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BEST START/ERA THOMPSON, INC.

1352 W 99TH ST · Chicago, IL 60643

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BEST START/ERA THOMPSON, INC. on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642306

Location recorded for this inspection · BEST START/ERA THOMPSON, INC. · 1352 W 99TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND TALL WEEDS IN THE REAR OUTDOOR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WEEDS AND MAINTAIN AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND UTILITY ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081292

Location recorded for this inspection · BEST START/ERA THOMPSON, INC. · 1352 W 99TH ST

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 SOILED STAIN CEILING TILES IN FRONT CLASSROOM AND REAR CHILDRENS WASHROOM.MUST REPLACE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO PROOF OF THE NEW IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2078771

Location recorded for this inspection · BEST START/ERA THOMPSON, INC. · 1352 W 99TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 15- 1/2 GALLONS OF MILK AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (45.6F TO 52.8F) INSIDE COOLERS. MILK UST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. APPROX 80LBS OF MILK REMOVED FROM COOLER AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B1.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROX 1/4 INCH AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED STAIN CEILING TILES IN FRONT CLASSROOM AND REAR CHILDRENS WASHROOM.MUST REPLACE.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO PROOF OF THE NEW IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932867

Location recorded for this inspection · BEST START/ERA THOMPSON, INC. · 1352 W 99TH ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(BURRITOS, BEANS, SLICED MELON) ARE SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN CLASSROOM AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS ALONG WEST WALL IN FRONT CLASSROOM. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN CLASSROOM AND WASHROOM AREAS. REMOVE SPIDER WEBS BEHIND SHELVING UNITS ALONG WEST WALL IN FRONT CLASSROOM

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT RIGHT SINK IN REAR CHILDREN WASHROOM.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN BOTH REFRIGERATORS.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561308

Location recorded for this inspection · BEST START/ERA THOMPSON, INC. · 1352 W 99TH 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: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR CLASSROOM AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1353264

Location recorded for this inspection · BEST START/ERA THOMPSON, INC. · 1352 W 99TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN HEATER ROOM AND CORNER FRONT CLASS ROOM. REMOVE ITEM OFF FLOOR IN FRONT CLASSROOMS BEHIND CABINET, CLEAN FLOOR REAR RESTROOM UNDER SINKS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NEED TO REPAINT KITCHEN WALLS. SEAL HOLE IN HEATER ROOM REAR WALL. CLEAN DUSTY WALL VENT AT HEATER ROOM. REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGES CEILING TILES THRU-OUT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT OFFICE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ONE SINK POOR REPAIR IN REAR RESTROOM NEEDS REPAIR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NEED THERMOMETER FOR MILK COOLER.

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How results compare in ZIP 60643

165 of 200 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 2215979.

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