, CLASSROOM, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WALLS AS NEEDED. REPLACE MISSING AND SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN CLASSROOM AREAS. STORE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES BEHIND CUBBIES ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN CLASSROOM AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
251097

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CRYSTAL PALACE EARLY LITERACY ZONE · 1459 W 74TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
234003

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CRYSTAL PALACE EARLY LITERACY ZONE · 1459 W 74TH ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO ORIGINAL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED COPIES NOT ACCEPTABLE SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H69638 COURT DATE 7-1-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CUBBIES, CABINETS AND SHELVES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND CUBBIES, ETC IN CLASSROOM AREAS. REPAIR THRESHOLD UNDER SOUTH DOORS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN CLASSROOM AND WASHROOM AREAS. STORE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE CLASSROOM AND OFFICE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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121 of 154 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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