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NEW BEGINNING DAY CARE CENTER

5443 - 5451 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

Children's Services Facility

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for NEW BEGINNING DAY CARE CENTER on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635176

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW BEGINNING DAY CARE CENTER · 5443 - 5451 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112 NOTED DEAD PEST ACTIVIY IN CABINET IN KITCHEN NEXT TO OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 NOTED A BUILDUP DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, ESPECIALLY UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, THROUGHOUT CABINETS IN KITCHEN, FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE ROOM, AS WELL AS RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232958

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW BEGINNING DAY CARE CENTER · 5443 - 5451 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE SIDES/BOTTOM OF THE REAR ENTRY DOORS. AND ON THE VENTILATION FAN TO THE OUTSIDE. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL ENTRYWAYS/OPENINGS TO PROHIBIT THE ENTRANCE OF PESTS.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY ROOM AND STORAGE CLOSET. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING FOR THESE ARTICLES, THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW BRICKS/WOOD BEING USED TO ELEVATE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PAINT WITH A HIGH GLOSS SEAL TO PROVIDE A NONPOROUS, NONCORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOORS FOR ALL TOILET ROOMS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CORK TILES ON THE CEILING OF THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE A NON-POROUS, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED EXCESS SPRAY FOAM ON THE WALLS/FLOORS/CEILING THROUGHOUT. MUST SCRAPE AWAY ALL EXCESS SPRAY FOAM TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE WALL BASE OF THE "A-4" CLASSROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES AT THE WALL BASE IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FOR ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE ORANGE TOILET ROOM.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071712

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW BEGINNING DAY CARE CENTER · 5443 - 5451 W NORTH 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: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DRAWER ON CABINET IN KITCHEN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN KITCHEN,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,ROOM A-5.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL CLASS ROOMS AND TOILET ROOMS,LOOSE WALL BASE IN LAUNDRY ROOM,STAFF LOUNGE BEHIND REFRIGERATOR & A-4 ROOM,MISSING WALL BASE IN ROOM A-1 UNDER HAND SINK.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN A-4 ROOM.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2071358

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW BEGINNING DAY CARE CENTER · 5443 - 5451 W NORTH 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER CRATES AND SHELVING UNIT,ELECTRICAL CLOSET ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ARTICLES AND ON TOP OF BAIT BOX.ALSO APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ROOM A3 EXIT DOOR AND FRAME,A6 ROOM DOOR ALONG BOTTOM,FRONT DOOR IN CENTER TOP,GARAGE DOOR ALONG SIDES AND SMALL HOLES IN DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/25/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DRAWER ON CABINET IN KITCHEN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CUBBIES,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN KITCHEN,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,ALL CLASS ROOMS,ELECTRICAL CLOSET AND LAUNDRY ROOM,FLOOR DRAIN IN ROOM A-2.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN KITCHEN,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,ROOM A-5.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL CLASS ROOMS AND TOILET ROOMS,MISSING CEILING TILES IN STAFF LOUNGE,,LAUNDRY ROOM,LOOSE WALL BASE IN LAUNDRY ROOM,STAFF LOUNGE BEHIND REFRIGERATOR & A-4 ROOM,MISSING WALL BASE IN ROOM A-1 UNDER HAND SINK.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALL IN KITCHEN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN A-4 ROOM.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978325

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW BEGINNING DAY CARE CENTER · 5443 - 5451 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR KITCHEN AND THRU OUT ALL CLASS ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN CLASSROOM A3.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS, ONE IN CLASSROOM A4, AND ONE IN A6, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1649215

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW BEGINNING DAY CARE CENTER · 5443 - 5451 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1464780

Location recorded for this inspection · NEW BEGINNING DAY CARE CENTER · 5443 - 5451 W NORTH AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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