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BUILDING BLOCKS LEARNING ACADEMY

1118 W 69TH ST · Chicago, IL 60621

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BUILDING BLOCKS LEARNING ACADEMY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2643286

Location recorded for this inspection · BUILDING BLOCKS LEARNING ACADEMY · 1118 W 69TH ST

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.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229403

Location recorded for this inspection · BUILDING BLOCKS LEARNING ACADEMY · 1118 W 69TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPREATURE REQUIREMENTS OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW IN PREP KITCHEN AREA REACH IN COOLER; 16 GALLONS OF MILK AT 47.7-50 DEGREES F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED. APPROX. 16 GALLONS $30 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT(REACH IN COOLER AT 50.0 DEGREES F ) NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW IN PREP KITCHEN AND. UNIT TAGGED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-501.13 OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, GROUND MEAT SITTING IN SINK SHLACKING. MUST UTILIZE PROPER THAWING TECHNIQUE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-2020.16 OBSERVED EXIT/ENRTY DOOR AT BOTTOM NOT TIGHT FITTED ABOVE 1/4 INCH GAP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR SELF CLOSING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ACCULUMATION OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUOUT FACILITY CLOSET, IN REAR OF FACILITY; DISORGANIZED AND CLUTTER FOR HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT NEEDED FOR DAILY OPERATION AND ORGANIZE AREAS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129427

Location recorded for this inspection · BUILDING BLOCKS LEARNING ACADEMY · 1118 W 69TH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129213

Location recorded for this inspection · BUILDING BLOCKS LEARNING ACADEMY · 1118 W 69TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 12/7/17 REPORT 2116758 NOT CORRECTED: MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS: 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE IN ALL CLASSROOMS BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES AND CUBBIES FOR CHILDREN, 1 DROPPING NEXT TO STOVE IN PREP AREA, 1 DROPPING ON DESK NEXT TO COMPUTER IN CLASSROOM 4B, 3 DROPPINGS ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN CLOSET. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND HAVE RECENT RECEIPT FROM TODAY OR AFTER TODAY'S DATE. VIOLATION 7-42-090 CRITICAL.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: IMPROPER MATERAIL (FOAM) BEING USED TO FILL GAPS AND HOLES IN WALLS AND AROUND PIPING. INSTD TO REMOVE FOAM AND USE PROPER MATERIAL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXTREME CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTD TO ORGANIZE AREA. STOCK ON FLOOR AND AGAINST WALL IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116758

Location recorded for this inspection · BUILDING BLOCKS LEARNING ACADEMY · 1118 W 69TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN STORAGE CLOSET, AND IN STORAGE CABINETS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: IMPROPER MATERAIL (FOAM) BEING USED TO FILL GAPS AND HOLES IN WALLS AND AROUND PIPING. INSTD TO REMOVE FOAM AND USE PROPER MATERIAL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING AND SMALL LEAK UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXTREME CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTD TO ORGANIZE AREA. STOCK ON FLOOR AND AGAINST WALL IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955304

Location recorded for this inspection · BUILDING BLOCKS LEARNING ACADEMY · 1118 W 69TH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546711

Location recorded for this inspection · BUILDING BLOCKS LEARNING ACADEMY · 1118 W 69TH ST

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: NOTED THE TOP OF THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST FIX OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED THE INSIDE CABINET OF THE DRY STORAGE NOT CLEAN IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THUR OUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED A FEW HOLES AND OPENINGS INTO THE WALL. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST ORGANIZE STOCK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1307634

Location recorded for this inspection · BUILDING BLOCKS LEARNING ACADEMY · 1118 W 69TH ST

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: THE TOP OF THE REACHIN FREEZER IS IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE IT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP LOCATED IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60621

91 of 114 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 2215883.

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