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FAMILIES TOGETHER COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL

1500 W ELMDALE AVE · Chicago, IL 60660

Children's Services Facility

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for FAMILIES TOGETHER COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620797

Location recorded for this inspection · FAMILIES TOGETHER COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL · 1500 W ELMDALE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

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
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607633

Location recorded for this inspection · FAMILIES TOGETHER COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL · 1500 W ELMDALE AVE

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
2602906

Location recorded for this inspection · FAMILIES TOGETHER COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL · 1500 W ELMDALE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE FROM A LICENSED WASTE REMOVAL COMPANY. MUST PROVIDE AN OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID FROM A LICENSED WASTE REMOVAL COMPANY FOR THE REMOVAL OF FOOD WASTE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578124

Location recorded for this inspection · FAMILIES TOGETHER COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL · 1500 W ELMDALE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562399

Location recorded for this inspection · FAMILIES TOGETHER COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL · 1500 W ELMDALE AVE

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
2521740

Location recorded for this inspection · FAMILIES TOGETHER COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL · 1500 W ELMDALE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-21-20 INSPECTION #2362640. VIOLATION 51. OBSERVED PORTABLE HAND SINK IN ART CLASSROOM. MUST PROVIDE LETTER OF APPROVAL FROM DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS, INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER PRESSURE PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE CITY OF CHICAGO WATER SUPPLY THAT IS MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR, NO FOOD WILL BE SERVED IN ART CLASSROOM OR REMOVE PORTABLE HAND SINK FROM ART CLASSROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE MENTIONED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2362640

Location recorded for this inspection · FAMILIES TOGETHER COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL · 1500 W ELMDALE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: ESTABLISHMENT MUST PROVIDE EYE PROTECTION AND DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT TO BE COMPLETE. ALL OTHER REQUIRED ITEMS WERE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED MANAGER (PIC) DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS TO MOP SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST HAVE A KEY PROVIDED TO HAVE ACCESS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED PORTABLE HAND SINK IN ART CLASSROOM. MUST PROVIDE LETTER OF APPROVAL FROM DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS, INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER PRESSURE PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE CITY OF CHICAGO WATER SUPPLY THAT IS MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR, NO FOOD WILL BE SERVED IN ART CLASSROOM OR REMOVE PORTABLE HAND SINK FROM ART CLASSROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2316116

Location recorded for this inspection · FAMILIES TOGETHER COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL · 1500 W ELMDALE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229300

Location recorded for this inspection · FAMILIES TOGETHER COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL · 1500 W ELMDALE 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 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 40502.11(B) NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2070121

Location recorded for this inspection · FAMILIES TOGETHER COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL · 1500 W ELMDALE 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: A STRONG FOUL ODOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY BY THE WINDOW BETWEEN KITCHEN AND CLASS ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE FLOOR TILES WHICH PRESENTLY IS REPLACED WITH CARDBOARDS AND ORANGE DUCT TAPE AND COVERD WITH MATS,MUST REPALCE SAID FLOOR TILES. NO DUCT TAPE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN WALLS BEHIND THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK(BEHIND THE WIRES AND BASEBOARD WALLS.NEED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TWO PORTABLE HAND WASHING SINKS ON SITE IN CLASS ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND INSTALL HAND SINKS UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE.MUST HAVE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER ,ALSO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069765

Location recorded for this inspection · FAMILIES TOGETHER COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL · 1500 W ELMDALE 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: OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE CABINET AT FRONT COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN.OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED:FOUND BOTH MAIN DOORS WITH 1/4" TO 1" GAP AT BOTTOM AND BETWEEN DOORS,ALSO REAR ALLEY DOOR WITH GAPS OF 1/4" AT SOUTH BOTTOM PART OF THE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT INSECT PROOF DOORS,ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CABINET. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN,DIRTY COUNTER TOP AT FRONT AREA BY THE EAST KITCHEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,REMOVE/REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE.DETACHED DIRTY,GRIMED PIECE FLOOR TILE ON MENTIONED COUNTER MUST BE REMOVED

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN DEBRIS INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER FRONT COUNTER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: PIECE OF PANEL UNDER THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED/REPLACED.PRESENTLY SURFACE IS ROUGH ON EVEN NOT ABLE TO CLEAN,DEBRIS ON IT. REPLACE FLOOR TILES WHICH PRESENTLY IS REPLACED WITH CARDBOARDS AND ORANGE DUCT TAPE AND COVERD WITH MATS,MUST REPALCE SAID FLOOR TILES. NO DUCT TAPE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN WALLS BEHIND THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK(BEHIND THE WIRES AND BASEBOARD WALLS.NEED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TWO PORTABLE HAND WASHING SINKS ON SITE IN CLASS ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND INSTALL HAND SINKS UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE.MUST HAVE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER ,ALSO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1965588

Location recorded for this inspection · FAMILIES TOGETHER COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL · 1500 W ELMDALE AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (FLOUR) MUST LABEL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL AT MAIN KITCHEN ABOVE REFRIGERATORS. MUST REPAIR.

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168 of 234 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2215635.

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