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GREAT EXPECTATIONS LEARNING ACADEMY

1146-1148 S CALIFORNIA AVE · Chicago, IL 60612

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for GREAT EXPECTATIONS LEARNING ACADEMY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636085

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT EXPECTATIONS LEARNING ACADEMY · 1146-1148 S CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-402.12: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL IN THE FRONT CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM. INSTUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635770

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT EXPECTATIONS LEARNING ACADEMY · 1146-1148 S CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPING ON SITE. FOUND MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FOLLOWING FLOOR AND SURFACES: FLOOR AND THE WHITE SHELF IN THE HOT WATER STORAGE AREA, SURROUNDING THE COLD/ FREEZER HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE INFANT ROOM, SURROUNDING THE LOCKERS, IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS, AND NEAR COTS AND TOY SHELF IN ROOSEVELT CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11: OBSERVED THICK ICE BUILD UP ON TOP CONDENSOR OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-402.12: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL IN THE FRONT CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM. INSTUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635612

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT EXPECTATIONS LEARNING ACADEMY · 1146-1148 S CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES TCS FOODS AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. FOUND THREE BOWLS OF CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP (52.0-57.0F), A BOWL OF CHICKEN 57.0F 15 1/2 GALLONS OF MILK FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 50.0-52.0F. CHICKEN AND CHICKEN NOODLES, AND HALF A GALLON MILK WAS FOUND OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT THE FRON PREP AREA AND THE 15 GALLONS OF MILK WAS FOUND IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40LBS AT $200 WORTH PRODUCT DISCARDED. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE REFRIGERATOR ON SITE. FOUND THE ONLY TWO REFRIGERATOR AT 55.0F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST REACH AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPING ON SITE. FOUND MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FOLLOWING FLOOR AND SURFACES: FLOOR AND THE WHITE SHELF IN THE HOT WATER STORAGE AREA, SURROUNDING THE COLD/ FREEZER HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE INFANT ROOM, SURROUNDING THE LOCKERS, IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS, AND NEAR COTS AND TOY SHELF IN ROOSEVELT CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL IN THE FRONT CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM. INSTUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THICK ICE BUILD UP ON TOP CONDENSOR OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619728

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT EXPECTATIONS LEARNING ACADEMY · 1146-1148 S CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THECABINETS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINKS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE KIDS WASH ROOM DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594789

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT EXPECTATIONS LEARNING ACADEMY · 1146-1148 S CALIFORNIA AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594391

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT EXPECTATIONS LEARNING ACADEMY · 1146-1148 S CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (PASTA AT 136F) WAS SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND-WASHING SINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE UTILITY ROOM LOCATED NEXT TO THE NW CORNER EXIT, MIDDLE CLASSROOM AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND BEHIND THE SHELVES, HVAC CLOSET IN THE MIDDLE CLASSROM, SMALL CLOSET NEXT TO MAIN ENTRANCE, FOOD STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE SOUTH CLASSROOM, SOUTH CLASSROOM CLOSET NEXT TO THE EMERGENCY EXIT ON THE SE CORNER OF THE BUILING, AND STORAGE ROOM WITH THE TRAP DOOR TO THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEAL THE GAPS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE WALL IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA LOCATED NEXT TO THE SOUTH CLASSROOM.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE NORTH CLASSROOM CHILDREN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576593

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT EXPECTATIONS LEARNING ACADEMY · 1146-1148 S CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ADULT RESTROOM ADJOINING CHILDREN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS IN ALL ADULT FEMALE USE RESTROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA ABOVE BASEMENT TRAP DOOR AS WELL AS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ITEMS, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576283

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT EXPECTATIONS LEARNING ACADEMY · 1146-1148 S CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN STORAGE AREA ABOVE BASEMENT TRAP DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREA, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ADULT RESTROOM ADJOINING CHILDREN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS IN ALL ADULT FEMALE USE RESTROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA ABOVE BASEMENT TRAP DOOR AS WELL AS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ITEMS, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575804

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT EXPECTATIONS LEARNING ACADEMY · 1146-1148 S CALIFORNIA AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555053

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT EXPECTATIONS LEARNING ACADEMY · 1146-1148 S CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN 3 YEAR OLDS CLASSROOM SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND SWEEP BEHIND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEAR INFANTS ROOM.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528498

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT EXPECTATIONS LEARNING ACADEMY · 1146-1148 S CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN MUSKERTEERS ROOM & INFANTS ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

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

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER MIDDLE AND BOTTOM OF DOUBLE DOORS IN CAREBEARS ROOM.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CABINET DOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN.

  • 53

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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND SPIDER WEBBS FROM UPPER CEILING IN KUALA ROOM & WALL VENT IN KITCHEN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN CARE BEARS ROOM & TORN CARPET IN KUALAS ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN,FRONT STAFF & KIDS TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN CARE BEARS ROOM NEAR FILE CABINET.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT,UTILITY ROOM AND STORAGE CLOSET AT BASEMENT AREA.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2303559

Location recorded for this inspection · GREAT EXPECTATIONS LEARNING ACADEMY · 1146-1148 S CALIFORNIA AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE CABINET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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