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FIRST START CHILDCARE ACADEMY

5700 S ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60636

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for FIRST START CHILDCARE ACADEMY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636538

Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST START CHILDCARE ACADEMY · 5700 S ASHLAND 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.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616694

Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST START CHILDCARE ACADEMY · 5700 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (B-D) : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM NEAR LOVE BUGS ROOM.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTH LOWER SIDES AT REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM TADPOLES-CUBBIES,BUMBLE BEES-SHELVING UNITS & CUBBIES,LOVEBUGS-CUBBIES & SHELVING UNITS.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616492

Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST START CHILDCARE ACADEMY · 5700 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM NEAR LOVE BUGS ROOM.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 8- LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN KITCHEN AND 1- LIVE ROACH CRAWLING INSIDE OF DRAWER AT 2-DOOR STORAGE CABINET.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/28/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTH LOWER SIDES AT REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM TADPOLES-CUBBIES,BUMBLE BEES-SHELVING UNITS & CUBBIES,LOVEBUGS-CUBBIES & SHELVING UNITS.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN-79.3F,BOY'S TOILET ROOM-81.3F-95.0F.GIRL'S-82.0F-88.0F.STAFF TOILET ROOMS-88.7F-92.0F.3- COMPARTMENT SINK-79.3F. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS AT 100.0F AND 110.0F FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.HOT RUNNING WATER IS RESTORED IN KITCHEN & STAFF TOILET ROOMS BUT NOT IN KID'S TOILET ROOMS AT THIS.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER PIPE AT HOT WATER TANK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN, TADPOLES,BUMBLE BEES,BOY'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK/STORAGE AREA AND KEEP DRY.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593317

Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST START CHILDCARE ACADEMY · 5700 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN SUPERSTARS,LOVEBUGS & BUMBLEBEES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FURNANCE ROOM AND IN HALLWAY NEAR SUPERSTARS CLASSROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN FURNANCE ROOM.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592826

Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST START CHILDCARE ACADEMY · 5700 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN KITCHEN OBSERVED A DISH RACK WITH DISHES STORED ON TOP OF HAND SINK AND TOAST IS BEING PREPARED NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS. DISH RACK WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM NEAR AFTER SCHOOL ROOM.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.

  • 38

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

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN TADPOLE-IN LOWER CUBBIES AND ON TOY SHELVES.SUPPLY CLOSET-INSIDE OF STORAGE CABINET,ON FLOOR NEXT TO MOP SINK,STORAGE SHELF.BUMBLEBEES CLOSET -ON FLOOR NEXT TO COTS.SUPERSTARS-ALONG WALL OF WINDOWS & IN CLOSET IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.LAUNDRY ROOM- ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH CHAIRS & NEXT TO FURNACE. ALSO. EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES UNDER LOWER CABINETS AND FLYING AROUND IN KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/16/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD CABINET SURFACES IN KITCHEN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING CABINET DOOR FRONT IN KITCHEN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CLASS ROOMS CUBBIES AND SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS IN SUPERSTARS.FOOD SPLATTER ON CABINETS IN KITCHEN.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP IN TADPOLE FREEZER.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN STAFF TOILET ROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN SUPERSTARS,LOVEBUGS & BUMBLEBEES.STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL CLASS ROOM CLOSETS,STORAGE CLOSETS,MOPSINK CLOSET,FURNANCE ROOM AND IN HALLWAY NEAR SUPERSTARS CLASSROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING FURNANCE ROOM.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN LOVEBUGS,KITCHEN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576011

Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST START CHILDCARE ACADEMY · 5700 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATORS IN THE KITCHEN AND CLASS ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GAPS BETWEEN THE WALL BASE AND FLOOR IN THE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2559540

Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST START CHILDCARE ACADEMY · 5700 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND IN CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND DEBRIS IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2557116

Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST START CHILDCARE ACADEMY · 5700 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT CLASSROOMS IN FACILITY BEHIND SHELVING AND ON SHELVES IN UNUSED CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ECESSIVE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND IN CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED VUILD UP OF DUST AND DEBRIS IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523449

Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST START CHILDCARE ACADEMY · 5700 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: COULD NOT VERIFY IF CORRECTED. TOILET IS INOPERABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MIDDLE SINK IN BOYS TOILET ROOM DRAINING SLOW, LAST TOILET CONSTANTLY RUNNING IN BOYS TOILET ROOM AND BROKEN TOILET TOP TO FLUSH BOX IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 53

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

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523129

Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST START CHILDCARE ACADEMY · 5700 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN STORAGE CLOSETS AND IN INFANT ROOM ALONG WALLS BEHIND STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL COMPANY, CLEAN, DISINFECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CABINET FRONT KITCHEN DRAWER NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MIDDLE SINK IN BOYS TOILET ROOM DRAINING SLOW, LAST TOILET CONSTANTLY RUNNING IN BOYS TOILET ROOM AND BROKEN TOILET TOP TO FLUSH BOX IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 53

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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS AND THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE EQUIPMENT 6" OFF THE FLOOR, DECLUTTER AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290857

Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST START CHILDCARE ACADEMY · 5700 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED UNSEALED DRYWALL AND DOOR TRIM IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM AND UNSEALED WOOD CLOSET DOORS IN THE REAR UTILITY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT AND MAINTAIN

License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290348

Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST START CHILDCARE ACADEMY · 5700 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNSEALED DRYWALL AND DOOR TRIM IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM AND UNSEALED WOOD CLOSET DOORS IN THE REAR UTILITY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT AND MAINTAIN

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121 of 154 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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