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THE BABY ACADEMY

8605-8607 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · Chicago, IL 60619

Children's Services Facility

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for THE BABY ACADEMY 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
2629347

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BABY ACADEMY · 8605-8607 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627182

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BABY ACADEMY · 8605-8607 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FURNACE, WATER HEATER, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE STOVE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION FAN IN SOUTH CLASSROOM WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TOR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604301

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BABY ACADEMY · 8605-8607 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: THE FRONT DOOR IN THE AFTER SCHOOL CLASSROOM IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. A 1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE THE GAP AND RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAID DOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOOD AND WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: TOP OF THE SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM IN THE AFTER SCHOOL CLASSROOM NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE TOP OF THE WASHBOWL. MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS OF THE CLASSROOMS, STORAGE, PANTRY AND MOPSINK AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583355

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BABY ACADEMY · 8605-8607 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS WITH TOYS AND THE CABINET UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN CLASSROOM 5 WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE FURNACE ROOM IN THE COMPUTER ROOM WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER NEAR THE EXIT DOOR IN THE COMPUTER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE SAID AREA 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
2563542

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BABY ACADEMY · 8605-8607 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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
2562621

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BABY ACADEMY · 8605-8607 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED 40-50 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN CLASS ROOMS 1 THROUGH 4 AND 6 AND IN REAR UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD RODENTS AND AN ACCUMULATION OF DEAD INSECTS ON GLUE BOARDS IN REAR UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN CLASS ROOM 6. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER TO PREVENT PESTS HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2546293

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BABY ACADEMY · 8605-8607 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED ON ORIGINAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE OR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER AT TWO HANDSINKS IN CLASS ROOM #5 TOILET ROOM AT 60.2F AND 90.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F. HOT WATER RESTORED TO 100.0F AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CAN OPENER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ITEMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER TO PREVENT PESTS HARBORAGE.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456714

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BABY ACADEMY · 8605-8607 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456572

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BABY ACADEMY · 8605-8607 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 68F - 72F LOCATED IN CLASSROOM 5, CLASSROOM WASHROOM AND KITCHEN. ALL HANDWASHING SINK MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND READING CENTER BOOKCASE (10) ALONG WALL IN UTILITY CLOSET/ STORAGE AREA (10) ALONG WALL IN LAUNDRY ROOM (20). THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM RODENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND CAN OPENER LOCATED IN CLASSROOM FILLED WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2301054

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BABY ACADEMY · 8605-8607 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300917

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BABY ACADEMY · 8605-8607 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED(2) HANDWASHING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED. NO HOT WATER AT LEFT HANDSINK IN REAR CHILDRENS WASHROOM. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 68F, AND HANDWASHING SINK IN CLSSROOM 5 TEMPERATURE 87F. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 100F. MUST REPAIR BY REINSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2201098

Location recorded for this inspection · THE BABY ACADEMY · 8605-8607 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION INFORMING EMPLOYEES OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501-11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN REAR WALL OF CHILDREN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALL.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

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237 of 293 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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