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PATHWAYS TO LEARNING CHILD CARE CENTER

3450-3454 W 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60652

CHILDRENS SERVICES FACILITY

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for PATHWAYS TO LEARNING CHILD CARE CENTER on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636952

Location recorded for this inspection · PATHWAYS TO LEARNING CHILD CARE CENTER · 3450-3454 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN AND INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR NOT SEALED AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE SHELF, CEILING AND FAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOORS ADJACENT FROM THE KITCHEN NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624108

Location recorded for this inspection · PATHWAYS TO LEARNING CHILD CARE CENTER · 3450-3454 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SYRUP AND KETCHUP BOTTLES WITHOUT IDENTIFICATION LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS TO BOTTLES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKWARE STORED UNDER COUNTER NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT COOKWARE AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET (RIGHT HANDSINK) IN EXPLORERS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE AND PEELING CEILING TILES IN EAGER BEAVERS ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2600800

Location recorded for this inspection · PATHWAYS TO LEARNING CHILD CARE CENTER · 3450-3454 W 79TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2600603

Location recorded for this inspection · PATHWAYS TO LEARNING CHILD CARE CENTER · 3450-3454 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: PIC WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTFICATE ON SITE AND POSTED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) DURING STORAGE AND MAINTAIN

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT PREMISES, RANGING FROM 80.1F-82.8F AT ALL SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE 100F MIMIMUM AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AND 110F MINIMUM AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582611

Location recorded for this inspection · PATHWAYS TO LEARNING CHILD CARE CENTER · 3450-3454 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576060

Location recorded for this inspection · PATHWAYS TO LEARNING CHILD CARE CENTER · 3450-3454 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR BATHROOMS DOORS WITHOUT SELF CLOSING DEVICES. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BATHROOMS DOORS DUE TO CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE KITCHEN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575575

Location recorded for this inspection · PATHWAYS TO LEARNING CHILD CARE CENTER · 3450-3454 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSEVRED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR. MUST PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM, 20 DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE FLOOR AND DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA WITH LEFTOVER FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED REAR BATHROOMS DOORS WITHOUT SELF CLOSING DEVICES. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BATHROOMS DOORS DUE TO CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE KITCHEN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE KITCHEN VERY CLUTTERD. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING PURPOSES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566403

Location recorded for this inspection · PATHWAYS TO LEARNING CHILD CARE CENTER · 3450-3454 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: MISSING CEILING TILE AND OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND VENT ABOVE WASHER/DRYERS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565972

Location recorded for this inspection · PATHWAYS TO LEARNING CHILD CARE CENTER · 3450-3454 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OVER 15 BEHIND WASHER AND DRYER, 0VER 10 BEHIND WATER COOLER JUGS ON FLOOR, 6 ON LEDGE NEXTTO STOVE, 5 ON BOTTOM ON SHELF BEHIND CHANGING TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE ITEMS AND STORAGE ON FLOOR IN EXPLORER STORAGE CLOSET, UNABLE TO ACCESS. INSTD TO ORGANIZE CLOSET AND ELEVATE ALL STORAGE 6 INCHES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING CEILING TILE AND OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND VENT ABOVE WASHER/DRYERS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537516

Location recorded for this inspection · PATHWAYS TO LEARNING CHILD CARE CENTER · 3450-3454 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2401650

Location recorded for this inspection · PATHWAYS TO LEARNING CHILD CARE CENTER · 3450-3454 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE SUPPLIES STORED ON FLOORS. INSTRUCRTED TO PROPERLY ELEVATE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2316206

Location recorded for this inspection · PATHWAYS TO LEARNING CHILD CARE CENTER · 3450-3454 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET IN WEST CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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97 of 136 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 2215780.

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