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DIANA'S PLAYPEN OF LITTLE GENIUS'S

6236 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60636

Children's Services Facility

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for DIANA'S PLAYPEN OF LITTLE GENIUS'S on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2646456

Location recorded for this inspection · DIANA'S PLAYPEN OF LITTLE GENIUS'S · 6236 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Kitchen back door kept wide open without a screen door, instructed to keep closed or install a screen.

  • 42

    WASHING FRUITS & VEGETABLES - Comments: Washing cut up lettuce in left compartment while other 2 compartments filled with soap and sanitizer, instructed not to use 3-comp for washing food and dishes at same time.

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Inspection history

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

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621005

Location recorded for this inspection · DIANA'S PLAYPEN OF LITTLE GENIUS'S · 6236 S WESTERN 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
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591509

Location recorded for this inspection · DIANA'S PLAYPEN OF LITTLE GENIUS'S · 6236 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (B-D) : OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN LITTLE GENIUS ROOM.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG RIGHT & LEFT SIDES OF 2ND FL. REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS AND CUBBIES IN ALL CLASSROOMS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN LITTLE GENIUS NEXT TO COTS,BABY ROOM,KIDS TOILET ROOM,BUTTERFLIES ROOM TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BABY ROOM,BUTTERFLY,1ST FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.LOOSE WALL BASE IN 1ST & 2ND FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL HOLE IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-501.13 : MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-304.11 : OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN 1ST FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591006

Location recorded for this inspection · DIANA'S PLAYPEN OF LITTLE GENIUS'S · 6236 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN LITTLE GENIUS ROOM.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF 2ND FL. FURNANCE ROOM,2ND FL.UNDER REAR PORCH FOOD & PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES,2ND FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM/LAUNDRY ROOM NEXT TO WASH MACHINE,BUTTERFLY ROOM-ON FLOOR NEXT TO MUSIC CABINET.2- RAT DROPPINGS ON LANDING OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/14/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF 2ND FL. REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER .

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS AND CUBBIES IN ALL CLASSROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN LITTLE GENIUS NEXT TO COTS,BABY ROOM,KIDS TOILET ROOM,BUTTERFLIES ROOM TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BABY ROOM,BUTTERFLY,1ST FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.LOOSE WALL BASE IN 1ST & 2ND FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL HOLE IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT & 2ND FL. SMALL STORAGE CLOSET.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM VENTILATION HOOD INTO A BUCKET NEXT TO STOVE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN 1ST FL. STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2576680 6/2/23 NOT CORRECTED #55-6-501.11 : OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS. ALSO NOTED THE COVING IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND THE STOVE FALLING OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576680

Location recorded for this inspection · DIANA'S PLAYPEN OF LITTLE GENIUS'S · 6236 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE 2nd FLOOR WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS. ALSO NOTED THE COVING IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND THE STOVE FALLING OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556780

Location recorded for this inspection · DIANA'S PLAYPEN OF LITTLE GENIUS'S · 6236 S WESTERN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556418

Location recorded for this inspection · DIANA'S PLAYPEN OF LITTLE GENIUS'S · 6236 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGSIN UPSTAIRS JANITORIAL CLOSET. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BEHIND CABINETS AND IN CORNERS OF CLASSROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2500864

Location recorded for this inspection · DIANA'S PLAYPEN OF LITTLE GENIUS'S · 6236 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED BOTTOM AREAS OF BASEMENT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON YELLOW WALLS IN WASHROOM, RED AND BLUE WALLS IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2500519

Location recorded for this inspection · DIANA'S PLAYPEN OF LITTLE GENIUS'S · 6236 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED BOTTOM AREAS OF BASEMENT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON SITE. OBSERVED 26 MICE DROPPINGS IN STAIRWAY AND STEPS. ALSO LIVE FLIES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON YELLOW WALLS IN WASHROOM, RED AND BLUE WALLS IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288672

Location recorded for this inspection · DIANA'S PLAYPEN OF LITTLE GENIUS'S · 6236 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED COVE BASE DETACHING FROM THE WALLS IN THE UTILITY AND TOILET ROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE BOTTOM OF THE WALL IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232625

Location recorded for this inspection · DIANA'S PLAYPEN OF LITTLE GENIUS'S · 6236 S WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVE NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A POLICY AND PROVIDE PROOF THAT ALL MANAGEMENT, FOOD HANDLERS AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVE NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING SUCH EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2050068

Location recorded for this inspection · DIANA'S PLAYPEN OF LITTLE GENIUS'S · 6236 S WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR BUTTERFLY CLASS ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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