Chicago · Official inspection records
7222 S EXCHANGE AVE · Chicago, IL 60649
Daycare (2 - 6 Years)
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for ERSULA HOWARD CHILD CARE CENTER on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · ERSULA HOWARD CHILD CARE CENTER · 7222 S EXCHANGE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET HANDLES HARD TO OPEN IN CLASSROOM # 3.MUST REPAIR.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · ERSULA HOWARD CHILD CARE CENTER · 7222 S EXCHANGE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF OVEN.
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.NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE STOVE IN PREP KITCHEN.
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.NEED TO REPAIR CEILING IN SIDE STORAGE AREA OF CLASS ROOM 1, AND CLEAN WALL BEHIND STOVE IN KITCHEN,
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.OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE OF CLASS ROOM 1 NEED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
Location recorded for this inspection · ERSULA HOWARD CHILD CARE CENTER · 7222 S EXCHANGE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · ERSULA HOWARD CHILD CARE CENTER · 7222 S EXCHANGE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES THAT ARE BEING USED FOR SHELVING IN SIDE STORAGE CLOSET ACROSS FROM LAUNDRY ROOM AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING THAT IS ATLEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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. MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LAUNDRY ROOM AND WHEREVER NEEDED. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, SHELVING AND SINKS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INCREASE THE PRESSURE OF HOT AND COLD WATER AT THE WASH BOWL IN WOMEN'S STAFF TOILET ROOM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
Local context · Chicago
132 of 170 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 21675.
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