Chicago · Official inspection records
657 S WELLS ST · Chicago, IL 60607
Children's Services Facility
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BLOCKS INFANT TODDLER CHILDCARE CENTER on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · BLOCKS INFANT TODDLER CHILDCARE CENTER · 657 S WELLS ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · BLOCKS INFANT TODDLER CHILDCARE CENTER · 657 S WELLS ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · BLOCKS INFANT TODDLER CHILDCARE CENTER · 657 S WELLS ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · BLOCKS INFANT TODDLER CHILDCARE CENTER · 657 S WELLS ST
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES FOR SICK EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE - Comments: OBSERVED NO APPROVED FOOD SOURCE FOR CATERED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED CONTRACT FROM AN APPROVED AND LICENSED CATERING COMPANY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATORS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATORS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPLACE THE BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE MOP SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Location recorded for this inspection · BLOCKS INFANT TODDLER CHILDCARE CENTER · 657 S WELLS ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · BLOCKS INFANT TODDLER CHILDCARE CENTER · 657 S WELLS ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · BLOCKS INFANT TODDLER CHILDCARE CENTER · 657 S WELLS ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · BLOCKS INFANT TODDLER CHILDCARE CENTER · 657 S WELLS ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FACILITY WAS OPERATING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET SEAT IN CLASSROOM TOILET ROOM IS LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED NONCOMMERCIAL DISHMACHINE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
Location recorded for this inspection · BLOCKS INFANT TODDLER CHILDCARE CENTER · 657 S WELLS ST
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FACILITY WAS OPERATING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BOTH PREP REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET SEAT IN CLASSROOM TOILET ROOM IS LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED NONCOMMERCIAL DISHMACHINE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
Location recorded for this inspection · BLOCKS INFANT TODDLER CHILDCARE CENTER · 657 S WELLS ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · BLOCKS INFANT TODDLER CHILDCARE CENTER · 657 S WELLS ST
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TRASH INSIDE RECEPTACLE WITH LID SHUT TIGHT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.
Location recorded for this inspection · BLOCKS INFANT TODDLER CHILDCARE CENTER · 657 S WELLS ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
501 of 646 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 2215869.
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