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KIDS ARE US LEARNING CENTER

7453 S VINCENNES AVE · Chicago, IL 60621

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for KIDS ARE US LEARNING CENTER on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585877

Location recorded for this inspection · KIDS ARE US LEARNING CENTER · 7453 S VINCENNES AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

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
2564497

Location recorded for this inspection · KIDS ARE US LEARNING CENTER · 7453 S VINCENNES AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 2 RIGHT SINKS IN GIRLS RESTROOM (THERE ARE FOUR SINKS) TO BE LEAKING FROM FAUCET AND FROM BOTTOM PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINKS ACCORDINGLY

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN STORAGE CLOSET AND GIRLS RESTROOM. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED DAMAGED COVING IN FRONT ROOM (NEAR FRONT DOOR). MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562813

Location recorded for this inspection · KIDS ARE US LEARNING CENTER · 7453 S VINCENNES AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 DROPPING THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOORS IN LAUNDRY ROOM NEAR WATER HEATER; IN CORNERS ALONG WALL BASES IN CLASSROOMS AND REAR PLAY AREA; BEHING EQUIPMENT/SHELVING IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. ADVISED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT FAR LEFT AND FAR RIGHT WASHBOWL SINK IN GIRLS RESTOOM. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT WASHBOWL SINK ON RIGHT (THERE ARE 4 SINKS). MUST REPAIR TO HAVE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE, AND MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. OBSERVED URINAL COVERED IN BOYS RESTROOM (IN DISREPAIR). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN FRONT CLOSET IN FRONT CLASS ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. MUST ORGANIZE ALL CLUTTER AND REMOVE ANY UNNECCESSARY ITEMS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN STORAGE CLOSET AND GIRLS RESTROOM. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED DAMAGED COVING IN FRONT ROOM (NEAR FRONT DOOR). MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522024

Location recorded for this inspection · KIDS ARE US LEARNING CENTER · 7453 S VINCENNES AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILL AND/OR DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEAING THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2401323

Location recorded for this inspection · KIDS ARE US LEARNING CENTER · 7453 S VINCENNES AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED 1LB.COOKED VEGETABLES AT 121.3F IN A PAN THAT WAS DELIVERED ON SITE FROM CATERING COMPANY.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.1LB.$10.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2LBS. TURKEY & HAM SLICED SANDWICHES RANGING FROM 67.3F,67.8F AND 69.8F ON A TRAY AND 1.5LBS.BAG OF LEAFY GREEN SALAD 72.9F THAT WAS DELIVERED FROM CATERING COMPANY.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.3.5LBS. $140.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)COMBINDED VIOLATION.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN COOLER & DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER VANITIES AT HAND SINKS IN ROOM NEXT TO BLUEBERRY.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN GRAPE VINE ROOM,LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HANDS & TOILET IN POOR REPAIR IN GIRL'S.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITIES ,GIRL'S TOILET ROOM AND CLASS ROOMS.LOOSE WALL BASES IN BOY'S.OPENING AROUND PIPE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN BLUEBERRY ROOM,CLASS ROOM NEXT TO BLUEBERRY,RED ROOM,GRAPEVINE AND GIRL'S TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ELECTRICAL AREA,MOP SINK AREA,RED ROOM CLOSET,OFFICE STORAGE AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN ROOM NEXT TO BLUEBERRY.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2352692

Location recorded for this inspection · KIDS ARE US LEARNING CENTER · 7453 S VINCENNES AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2352579

Location recorded for this inspection · KIDS ARE US LEARNING CENTER · 7453 S VINCENNES AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE ORANGE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 38 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY(15 LAUNDRY ROOM FLOOR, 25 IN THE YELLOW CLASSROOM ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE OUTER EDGES AND CORNERS, AND 10 IN THE ORANGE CLASSROOM IN THE CORNERS ON THE FLOOR). PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY THE DATE SPECIFIED ON THE INSPECTION REPORT ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2346150

Location recorded for this inspection · KIDS ARE US LEARNING CENTER · 7453 S VINCENNES AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY(15 LAUNDRY ROOM FLOOR, 25 IN THE YELLOW CLASSROOM ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE OUTER EDGES AND CORNERS, AND 10 IN THE ORANGE CLASSROOM IN THE CORNERS ON THE FLOOR). PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE ORANGE CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290583

Location recorded for this inspection · KIDS ARE US LEARNING CENTER · 7453 S VINCENNES AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED PROCEDURE ON SIT. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED IN PROCEDURE. MUST INCLUDE DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE SHELF UNITS INSIDE DRY STORAGE, FREEZER AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE IN TEACHERS WASHROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN THE BLUEBERRY CLASSROOM. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED CEILING TILES IN STORAGE AREA AND CLASSROOMS/ BABY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDER 1ST WASHBOOWL IN GIRLS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222842

Location recorded for this inspection · KIDS ARE US LEARNING CENTER · 7453 S VINCENNES AVE

Recorded violations

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 3-501.13 OBSERVED FACILITY UTILIZING IMPROPER THAWING TECHNIQUE. RAW FROZEN TURKEY SITTING IN DRAIN BOARD IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST UTILIZE PROPER THAWING.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-202.14 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104941

Location recorded for this inspection · KIDS ARE US LEARNING CENTER · 7453 S VINCENNES 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: WORN GASKET ON INTERIOR DOOR OF UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1960831

Location recorded for this inspection · KIDS ARE US LEARNING CENTER · 7453 S VINCENNES 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: REPAIR/SEAL LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS ALONG INTERIOR DOORS OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN ALONG WALLBASE AT CORNERS AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS. CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT SUPPLY STORAGE AREA AND OPEN STORAGE AREA NORTH OF RECEPTIONS AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILNG TILES AT FRONT SUPPLY STORAGE AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE UNUSED ORANGE ROOM AND FRONT STORAGE AREA OF RECEPTIONIST AREA. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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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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