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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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Location recorded for this inspection · PAULO FREIRE CENTER · 1653 W 43RD ST
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Employees personal clothing hung on food shelves, instructed to separate.
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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 · PAULO FREIRE CENTER · 1653 W 43RD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED, DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH, DUMPSTERS NOT COVERED AND LIDS NOT TIGHT-FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. ALL GARBAGE SHALL BE STORED IN DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT-FITTING LIDS AND SHALL BE KEPT COVERED EXCEPT WHEN OPENED FOR THE DISPOSAL OR REMOVAL OF GARBAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, ELECTRICAL, AND UTILTIY AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA(DEAD INSECTS, DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SWITCH COVER ON WALL IN SECOND FLOOR UTILITY CLOSET.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT SOUTH SINK IN WASHROOM IN ROOM #2 AND LEFT SINK IN WASHROOM IN ROOM #12. PROVIDE RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN ROOM #3. TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET ON SINKS IN CLASSROOM AND WASHROOM IN ROOM #3 AND LEFT SINK IN WASHROOM IN ROOM #7. ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS AVAILABLE IN CLASSROOM AND WASHROOM AREAS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK IN PREP AREA. ORGANIZE ALL CLOSETS IN CLASSROOM, MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM, AND SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
Location recorded for this inspection · PAULO FREIRE CENTER · 1653 W 43RD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OF KITCHEN. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN CLASSROOM STORAGE CLOSETS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT CEILING OF CLASSROOMS #3,#7 AND #12. ALSO IN WOMENS 2ND FLOOR RESTROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN 2ND FL STORAGE AREA, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Location recorded for this inspection · PAULO FREIRE CENTER · 1653 W 43RD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND THE WASHER & DRY MACHINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND DUST.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE WALL AROUND THE WASHER & DRYER IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST. ALSO CLEAN THE VENT INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ON THE 2nd FLOOR.
Location recorded for this inspection · PAULO FREIRE CENTER · 1653 W 43RD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MECHANICAL VENTILATION NEEDED IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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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