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PAULO FREIRE CENTER

1653 W 43RD ST · Chicago, IL 60609

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for PAULO FREIRE CENTER on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635539

Location recorded for this inspection · PAULO FREIRE CENTER · 1653 W 43RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Employees personal clothing hung on food shelves, instructed to separate.

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Inspection history

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LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611365

Location recorded for this inspection · PAULO FREIRE CENTER · 1653 W 43RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP UNDER EXTERIOR DOOR NEAR KITCHEN. OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN 2ND FLOOR MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN 2ND FLOOR MEN'S ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588344

Location recorded for this inspection · PAULO FREIRE CENTER · 1653 W 43RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE MINI REFRIGERATOR IN CLASSROOM #2. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE UPSTAIRS MEN AND WOMEN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570916

Location recorded for this inspection · PAULO FREIRE CENTER · 1653 W 43RD ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570711

Location recorded for this inspection · PAULO FREIRE CENTER · 1653 W 43RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASH SINKS IN ROOMS 105 AND 106, ( TEMPERATURE AT 45.0F) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: COOKED BROCCOLI 118.5F AND RAVIOLI 118.7F VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF MEALS WORTH $50.00 PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: PREMISES USING IGLOO COOLERS AS HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT. STOVE ON SITE IS INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STOVE FOR PROPER HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562408

Location recorded for this inspection · PAULO FREIRE CENTER · 1653 W 43RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND DUST IN UTILITY AND ELECTRICAL ROOMS(1ST FLOOR) ON FLOORS ALONG WALL EDGES, AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2473049

Location recorded for this inspection · PAULO FREIRE CENTER · 1653 W 43RD ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472958

Location recorded for this inspection · PAULO FREIRE CENTER · 1653 W 43RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 55 F - 85 F( LOCATED IN CLASS ROOMS1-3 AND WASHROOM) . MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURES OF 100 F AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359883

Location recorded for this inspection · PAULO FREIRE CENTER · 1653 W 43RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN LADIES WASHROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVING AREA OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN AT REAR.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2261349

Location recorded for this inspection · PAULO FREIRE CENTER · 1653 W 43RD ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CUBBIES NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN CLASSROOMS #10, AND # 11. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LID OF GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN POOR REPAIR. DAMAGE LID. MUST REPALCE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER SINK CABINETS AND TEACHERS CLOSETS IN ALL CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240704

Location recorded for this inspection · PAULO FREIRE CENTER · 1653 W 43RD ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Observed no written vomit and diarrhea clean up policy on site. Instructed must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrhea events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Observed hot water not working on the washbowl sink on the right in the toddler restroom in room #3. Must restore hot water (metered/tempered water) to provide at least 100F. Must maintain same.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2064236

Location recorded for this inspection · PAULO FREIRE CENTER · 1653 W 43RD 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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245 of 329 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 2215569.

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