Chicago · Official inspection records
2459 W PETERSON AVE · Chicago, IL 60659
Daycare (2 - 6 Years)
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for FIRST ACADEMY on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST ACADEMY · 2459 W PETERSON AVE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND SHELF WITH CLUTTER INSIDE KITCHEN(SCHOOL SUPPLIES,ETC.).MUST REMOVE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR.
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Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST ACADEMY · 2459 W PETERSON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN WITH HOT WATER TURNED OFF UNDERNEATH. TWO STAFF MEMBERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS IN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN ADJACENT ROOM FOR TIME BEING WHILE SINK WAS BEING REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR IN OFFICE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT ROOM OFF OF KITCHEN WITH CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND STORE ALL FOOD RELATED ITEMS INCLUDING PLATES AND CUPS OFF OF FLOOR.
Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST ACADEMY · 2459 W PETERSON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, and in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, and reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Caulk around sinks in classrooms/washrooms in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in bsmt storage area, and by furnace area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had peeling paint in bsmt storage area, and by mop sink, shall be repaired/sealed. Door in kitchen prep area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST ACADEMY · 2459 W PETERSON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · FIRST ACADEMY · 2459 W PETERSON AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: WE(CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER AND MYSELF)OBSERVED 12 LIVE GNATS ON WALLS AND FLOOR DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GNATS ,WASH AND SANITIZE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SWEEP FLOOR IN FURNACE AREA,ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR. REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR NORTH-WEST CORNER INSIDE THE FURNACE AREA
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: A SELF CLOSING DEVICE IS NEEDED AT STAFF WASHROOM, IN KITCHEN .
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT WASH BOWL INSIDE THE SOUTH WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. PREMISES HAS PLENTY (5) WASHROOMS AND WASH BOWLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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206 of 276 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 2215961.
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