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LITTLE HANDS CHILD CREATIVE CENTER, INC.

7146 S ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60636

Children's Services Facility

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LITTLE HANDS CHILD CREATIVE CENTER, INC. on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619167

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE HANDS CHILD CREATIVE CENTER, INC. · 7146 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND NO END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN; MUST PROVIDE.

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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
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2596069

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE HANDS CHILD CREATIVE CENTER, INC. · 7146 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK NEAR YELLOW CLASSROOM.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM BLUE & RED ROOM-CUBBIES AND RED ROOM SHELVING UNITS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND MOPSINK AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR SCIENCE AREA IN YELLOW ROOM AND CEILING IN RED ROOM TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574714

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE HANDS CHILD CREATIVE CENTER, INC. · 7146 S ASHLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2559413

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE HANDS CHILD CREATIVE CENTER, INC. · 7146 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND CLASSROOMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR TO PREVENT THE HARBORAGE OF PEST.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556789

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE HANDS CHILD CREATIVE CENTER, INC. · 7146 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: KITCHEN PREP AREA, UTILITY CLOSET, LAUNDRY CLOSET, BEHIND SHELVING IN CLASS ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND CLASSROOMS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR TO PREVENT THE HARBORAGE OF PEST.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509448

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE HANDS CHILD CREATIVE CENTER, INC. · 7146 S ASHLAND 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 PROOF OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288405

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE HANDS CHILD CREATIVE CENTER, INC. · 7146 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: FOUND ACCUMULATION RAIN WATER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AREA WHERE WATER IS LEAKING INTO THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2286077

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE HANDS CHILD CREATIVE CENTER, INC. · 7146 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ESTABLISHMENT SHALL HAVE SUPPLIES WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACE TO MINIMIZE THE SPREAD OF CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY(CHILDREN'S READING AREA, FURNACE STORAGE ROOM, MULTIPLE CUBBIE STORAGE AREAS, TOY SHELVES, AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND STACKED SLEEPING COTS. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD SHELF IN THE KITCHEN AND UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: FOUND ACCUMULATION RAIN WATER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AREA WHERE WATER IS LEAKING INTO THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LITTER ACCUMULATION IN THE LAUNDRY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD IN THE KITCHEN WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229391

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE HANDS CHILD CREATIVE CENTER, INC. · 7146 S ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR HANDLING VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES TO HANDLE SUCH EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2079107

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE HANDS CHILD CREATIVE CENTER, INC. · 7146 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 ICE FROST BUILD UP AT THE BOTTLE OF INTERIOR CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DEFROST ICE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS AT THE BOTTLE OF INTERIOR CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN RED ROOM AND AT THE CORNERS OF WINDOWS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE DOOR AT BOY'S REST ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES ABOVE EXIT DOOR IN RED ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS NOT MAINTAINED IN SANITARY MANNER AND STORED ON TOP OF HANDSINK TABLE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITARY MANNER AND MAINTAIN IN CLEAN CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970448

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE HANDS CHILD CREATIVE CENTER, INC. · 7146 S ASHLAND AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516277

Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE HANDS CHILD CREATIVE CENTER, INC. · 7146 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 CONTACT PAPER ON THE KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.

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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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2215882.

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