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RAVENSWOOD COMMUNITY DAYCARE

4908 N DAMEN AVE · Chicago, IL 60625

Children's Services Facility

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for RAVENSWOOD COMMUNITY DAYCARE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623716

Location recorded for this inspection · RAVENSWOOD COMMUNITY DAYCARE · 4908 N DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19--- NOTED RAW WOODEN SHELVING USED TO LIFT THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED AND NON-ABSORBENT.

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Inspection history

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

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623306

Location recorded for this inspection · RAVENSWOOD COMMUNITY DAYCARE · 4908 N DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED RAW WOODEN SHELVING USED TO LIFT THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED AND NON-ABSORBENT.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2602710 ON 9-13-24 NOT CORRECTED. #47- OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE FOR THE KITCHEN STOVE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE DOOR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.#49-: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602710

Location recorded for this inspection · RAVENSWOOD COMMUNITY DAYCARE · 4908 N DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST UPPER FREEZER COMPARTMENT OF THE REFRIGERATION UNIT (LOCATED IN HALLWAY) WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE FOR THE KITCHEN STOVE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE DOOR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF SLIGHT DEBRIS BUILD-UP 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
2587098

Location recorded for this inspection · RAVENSWOOD COMMUNITY DAYCARE · 4908 N DAMEN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586678

Location recorded for this inspection · RAVENSWOOD COMMUNITY DAYCARE · 4908 N DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING THERMOMETER OR INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF DISHES IN THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE; FACILITY ONLY HAD TEST STRIPS WHICH INDICATE IF WATER REACHED 180 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CORRECT STRIPS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IN ONE COMPARTMENT, ANOTHER ONE FLOODS BEFORE GOING BACK DOWN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566543

Location recorded for this inspection · RAVENSWOOD COMMUNITY DAYCARE · 4908 N DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED REACH-IN MILK COOLER FREEZER (HALLWAY) WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2535203

Location recorded for this inspection · RAVENSWOOD COMMUNITY DAYCARE · 4908 N DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2524181

Location recorded for this inspection · RAVENSWOOD COMMUNITY DAYCARE · 4908 N DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED MILK AT 44.6-46.6F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE KEPT BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO STORE WASTE IN THE ALLEY. PREMISES IS USING CITY OF CHICAGO GARBAGE CANS FOR WASTE PICKUP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A GARBAGE DUMPSTER FROM A WASTE HAULING COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312480

Location recorded for this inspection · RAVENSWOOD COMMUNITY DAYCARE · 4908 N DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S AND UNISEX BATHROOM

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNUSED BROKEN DISH MACHINE AND ALL UNUSED ITEMS FROM KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN BLUE ROOM KIDS WASHROOM

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312062

Location recorded for this inspection · RAVENSWOOD COMMUNITY DAYCARE · 4908 N DAMEN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S AND UNISEX BATHROOM

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE DISH MACHINE AND ALL UNUSED ITEMS FROM KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTS IN BLUE ROOM KIDS WASHROOM

Recent InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232345

Location recorded for this inspection · RAVENSWOOD COMMUNITY DAYCARE · 4908 N DAMEN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: : 2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: : 3-304.14(B) WET WIPING CLOTHS IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 EXTREMELY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE "BLUE ROOM" HAND WASHING SINK AND IN THE "GREEN ROOM" WASHROOM HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE GREATER HOT WATER PRESSURE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2230003

Location recorded for this inspection · RAVENSWOOD COMMUNITY DAYCARE · 4908 N DAMEN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14(B) WET WIPING CLOTHS IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12(A) BABIES BOTTLES, BOTTLE NIPPLES AND PACIFIERS BEING IMPROPERLY WASHED IN A TWO COMPARTMENT CLASSROOM SINK AND USING AN UNAPPROVED METHOD OF SANITIZING WITH A MICROWAVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DISH WASHING EQUIPMENT FROM THE CLASSROOM AND DO ALL WASHING AND SANITIZING AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 EXTREMELY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE "BLUE ROOM" HAND WASHING SINK AND IN THE "GREEN ROOM" WASHROOM HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE GREATER HOT WATER PRESSURE.

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322 of 417 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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