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JOYFUL BEGINNINGS INC.

1934 W 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60620

Children's Services Facility

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for JOYFUL BEGINNINGS INC. on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637233

Location recorded for this inspection · JOYFUL BEGINNINGS INC. · 1934 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER IN THE INFANT ROOM. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613345

Location recorded for this inspection · JOYFUL BEGINNINGS INC. · 1934 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN INFANTS REFRIGERATOR.

  • 37

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

  • 44

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

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PRE-SCHOOL LAST STALL IN TOILET ROOM TOILET NOT FLUSHING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PRE-SCHOOL,SCHOOL AGE ROOM AND STAFF TOILET ROOM (NORTH).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN PRE-SCHOOL TOILET ROOM AT HAND SINK AND INFANTS ROOM NEAR BEDS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN,PRE-SCHOOL TOILET ROOM AND 2'S ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN SCHOOL AGE ROOM REAR STORAGE AREA.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594790

Location recorded for this inspection · JOYFUL BEGINNINGS INC. · 1934 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN AFTER SCHOOL LAST TOILET ROOM & EXPLORERS TOILET ROOM & CLASS ROOM.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR INFANTS REFRIGERATOR.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

  • 44

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

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN AFTER SCHOOL ROOM AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN WATER FROM INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR IN INFANTS ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN,STAINED CEILING TILE IN BUSY BEES & EXPLORERS,DAMAGED WINDOW SILL IN ALL STARS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTS IN BUSY BEES & EXPLORERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN AFTER SCHOOL REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN EXPLORERS TOILET ROOM 1ST STALL.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN BUSY BEES & EXPLORERS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579825

Location recorded for this inspection · JOYFUL BEGINNINGS INC. · 1934 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATIOR TOP FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN WITH A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM PIPE AND A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN WITH HOLES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2557127

Location recorded for this inspection · JOYFUL BEGINNINGS INC. · 1934 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY & INTERIOR ADJACENT DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AND LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN ALL STARS ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN,BUSY BEES,ALL-STARS & TOILET ROOM,CATERPILLAR & AFTER SCHOOL,NORTH TOILET ROOM.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN ALL-STARS TOILET ROOM AND WHERE NEEDED.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556778

Location recorded for this inspection · JOYFUL BEGINNINGS INC. · 1934 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY,BOTH REAR EXIT,AFTER SCHOOL AND INTERIOR ADJACENT DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN-ON FLOOR BEHIND STOVE, INSIDE OF REAR LOWER LEDGE OF REFRIGERATOR,CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF.CATERPILLAR ROOM- IN FRONT WINDOW SILL,ON FLOOR NEXT TO BOOK STORAGE SHELF.AFTER SCHOOL-ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/3/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM BUSY BEES & AFTER SCHOOL SHELVING UNITS, CUBBIES IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AND LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN ALL STARS ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN,BUSY BEES,ALL-STARS & TOILET ROOM,CATERPILLAR & AFTER SCHOOL,NORTH TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT CLASS ROOMS,ESPECIALLY IN AFTER SCHOOL AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN ALL-STARS TOILET ROOM AND WHERE NEEDED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523474

Location recorded for this inspection · JOYFUL BEGINNINGS INC. · 1934 W 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMINTING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, STAINED CEILING TILE, LOOSE AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS IN SOUTH CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGERT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453885

Location recorded for this inspection · JOYFUL BEGINNINGS INC. · 1934 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF AFTER SCHOOL,ENTRY DOOR AND PRE-SCHOOL DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REFRIGERATOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,LOOSE WALL BASES,MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS,CLASS ROOMS.SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.GAPS BETWEEN CINDER BLOCKS, WINDOWS AND FRAMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT AFTER SCHOOL AREA.

License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453712

Location recorded for this inspection · JOYFUL BEGINNINGS INC. · 1934 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: STILL OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN INFANTS ROOM (65.5F) AND STAFF TOILET ROOM SOUTH(64.2F).MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F MINIMUM.INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER HAND SINKS ON SITE FOR HAND WASHING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED).

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF AFTER SCHOOL,ENTRY DOOR AND PRE-SCHOOL DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REFRIGERATOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,LOOSE WALL BASES,MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS,CLASS ROOMS.SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.GAPS BETWEEN CINDER BLOCKS, WINDOWS AND FRAMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT AFTER SCHOOL AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453506

Location recorded for this inspection · JOYFUL BEGINNINGS INC. · 1934 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN INFANTS ROOM (65.5F) AND STAFF TOILET ROOM SOUTH(64.2F).MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F MINIMUM.INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER HAND SINKS ON SITE FOR HAND WASHING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED).

  • 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 APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN INFANTS ROOM -ALONG WALL BASE NEAR HAND SINK,BEHIND SMALL REFRIGERATOR AND UNDER BABY BED.AFTER SCHOOL ROOM-ALONG WALL BEHIND TABLE,IN BETWEEN MASSIVE CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN REAR AREA OF CLASS ROOM.2YR. OLD ROOM-NEAR HAND SINK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/19/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

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

  • 44

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

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REFRIGERATOR.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INSIDE OF OVEN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN PRE-SCHOOL TOILET ROOM AND DAMAGED TOILET SEAT IN STAFF TOILET ROOM SOUTH.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS IN STAFF TOILET ROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,LOOSE WALL BASES,MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS,CLASS ROOMS,TOILET ROOMS.DAMAGED UPPER DOOR TRIM IN STAFF SOUTH TOILET ROOM.SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.GAPS BETWEEN CINDER BLOCKS, WINDOWS AND FRAMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENTIALTION VENTS THROUGHOUT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST HANG UP WET MOPS AND BROOMS IN CLOSET.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT CLASS ROOMS,ESPECIALLY IN AFTER SCHOOL AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293473

Location recorded for this inspection · JOYFUL BEGINNINGS INC. · 1934 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON SOUTH EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES WITH COVERS FOR THE STAFF TOILET ROOMS. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THOSE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN SAME. -DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATES.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184855

Location recorded for this inspection · JOYFUL BEGINNINGS INC. · 1934 W 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF INFORMING EMPLOYEES THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON SOUTH EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA.

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