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LADYBUG & FRIENDS DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL

2255-2257 W LAWRENCE · Chicago, IL 60625

Children's Services Facility

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for LADYBUG & FRIENDS DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619488

Location recorded for this inspection · LADYBUG & FRIENDS DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL · 2255-2257 W LAWRENCE

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS BREAKFAST HAD BEEN SERVED. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES LATER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING HAND WASHING SINKS: THE KITCHEN PREP HAND SINK, THE INFANT ROOM DIAPER CHANGING STATION HAND SINK, THE ADULT WASHROOM HAND SINK. REVIEWED PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER BROUGHT PAPER TOWELS UPON HER ARRIVAL. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE ON THE PREMISES NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGER STATES MACHINE IS NOT WORKING. NOT BEING USED AND NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THIS TIME. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION OF THE MACHINE AND TAG REMOVED BY C.D.P.H. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE INFANT ROOM REFRIGERATION UNIT.

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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
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607867

Location recorded for this inspection · LADYBUG & FRIENDS DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL · 2255-2257 W LAWRENCE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607379

Location recorded for this inspection · LADYBUG & FRIENDS DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL · 2255-2257 W LAWRENCE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE CLASSROOM #4 REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND EQUIPMENTS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND 8 LIVE ANTS ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE WATER HEATER LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS; DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND REFRIGERATION UNITS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE KITCHEN/LAUNDRY AREA AND IN WATER HEATER STORAGE ROOM AND, CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ON THE NORTH WALL OF THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586404

Location recorded for this inspection · LADYBUG & FRIENDS DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL · 2255-2257 W LAWRENCE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586215

Location recorded for this inspection · LADYBUG & FRIENDS DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL · 2255-2257 W LAWRENCE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT VERIFIABLY ABLE TO REACH PROPER TEMPERATURE. THE HIGHEST SURFACE TEMPERATURE REACHED IS 114 F. THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE MUST REACH A SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160 F AND ABOVE. NO DISHES IN THE DISH MACHINE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE DISH MACHINE WAS TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED PEAS AND CARROTS HELD AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 124 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 135 F AND ABOVE. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS OF COOKED PEAS AND CARROTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER IN INFANT ROOM (ROOM #1) WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE ALL TCS FOODS AND TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER ADJUSTED COOLER TO REDUCE THE TEMPERATURE DOWN TO 37 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN ROOMS 1,2,3 AND 5 (CLASSROOMS WITH TOILETS) RANGED FROM 72 F TO 90 F. HOT WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MEASURED AT 86 F. HOT WATER IN TOILET ROOM MEASURED AT 86 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THERE IS A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100 F FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110 F FOR ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564999

Location recorded for this inspection · LADYBUG & FRIENDS DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL · 2255-2257 W LAWRENCE

Recorded violations

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. NOTED SOME LITTER/DEBRIS ON GROUND.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2534515

Location recorded for this inspection · LADYBUG & FRIENDS DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL · 2255-2257 W LAWRENCE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523473

Location recorded for this inspection · LADYBUG & FRIENDS DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL · 2255-2257 W LAWRENCE

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 110.3 F IN KITCHEN PREP-AREA(DISHMACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180 F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,NO CITATION ISSUED – (COS)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING, VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN INFANT CLASSROOM.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE (NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME) HAS NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER GAUGES FOR WASH AND SANITIZING CYCLES.REFER TO #16 DISHMACHINE WAS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION".INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN INFANT CLASSROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2352756

Location recorded for this inspection · LADYBUG & FRIENDS DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL · 2255-2257 W LAWRENCE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AT STORAGE CLOSET.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND RE-ORGANIZE CLUTTER.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM LIGHT IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229257

Location recorded for this inspection · LADYBUG & FRIENDS DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL · 2255-2257 W LAWRENCE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222789

Location recorded for this inspection · LADYBUG & FRIENDS DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL · 2255-2257 W LAWRENCE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11- OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION , 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17(C)-ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11(B)-OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 2-204.115(A) FOUND RESIDENTIAL DISH MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH COMMERCIAL DISH MACHINE WITH A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE THAT INDICATES THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER IN EACH WASH AND RINSE TANK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15(B)-LEAK ON THE FAUCET ARM CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114-(A)- ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND FURNACE ROOM MUST BE STORED ELEVATED OF THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. 6-501.114(A)-ALL FOOD STOCKS, BOXES IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.17(A)- CEILING VENT COVER IN STAFF WASHROOM, WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. 6-201.17(A)- WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FURNACE ROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116291

Location recorded for this inspection · LADYBUG & FRIENDS DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL · 2255-2257 W LAWRENCE

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT THE BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS/SUPPLIES IN KITCHEN/SCHOOL SUPPLY CLOSET AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND BETTER MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE REAR STORAGE SHED.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED COOK IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

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