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THE CHILDREN'S CENTER

7954-7958 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60620

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for THE CHILDREN'S CENTER on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637260

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHILDREN'S CENTER · 7954-7958 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR WEATHER STRIP WORN LEAVING A POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET TIMER NOT PROPERLY WORKING IN THE BOY'S WASHROOM AND IN THE 1st TOILET ROOM FOR KIDS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST STAY ON FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS

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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
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614251

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHILDREN'S CENTER · 7954-7958 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN GIRL'S LAST TOILET ROOM,LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN 2C & LOW HOT IN 2D ROOMS.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR INFANTS B REFRIGERATOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN 4A,2A,2B,& 2C ROOMS.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL BEHIND TOILET ROOM DOOR OF GIRL'S MIDDLE TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL NEAR MIRROR & WINDOW SILL IN INFANTS A ROOM TO BE SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595035

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHILDREN'S CENTER · 7954-7958 S WESTERN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594808

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHILDREN'S CENTER · 7954-7958 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN 2B ROOM AT 75.4F.2A ROOM AT 92.7F.BOY'S TOILET ROOM RIGHT SINK-74.5F AND NO RUNNING WATER IN REAR CLASS ROOM.HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN WAS 93.3F AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 95.3F HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED TO 100.0F AND 110.0F IN KITCHEN DURING INSPECTION.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN 2B.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 4.5 DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS-61.9F-63.9F.4.5 GALLONS MILK-49.5F-51.1F.10LBS. YOGURT-53.6F-57.4F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 19LBS. $38. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 50.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE . A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:[email protected].(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTH SIDES OF FRONT DOOR,BOTTOM OF GARBAGE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR IN ADDITIONAL KITCHEN,IN INFANTS A ROOM-ON TOY SHELF.ON FLOOR IN LAUNDRY ROOM.ROOM 2B-ON SHELF NEXT TO MARKERS.TODDLERS #1-ON LOWER BOOK SHELF.DRY FOOD/PAPER STORAGE ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN RACKS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/17/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM 2D,4A-CUBBIES AND SHELVES.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZER IN ADDITONAL KITCHEN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET IN POOR REPAIR IN GIRL'S NEAR REAR DOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CARPET IN 2B.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN 2C.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN INFANTS B TOILET ROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580480

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHILDREN'S CENTER · 7954-7958 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE UPRIGHT FREEZER IN THE TEACHER KITCHEN. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556464

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHILDREN'S CENTER · 7954-7958 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS,BASEMENT,FURNACE AND MOP SINK AREAS.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555987

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHILDREN'S CENTER · 7954-7958 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT 1ST GIRL'S TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN-NEAR DOOR,NEXT TO MICROWAVE STAND,REFRIGERATOR ON BOTH SIDES,LOWER PART OF STOVE.ROOM 2C-ON FLOOR NEXT TO COUCH AT LIBRARY AREA.ROOM 4B-ON FLOOR AT HOUSEKEEPING AREA,SCIENCE TABLE.ROOM 2B-ON ART SHELF,CUBBIES,SCIENCE AREA SHELF.CABINET STORAGE AREA.FOOD STORAGE AREA-ON FLOOR UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS AND WOOD WALL LEDGES.FURNACE ROOM-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES ,BEHIND AND IN BETWEEN ARTICLES ON FLOOR.LAUNDRY ROOM-ON FLOOR NEXT TO WASH MACHINE.MOP SINK CLOSET-UNDER AND AROUND ARTICLES ON FLOOR.INFANTS ROOM-ON CARPET ALONG WALL BASES OF BEDS,SHELVING UNITS,CHANGING TABLE.INFANTS KITCHEN-ON FLOOR NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR.TODDLERS #1-ON FLOOR NEXT TO CHANGING TABLE,TOY SHELVES.TODDLER #2- ON FLOOR NEAR HAND SINK.SMALL KITCHEN-ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN REFRIGERATORS.BASEMENT-ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/18/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CUBBIES,TOY SHELVES IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS,BASEMENT,FURNACE AND MOP SINK AREAS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN ROOM 2C.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2524150

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHILDREN'S CENTER · 7954-7958 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOX OF DISPOSABLE CUPS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADJUST MIXING VALVE ON RIGHT SINK IN BOYS WASHROOM AND LEFT SINK IN INFANT ROOM.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2374202

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHILDREN'S CENTER · 7954-7958 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR IN INFANTS PREP KITCHEN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR STAFF TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALL IN INFANTS PREP KITCHEN BEHIND GARBAGE CAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN CLASS ROOM 4A,4B,2B,3B,TODDLER ROOM #1,INFANTS,REAR FOOD STORAGE CLOSET AND BASEMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN CARPET IN CLASS ROOM 3B,STAINED CEILING TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN,MISSING FLOOR TILE AT ENTRY WAY TO INFANT/TODDLERS CLASS ROOMS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN CLASS ROOMS 4B,2B,TODDLERS ROOM #2 & INFANTS.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN TODDLERS #2 AND MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN INFANTS AND TODDLERS #2.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293575

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHILDREN'S CENTER · 7954-7958 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE KITCHEN.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184805

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHILDREN'S CENTER · 7954-7958 S WESTERN 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 EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF INFORMING EMPLOYEES OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A

  • 5

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2088319

Location recorded for this inspection · THE CHILDREN'S CENTER · 7954-7958 S WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN CEILING IN THE CLASSROOM WITH A STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURES AT HAND SINKS IN RESTROOMS AND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED FAUCET AT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE MAIN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/CAULKING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ORGANIZE.

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204 of 242 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 2215796.

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