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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.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288921

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY(CHILDRENS CUBBIES, UTILITY STORAGE CLOSET, FLOOR BEHIND BLUE COUCH IN FRONT AREA). PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a)

  • 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

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET HANDLE IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOM BROKEN AND A SLOW DRAIN IN THE UTILITY SINK AND GIRLS TOILET ROOM MIDDLE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH AS MOPS, BROOMS, AND DUST PANS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE 6 INCHES OR ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE WITH VIOLATION 55. OBSERVED THE FLOORS AROUND THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND IN ALL THE STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.OBSERVED STORAGE AREAS UNORGANIZED AND WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME. A CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2223218

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING SUCH EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AROUND THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND IN ALL THE STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. 6-501.114 OBSERVED STORAGE AREAS UNORGANIZED AND WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2059347

Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST START CHILDCARE ACADEMY · 5700 S ASHLAND 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 RAW WOOD ON KITCHEN CABINETS. INSTRD TO SEAL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATEE DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRD TO REPLACE CEILING TILE, ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHEILD.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT OUT IN HEATER ROOM AND REFRIGERATOR. INSTRD TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING LOWER PIPE (2ND SINK) IN GIRL RESTROOM. INSTRD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976422

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN CEILING TILE AND VENT COVERS IN ALL THE TOILET ROOMS TO REMOVE DUST AND/OR COBB WEBBS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537586

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE CRACKED CEILING TILES IN BOY'S TOILET ROOM. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN VARIOUS OF SITE.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1072405

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED CEILNG TILE IN BOYS WASHROOM, STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT CEILING WHERE NECESSARY AND CLEAN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET AND MOP SINK AREA. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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How results compare in ZIP 60636

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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2215858.

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