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LITTLE INSPIRATIONS

5480 S KENWOOD AVE · Chicago, IL 60615

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LITTLE INSPIRATIONS on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1154340

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE INSPIRATIONS · 5480 S KENWOOD AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN INFANT ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN STORAGE AREA, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER WATER FOUNTAINS, SINKS, ETC IN WASHROOMS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT UTILITY SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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Inspection history

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

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1154323

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE INSPIRATIONS · 5480 S KENWOOD AVE

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: OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND RUGS, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS BEHIND TABLES, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLET, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BETWEEN CRATES ALONG SOUTH WALL IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN STORAGE AREA, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER WATER FOUNTAINS, SINKS, ETC IN WASHROOMS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT UTILITY SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
531568

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE INSPIRATIONS · 5480 S KENWOOD AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

License-Task ForceFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License-Task Force
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
531560

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE INSPIRATIONS · 5480 S KENWOOD AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK. FOUND NO EXHAUST VENTS AT BOYS AND GIRLS RESTROOM.

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How results compare in ZIP 60615

154 of 189 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2088744.

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