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SMART FROM THE START

1935-1939 W 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60620

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SMART FROM THE START on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633505

Location recorded for this inspection · SMART FROM THE START · 1935-1939 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE COOLER NEXT TO THE RACKS TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE BOTTOM CADINET TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

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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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472845

Location recorded for this inspection · SMART FROM THE START · 1935-1939 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP IN ALL CUBBIES AND WINDOW SILLS IN SCHOOL-AGE ROOM.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZER OF REFRIGERATOR IN TODDLERS ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING FANS AND CEILING VENTS.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2464055

Location recorded for this inspection · SMART FROM THE START · 1935-1939 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-202.12 (A) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE IN KID'S TOILET ROOMS BOY'S AT 79.0F AND GIRL'S AT 69.8F & 75.2F. MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 100.0F FOR HAND WASHING.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP IN ALL CUBBIES AND WINDOW SILLS IN SCHOOL-AGE ROOM.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZER OF REFRIGERATOR IN TODDLERS ROOM.

  • 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 IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS, FURNACE ROOM, PAPER GOODS, AND BASEMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN KITCHEN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN PRE- K ROOM, PRE-SCHOOL ROOM LOOSE WALL BASE AND WALL PATRICIAN AND LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AROUND TOILET.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN, INFANTS & PRE-SCHOOL ROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING FANS AND CEILING VENTS.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463950

Location recorded for this inspection · SMART FROM THE START · 1935-1939 W 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE IN KID'S TOILET ROOMS BOY'S AT 79.0F AND GIRL'S AT 69.8F & 75.2F. MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 100.0F FOR HAND WASHING.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN-BEHIND REFRIGERATOR, IN LOWER CABINET UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.PRE-SCHOOL ROOM -ON WOOD LEDGE.2YR OLD ROOM-ON FLOOR BEHIND COTS AND COUCH.TODDLER ROOM-BEHIND COUCH.INFANTS ROOM-BEHIND BEDS AND REFRIGERATOR.STAFF TOILET ROOM-BEHIND WASH MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/18/20. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP IN ALL CUBBIES AND WINDOW SILLS IN SCHOOL-AGE ROOM.MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP IN FREEZER OF REFRIGERATOR IN TODDLERS ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE, REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS, FURNACE ROOM, PAPER GOODS, PRE-K ROOM AND BASEMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN KITCHEN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN PRE- K ROOM, PRE-SCHOOL ROOM LOOSE WALL BASE AND WALL PATRICIAN AND LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AROUND TOILET.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN, INFANTS & PRE-SCHOOL ROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING FANS AND CEILING VENTS.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2252737

Location recorded for this inspection · SMART FROM THE START · 1935-1939 W 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232823

Location recorded for this inspection · SMART FROM THE START · 1935-1939 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 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2064596

Location recorded for this inspection · SMART FROM THE START · 1935-1939 W 79TH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2065032

Location recorded for this inspection · SMART FROM THE START · 1935-1939 W 79TH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989380

Location recorded for this inspection · SMART FROM THE START · 1935-1939 W 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA STILL IN POOR REPAIR. AIR TEMPERATURE OF UNIT FOUND AT 48F. NO FOOD IN UNIT. THIS UNIT MUST EITHER BE PROPERLY REPAIRED OR REPLACED. UNIT MUST REMAINED TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO RECEIPT OF ENROLLMENT IN THE FOOD SANITATION CLASS OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED ON PREMISES FOR KITCHEN MGR OR ANY OTHER EMPLOYEE AT TIME OF THIS INVESTIGATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE STORAGE CABINETS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING ALL SECTIONS OF THE BASEMENT) ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WHERE DIRT, DUST, AND DEBRIS ARE PRESENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: RE-PAINT SECTION OF CEILING THAT HAS BEEN REPAIRED IN THE NURSERY.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989342

Location recorded for this inspection · SMART FROM THE START · 1935-1939 W 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 45.9F-50.1F. COOLER ALSO FOUND RUNNING VERY HARD WITH A LOU NOISE COMING FROM THE BACK MOTOR AREA. MUST HAVE UNIT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: MILK-45.6F, 45.9F, CUT LEAFY GREENS-45.3F - ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AND/OR HELD AT 40 DERGEES OR BELOW UNTIL SERVED. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES MUST BE DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED FOR KITCHEN MGR ON DUTY AT TIME OF THIS INVESTIGATION.

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISE WHICH IS REQUIRED FOR USE DURING THE DISH WASHING PROCESS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE STORAGE CABINETS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING ALL SECTIONS OF THE BASEMENT) ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WHERE DIRT, DUST, AND DEBRIS ARE PRESENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: RE-PAINT SECTION OF CEILING THAT HAS BEEN REPAIRED IN THE NURSERY.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937899

Location recorded for this inspection · SMART FROM THE START · 1935-1939 W 79TH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1937368

Location recorded for this inspection · SMART FROM THE START · 1935-1939 W 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 26

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED THE 4 WASHBOWLS INSIDE OF BOTH STUDENT RESTROOMS WITH NO COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD WATER AT THE WASHBOWLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR THE INFANT ROOM REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1516116

Location recorded for this inspection · SMART FROM THE START · 1935-1939 W 79TH 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: THE CEILING IN ROON NEAR BASEMENT STAIRS ARE IN POOR REPAIR, OPENING OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING.

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204 of 242 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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