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4246-4252 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR · Chicago, IL 60653
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for REACH FOR THE STARS CHILDCARE ACADEMY INC. on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · REACH FOR THE STARS CHILDCARE ACADEMY INC. · 4246-4252 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · REACH FOR THE STARS CHILDCARE ACADEMY INC. · 4246-4252 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT ADJACENT FROM THE PANTRY IN POOR REPAIR NOTED 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD CADINETS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL BASE LOOSE IN THE CLASS ROOM NEXT TO THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WHERE EVER ELSE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BETWEEN THE STOVE AND CABINETS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
Location recorded for this inspection · REACH FOR THE STARS CHILDCARE ACADEMY INC. · 4246-4252 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AND TEACHERS WASHROOM NEEDS CLEANING.
Location recorded for this inspection · REACH FOR THE STARS CHILDCARE ACADEMY INC. · 4246-4252 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE THE BASEBOARD IN THE BOYS WASHROOM NEAR THE TOILET IN THE 3-5 YEAR OLD CLASSROOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE IN WALL.
Location recorded for this inspection · REACH FOR THE STARS CHILDCARE ACADEMY INC. · 4246-4252 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE RED CLASSROOM NEAR THE OFFICE AREA LEAKING AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Location recorded for this inspection · REACH FOR THE STARS CHILDCARE ACADEMY INC. · 4246-4252 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SINK IN THE CLOSET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE KITCHEN; REPLACE BULB AND OR CORRECT TO PROVIDE LIGHT IN CLOSET.
Location recorded for this inspection · REACH FOR THE STARS CHILDCARE ACADEMY INC. · 4246-4252 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE WASHBOWL IN THE STAFF'S TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE CAULKED AROUND THE TOP AND SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CAULK AROUND THE SINK AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE MIDDLE STAFF TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NO LIGHT IN THE MOP SINK/UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Location recorded for this inspection · REACH FOR THE STARS CHILDCARE ACADEMY INC. · 4246-4252 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN INFANT ROOM OF DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR IN THE FORM OF PLASTIC BAGS, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN DANCE ROOM. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Location recorded for this inspection · REACH FOR THE STARS CHILDCARE ACADEMY INC. · 4246-4252 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
Location recorded for this inspection · REACH FOR THE STARS CHILDCARE ACADEMY INC. · 4246-4252 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Coving in disrepair in rear area. Must repair and maintain.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Observed toilet room doors not self closing through out facility. Must repair door for self closing. Toilet in breakfast room in disrepair top is missing. Must repair toilet and maintain.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Low water pressure in 3-4 room hand sink and restroom. Must repair and maintain.
Location recorded for this inspection · REACH FOR THE STARS CHILDCARE ACADEMY INC. · 4246-4252 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SECURE LOOSE WASHBOWL TO WALL IN STAFF WASHROOMS. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE VENTILATION IN MIDDLE STAFF WASHROOM.
Location recorded for this inspection · REACH FOR THE STARS CHILDCARE ACADEMY INC. · 4246-4252 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT/TEMPERED WATER(85F) AT MULTIPLE HAND SINKS IN BOTH NORTH STAFF WASHROOM AND CLASSROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT/TEMPERED WATER AT ALL HAND SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SECURE LOOSE WASHBOWL TO WALL IN STAFF WASHROOMS. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE VENTILATION IN MIDDLE STAFF WASHROOM.
Local context · Chicago
117 of 133 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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