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COLUMBUS PARK HEAD START

500 S CENTRAL AVE · Chicago, IL 60644

Daycare (2 - 6 Years)

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for COLUMBUS PARK HEAD START on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1576161

Location recorded for this inspection · COLUMBUS PARK HEAD START · 500 S CENTRAL AVE

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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1202261

Location recorded for this inspection · COLUMBUS PARK HEAD START · 500 S CENTRAL AVE

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: THE CUBBIES IN THE CLASSROOMS AND SOME IN THE HALLWAY AER DUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1202247

Location recorded for this inspection · COLUMBUS PARK HEAD START · 500 S CENTRAL 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: 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. FOUND 50-60 MICE DRROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CABINET AND ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE CABINET 7-8 DROPPINGS. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL TECH TO COME HERE AND SERVICE THE PREMISES. HOOOO74902 15 COURT DATE 06\14\2012 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO,IL OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE SEE THE BACK OF THE TICKET. NOTIFIED SUPERVISOR MS.LOPEZ.

  • 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 THE CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN AND ALL THE CUBBIES IN THE CLASSROOMS HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM ON THEM.

  • 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. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AND UNDER THE CABINETS THICK WITH DIRT BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Use dustless cleaning methods. SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

  • 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. CLUTTER IN THE UNUSED SKY CLASSROOM OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT OLD TOYS, BOXES BAGS ECT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE THEM.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547734

Location recorded for this inspection · COLUMBUS PARK HEAD START · 500 S CENTRAL AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector 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 RUST FROM RADIATOR COVER IN SKY ROOM,RUSTY LOWER SHELF AT 1- COMP VANITY IN SUN ROOM.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN CUBBIES FOR SKY ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN SKY & SUN ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN KITCHEN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN SUN ROOM.

License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547727

Location recorded for this inspection · COLUMBUS PARK HEAD START · 500 S CENTRAL AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #547704 9/26/11 #18 NOT CORRECTED.STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS LOWER CABINET UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT,ON FLOOR ,SHELVING UNITS,ALONG WALLBASES IN BOTH CLASS ROOMS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/6/11.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

  • 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.VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector 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 RUST FROM RADIATOR COVER IN SKY ROOM,RUSTY LOWER SHELF AT 1- COMP VANITY IN SUN ROOM.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN CUBBIES FOR SKY ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN SKY & SUN ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN KITCHEN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN SUN ROOM.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
547704

Location recorded for this inspection · COLUMBUS PARK HEAD START · 500 S CENTRAL 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: 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 EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ,SKY ROOM ON TOY SHELVES,IN CORNER ALONG WALL AT SCIENCE AREA,BEHIND BOOK SHELF,ON TOP OF RADIATOR COVER,SUN ROOM ON FLOOR BEHIND COMPUTER TABLE,BEHIND BEDS ALONG WALL,RADIATOR COVERS,ALONG LEDGES & WALL BASES,TOILET ROOM.ALSO BAGS & BLOCKS OF POISON ON FLOOR & LOWER CABINET IN KITCHEN,FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & POISON,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREA,RODENT PROOF DOOR.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/26/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

  • 32

    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 RUST FROM RADIATOR COVER IN SKY ROOM,RUSTY LOWER SHELF AT 1- COMP VANITY IN SUN ROOM.

  • 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.MUST CLEAN CUBBIES FOR SKY ROOM.

  • 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.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN SKY & SUN ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN KITCHEN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN SUN ROOM.

ConsultationPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
317418

Location recorded for this inspection · COLUMBUS PARK HEAD START · 500 S CENTRAL AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
465367

Location recorded for this inspection · COLUMBUS PARK HEAD START · 500 S CENTRAL AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
462219

Location recorded for this inspection · COLUMBUS PARK HEAD START · 500 S CENTRAL AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON SITE, MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES, PREMISES PLACED ON 48 HOUR NOTICE AND AN ALTERNATIVE FOOD PLAN, WITH ALL DISPOSAL GOODS, MUST RESTRICT USING DISH MACHINE, AND PROVIDE SANITIZER FOR HAND WASHING, AND RECEIPTS FOR FOOD PURCHASED. PREMISES MUST USE ALL PRE-PACKAGE PRODUCTS, NO OPEN FOODS CAN BE SERVED, UNTIL HOT WATER IN ON 48 HOUR NOTICE #10-035 CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

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121 of 175 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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