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FRESH START DAYCARE

6922-6924 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60707

Children's Services Facility

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for FRESH START DAYCARE 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
2586984

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH START DAYCARE · 6922-6924 W NORTH 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.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576539

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH START DAYCARE · 6922-6924 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15--OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN TODDLER BOYS TOILET ROOM (LEFT SIDE). HAND SINK ON RIGHT SIDE HAD HOT WATER. MUST REPAIR HAND SINK AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572407

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH START DAYCARE · 6922-6924 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN TODDLER BOYS TOILET ROOM (LEFT SIDE). HAND SINK ON RIGHT SIDE HAD HOT WATER. MUST REPAIR HAND SINK AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER WITH TOYS, PLASTIC BAGS AND CHAIRS IN REAR OF TODDLER CLASSROOM ADJACENT TO INFANT ROOM. MUST CLEAN OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED TORN BASEBOARD ALONG WALL IN PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM. MUST PROPERLY SEAL.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556330

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH START DAYCARE · 6922-6924 W NORTH 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
2546872

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH START DAYCARE · 6922-6924 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF TACOS AND COOKED VEGETABLES) WERE BEING HELD FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HELD FOR SERVICE, OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN TO BE SLOW DRAINING. FOUND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR UNISEX RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND A LARGE HOLE IN THE CEILING INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS AND INSIDE CLASSROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CEILING IN A GOOD REPAIR.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537828

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH START DAYCARE · 6922-6924 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: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON YOUR CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS AND INSIDE CLASSROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CEILING IN A GOOD REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE ALL WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION VENTS CLEAN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315465

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH START DAYCARE · 6922-6924 W NORTH AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315378

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH START DAYCARE · 6922-6924 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND THE CABINET IT IS LOCATED IN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR IN THE TODDLER WASHROOM AND STORAGE CLOSETS AND CLASSROOMS THAT IS CONTRIBUTING TO PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN THESE AREAS AND STORE ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11 NO WORKING VENTILATION FAN IS PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM NEXT TO THE LAUNDRY AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THIS WASHROOM.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2313052 ON 9/29/19: 10 - 5-205.11: **PF** Using a Handwashing Sink (Accessible) OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN ROOM 2. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. 38 - 6-501.111: **PF** Controlling Pests (Pest Activity, Harborage) OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CLOSET OF ROOM 2, TODDLER ROOM, UTILITY CLOSET AND STORAGE ROOM IN THE UNUSED CLASSROOM AND IN THE UTILITY CLOSET LOCATED NEXT TO THE KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2313052

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH START DAYCARE · 6922-6924 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON YOUR CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED 2 EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS INACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OBSERVED A BOX AND GARBAGE LID STORED ON TOP OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN ROOM 2. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CLOSET OF ROOM 2, TODDLER ROOM WASHROOM, UTILITY CLOSETS AND CLOSETS IN THE UNUSED CLASSROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AND THE CABINET IT IS LOCATED IN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF ALL WASHROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR IN THE TODDLER WASHROOM AND STORAGE CLOSETS AND CLASSROOMS THAT IS CONTRIBUTING TO PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN THESE AREAS AND STORE ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NO WORKING VENTILATION FAN IS PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM NEXT TO THE LAUNDRY AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THIS WASHROOM.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145324

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH START DAYCARE · 6922-6924 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: OBSERVED CABINET DOOR PANEL MISSING FROM CABINET UNDER COUNTER NEXT TO RANGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR CABINET DOOR PANEL.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: RESTROOM CABINETS DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN RESTROOM CABINETS. INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN SPLASHED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AT WALLBASE BEHIND RANGE,REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT WALLBASE IN THE KITCHEN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PLASTER WALL WITH HOLE NEXT TO COUNTER BELOW GO THROUGH WINDOW IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WALL AT LOCATION STATED.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AT EAST STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND REORGANIZE CLUTTER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2015267

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH START DAYCARE · 6922-6924 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: Caulk around exposed hand sink, 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around hand sink in children's bathroom in state of disrepair shall be repaired/replaced.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cabinet shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in rear storage room area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in children's bathroom needs re-grouting.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Wall by exposed hand in kitchen prep area had peeling paint/ exposed plaster, shall be repaired/replaced. Missing wall tile by 3 compartment sink shall be repaired/replaced.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2015260

Location recorded for this inspection · FRESH START DAYCARE · 6922-6924 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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2215719.

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