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JOYFUL NOISE CHRISTIAN DAYCARE

4243 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

Children's Services Facility

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for JOYFUL NOISE CHRISTIAN DAYCARE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637351

Location recorded for this inspection · JOYFUL NOISE CHRISTIAN DAYCARE · 4243 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER AT HANDSINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND RACK WITH PLATES IN KITCHEN. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614913

Location recorded for this inspection · JOYFUL NOISE CHRISTIAN DAYCARE · 4243 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO LABEL IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.16 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED DUST/RUST/DIRT DEBRIS AT CEILING TILES WHERE CEILING TILES MEET THE TOP OF THE WALL AREA IN THE BOUNCING BUNNIES CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 OBSERVED MISSING/NO LIGHTBULB COVER IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND VISITOR WASHROOM ALONG WITH OVERHEAD LIGHTBULBS OUT IN THE CATERPILLAR CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614783

Location recorded for this inspection · JOYFUL NOISE CHRISTIAN DAYCARE · 4243 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER AT 76.5F AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE BUTTERFLY CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO LABEL IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST/RUST/DIRT DEBRIS AT CEILING TILES WHERE CEILING TILES MEET THE TOP OF THE WALL AREA IN THE BOUNCING BUNNIES CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING/NO LIGHTBULB COVER IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND VISITOR WASHROOM ALONG WITH OVERHEAD LIGHTBULBS OUT IN THE CATERPILLAR CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, VISITOR WASHROOM AND THE BOUNCING BUNNIES CLASROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591158

Location recorded for this inspection · JOYFUL NOISE CHRISTIAN DAYCARE · 4243 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT OF KID'S WASHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 74.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO 100.3F PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF VISITORS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2570406

Location recorded for this inspection · JOYFUL NOISE CHRISTIAN DAYCARE · 4243 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND SINKS AT A TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT A TEMPERATURE OF 110.0F OR ABOVE. OBSERVED HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS RANGING FROM 64F-70.0F THROUGHOUT FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AND ADJUSTED TEMPERATURE AT WATER HEATER TANK. HOT WATER RESTORED.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463404

Location recorded for this inspection · JOYFUL NOISE CHRISTIAN DAYCARE · 4243 W NORTH AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456971

Location recorded for this inspection · JOYFUL NOISE CHRISTIAN DAYCARE · 4243 W NORTH AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2353182

Location recorded for this inspection · JOYFUL NOISE CHRISTIAN DAYCARE · 4243 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENTED A XEROX COPY OF MENTIONED CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME.THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE AN ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND HAVE POSTED AS REQUIRED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ELECTRICAL CLOSET ADJACENT TO FOOD PREP AREA AND UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSET SHOWED MANAGER AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DIRTY FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE WASHING MACHINES SHOWED MANAGER.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232877

Location recorded for this inspection · JOYFUL NOISE CHRISTIAN DAYCARE · 4243 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

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

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM/SIDES OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND THE REAR 2ND FLOOR DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL ENTRYWAYS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CORK TILES USED FOR THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE A NONPOROUS, NONCORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232548

Location recorded for this inspection · JOYFUL NOISE CHRISTIAN DAYCARE · 4243 W NORTH AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

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

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROX 100 RODENT DROPPINGS WERE IDENTIFIED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND/UNDER THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN THE KITCHEN CABINETS, ON THE FLOOR ALONG ALL WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BOTH LEVELS, ON THE FLOOR OF THE UTILITY CLOSET, ON THE FLOOR IN THE TOILET ROOMS,IN THE TOILET ROOM CABINETS. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN, DISINFECT, AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM/SIDES OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND THE REAR 2ND FLOOR DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL ENTRYWAYS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: OBSERVED CORK TILES USED FOR THE CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE A NONPOROUS, NONCORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.14: OBSERVED A CARPET RUG ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE, AND PROVIDE A FLOOR MAT THAT IS A NONABSORBENT, NONCORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2088406

Location recorded for this inspection · JOYFUL NOISE CHRISTIAN DAYCARE · 4243 W NORTH 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 FOOD AND DEBRIS ON GREASE TRAP LID, NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND TO ENSURE THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE, UNDERNEATH THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ON LEFT SIDE AND DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND TO ENSURE SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT, IN VISITORS BATHROOM ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK WITH LOOSE SEALANT AND IN POOL REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED TOILET IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM, NOT FLUSHING. SECOND FLOOR IS NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976356

Location recorded for this inspection · JOYFUL NOISE CHRISTIAN DAYCARE · 4243 W NORTH 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 RUSTY GREASE TRAP LID RUSTY NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.

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