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Wee Read Day Care Academy

5624 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60644

Children's Services Facility

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for Wee Read Day Care Academy on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2622283

Location recorded for this inspection · Wee Read Day Care Academy · 5624 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN ROOM WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAR UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

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Inspection history

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LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2621665

Location recorded for this inspection · Wee Read Day Care Academy · 5624 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; IN CORNER BEHIND REFRIGERATOR, ON ROLLING CABINET TOP AND IN CARDBOARD BOX, ON FLOOR AROUND PERIMETER OF HOT WATER HEATER ROOM, AROUND PERIMETER OF CLASSROOMS BEHIND LARGE TOYS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND MAINTIAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN ROOM WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAR UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605230

Location recorded for this inspection · Wee Read Day Care Academy · 5624 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GROUND BEEF THAWING ON COUNTERTOP DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION OR UNDER RUNNING WATER AS REQUIRED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MIDDLE TOILET ROOM WASHBOWL HOT WATER NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576807

Location recorded for this inspection · Wee Read Day Care Academy · 5624 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON THE TOILET ROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL THE LIGHT IN FRONT OF THE WASHRROMS OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553405

Location recorded for this inspection · Wee Read Day Care Academy · 5624 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CABINET LEFT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SIDING MISSING EXPOSING RAW WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT, SEAL OR COVER AS A MEANS OF MAKING THE SURFACE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR ROOM WITHOUT A BACKFLOW DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE SINK IN THE FIRST TOILET ROOM, SEAL BROKEN AND COMING FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON THE TOILET ROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE FULL AND UNABLE TO CLOSE LID. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES AND KEEP LID CLOSED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN TILES IN THE THIRD TOILET ROOM NEAR THE TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2521434

Location recorded for this inspection · Wee Read Day Care Academy · 5624 W MADISON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510919

Location recorded for this inspection · Wee Read Day Care Academy · 5624 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCTAED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE STOVE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 2359306 DATED ON 1/24/2020 #53 OBSERVED THE STAFF RESTROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF RESTROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359721

Location recorded for this inspection · Wee Read Day Care Academy · 5624 W MADISON 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 WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE STAFF RESTROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF RESTROOM.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359306

Location recorded for this inspection · Wee Read Day Care Academy · 5624 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 20 DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. THE DROPPINGS WAS NOTED ALONG THE WALL AND BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE THE DISHES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE STAFF RESTROOM WITH NO COVERED RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF RESTROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT WHERE THE TOYS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENT ON THE CEILING IN THE BOYS RESTROOM NEEDS REPAIRED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE VENT ON THE CEILING IN THE BOYS RESTROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED OUTSIDE NEAR THE DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL UNDER THE SINK NEAR THE PIPE IN THE BOYS RESTROOM AND HOLES IN THE WALL NEAR THE MIRROR IN THE GIRLS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FRONT SEATING AREA CEILING LIGHT WHERE THE COATS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2294071

Location recorded for this inspection · Wee Read Day Care Academy · 5624 W MADISON ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293668

Location recorded for this inspection · Wee Read Day Care Academy · 5624 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE KIDS BOOK SHELF CASE, NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR SCATTERED IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AREAS. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF STORAGE CADINETS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE KIDS WASHROOM BEHIND THE WASTE PAPER BASKET. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING AND/OR DAMAGED CEILING TILE WHERE EVER NEEDED(OFFICE AND CLASS ROOMS).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE UTILITY CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST HARBORGAE.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145328

Location recorded for this inspection · Wee Read Day Care Academy · 5624 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: IMPROPER PROBE THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER THAT MEASURES FROM 0-220F WITH 2 DEGREE INCREMENTS.

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121 of 175 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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