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NEAR THE PIER DEVELOPMENT CNTR

540 N LAKE SHORE DR · Chicago, IL 60611

DAYCARE

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for NEAR THE PIER DEVELOPMENT CNTR on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615594

Location recorded for this inspection · NEAR THE PIER DEVELOPMENT CNTR · 540 N LAKE SHORE DR

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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2603484

Location recorded for this inspection · NEAR THE PIER DEVELOPMENT CNTR · 540 N LAKE SHORE DR

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: GIRLS TOILET ROOM, HALL LEADDING TO BOYS & GIRLS TOILET ROOM, IN FRONT OF WATER FOUNTAIN AND HALL LEADING TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED IN TODDLER TOILET ROOM, NEAR KITCHEN WITH A CRACKED TOILET TANK LEAKING WATER ONTO FLOOR, INSTUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CARPET IN HALL LEADING TO REAR TWO CLASSROOMS IS BUCKLING, TORN, AND RIPPED WITH DARK STAINS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACEAND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED BASEBOARD IN GIRLS' BATHROOM AND ACROSS FROM GIRLS' TOILET ROOM DETACHING FROM WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE HALL LEADING TO KITCHEN AND IN CHILDRESN TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DUST BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582595

Location recorded for this inspection · NEAR THE PIER DEVELOPMENT CNTR · 540 N LAKE SHORE DR

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE/FACILITY STORAGE CLOSET WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PLACE MOPS IN POSITION THAT ALLOWS THEM TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING, WALLS, EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582465

Location recorded for this inspection · NEAR THE PIER DEVELOPMENT CNTR · 540 N LAKE SHORE DR

Recorded violations

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE ON-PREMISES DURING TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK H20 64.8F, HANDSINK @70F, TOILET ROOM HANDSINK @62F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED BY CODE.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE/FACILITY STORAGE CLOSET WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PLACE MOPS IN POSITION THAT ALLOWS THEM TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING, WALLS, EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579655

Location recorded for this inspection · NEAR THE PIER DEVELOPMENT CNTR · 540 N LAKE SHORE DR

Recorded violations

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN PREP AREA TEMPERATURE @55F.0F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. TAG WILL REMAIN ON UNIT. NO TCS FOODS ARE STORED INSIDE COOLING UNIT AT THIS TIME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE/FACILITY STORAGE CLOSET WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PLACE MOPS IN POSITION THAT ALLOWS THEM TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING, WALLS, EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578315

Location recorded for this inspection · NEAR THE PIER DEVELOPMENT CNTR · 540 N LAKE SHORE DR

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED OPENED HALF GALLON OF ALMOND MILK STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE READING @58.6F. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY HALF GALLON OF OATMILK @ 56.3F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEM AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION ON PREMISE. OBSERVED 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN PREP AREA NOT @ PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (MILK, CHEESE, YOGURT.ETC) DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME @ 56.6F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCONTINUE USE OF UNIT AND REPAIR TO PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. MUST BE MAINTAINED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED. UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE/FACILITY STORAGE CLOSET WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PLACE MOPS IN POSITION THAT ALLOWS THEM TO AIR DRY WITHOUT SOILING, WALLS, EQUIPMENT OR SUPPLIES.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569019

Location recorded for this inspection · NEAR THE PIER DEVELOPMENT CNTR · 540 N LAKE SHORE DR

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472928

Location recorded for this inspection · NEAR THE PIER DEVELOPMENT CNTR · 540 N LAKE SHORE DR

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304851

Location recorded for this inspection · NEAR THE PIER DEVELOPMENT CNTR · 540 N LAKE SHORE DR

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: - THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. NO FOOD IS BEING SERVED OR PREPPED ON SITE AT THIS TIME. FACILITY STATES THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVES LATER IN DAY TO CONDUCT ALL FOOD PREP AND SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED SOME DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLD UNIT IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: - OBSERVED THE SECONDARY SINK IN THE INFANT ROOM IN POOR REPAIR (NO RUNNING WATER). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. THIS SINK IS NOT A HANDWASH SINK. HANDWASH SINK IN THE INFANT ROOM BY THE CHANGING TABLE IS WORKING ADEQUATELY AT THIS TIME. -

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR TO BE SELF CLOSING. -

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED THE FLOOR COVING IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM PEELING FROM WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS, THROUGHOUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2201000

Location recorded for this inspection · NEAR THE PIER DEVELOPMENT CNTR · 540 N LAKE SHORE DR

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 (A) (A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 - FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12- OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK FAUCET IN JANITORS CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: 8-304.11 (A)- OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT FROM 3/09/18, NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POST. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995274

Location recorded for this inspection · NEAR THE PIER DEVELOPMENT CNTR · 540 N LAKE SHORE DR

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INADEQUATE COOKING SPACE AND PREP TABLES WHERE FACILITY COOK FOOD RAW AND READY FOODS ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PREP TABLES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DRY WALL IS BEHIND COOKING STOVE WITH FOOD STAINS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND 2 PORTABLE HAND SINKS IN INFANT ROOM WITH TWO LARGE JUGS FOR WASTE WATER AND CLEAN WATER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A HAND SINK THATS CONNECTED TO CITY WATER LINES AND SEWERS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER IN INFANT ROOM MILK COOLER AND MAIN KITCHEN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976087

Location recorded for this inspection · NEAR THE PIER DEVELOPMENT CNTR · 540 N LAKE SHORE DR

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

Recorded violations

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINING AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60611

511 of 642 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 2215622.

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