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THE GREEN BEAN NURSERY

2214-2220 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60614

Children's Services Facility

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for THE GREEN BEAN NURSERY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626661

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREEN BEAN NURSERY · 2214-2220 N ELSTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602799

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREEN BEAN NURSERY · 2214-2220 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT STAFF KITCHEN AND NURSERY 3 HANDWASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED EXTERIOR OF KITCHEN DISHMACHINE AND GREASE TRAP NOT CLEAN. INSTRCUTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED MINI FRIDGE IN NURSERY 3 WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED BROKEN FLUSH SYSTEM IN OT1 BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER IN SOUTHEAST HOTWATER HEATER CLOSET, SOUTHWEST MOP SINK CLOSET, NORTHWEST PRE-K BATHROOM CLOSET AND CLOSETS OUTSIDE OF STAFF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER BY REMOVING UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATING ALL KEPT ITEMS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582394

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREEN BEAN NURSERY · 2214-2220 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15-- BROKEN WALL MOUNTING FOR THE SPRAY ARM ON THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE SO THE SPRAY ARM CANNOT FALL BELOW THE WASH BASIN LINE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11--PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: : 6-304.11--- INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE LOWER LEVEL STAFF WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582230

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREEN BEAN NURSERY · 2214-2220 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. THE MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS NOTED AT 88.3F. MUST OBTAIN A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. ADEQUATE HOT WATER WAS NOTED AT ALL OTHER HAND-WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS IN ALL CLOSETS, THE LAUNDRY ROOM, THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE REAR CHILDREN'S WASHROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PEELING PLASTIC ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST REMOVE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: INOPERABLE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. UNABLE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE BROKEN INDICATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY METAL SHELVING OF THE METAL FOOD CART IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR CABINET UNDER THE SINK IN THE TEACHER'S LOUNGE KITCHEN AND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BROKEN WALL MOUNTING FOR THE SPRAY ARM ON THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE SO THE SPRAY ARM CANNOT FALL BELOW THE WASH BASIN LINE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: BEHIND THE TEACHER'S LOUNGE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR, BEHIND THE MAIN KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR, THROUGHOUT THE LAUNDRY ROOM AND UTILITY MOP SINK CLOSET LOCATED IN THE REAR CHILDREN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL -----PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN THE REAR STAFF WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE LOWER LEVEL STAFF WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562175

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREEN BEAN NURSERY · 2214-2220 N ELSTON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561380

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREEN BEAN NURSERY · 2214-2220 N ELSTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 10 CONTAINERS OF VARIOUS KINDS OF YOGURTS AT A TEMP OF 46.7 F- 48.9F - 49.2F; 4 CONTAINERS OF COTTAGE CHEESE AT TEMP OF 49.2F; 5 CONTAINERS OF GUACAMOLE AT A TEMP OF 48.9F; TURKEY TACO MEAT AT TEMP OF 46.7F; SALSA AT TEMP OF 46.3F SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 49.7F. 12 BAGS 8oz OF SLICED SALAMI AT TEMP OF 48.6 AND 48.7F;1 GALLON OF 2% MILK A TEMP47.5F; 1 GALLON OF WHOLE MILK AT TEMP OF 48.9F;1 GALLON OF PEA MILK AT TEMP OF 52.3F; 4 CONTAINERS OF HUMMUS AT TEMP OF 48.7F; OPENED 1 GALLON OF OAT MILK AT TEMP OF 57.2F; VARIOUS KIND OF CUT VEGGIES AT TEMP OF 46.5F TO 49.2F. CUT PINEAPPLE AT TEMP OF 46F. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE.POUNDS 60, VALUE 800. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: WE OBSERVED IMPROPER AIR TEMP OF REACH-IN COOLER: FROM 48.9F TO 50F, IN THE KITCHEN.TCS FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:1 GALLON OF 2% MILK A TEMP47.5F;ETC. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION "DO NOT USE". PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS STORED ON TOP THE COUNTER TOP IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2532169

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREEN BEAN NURSERY · 2214-2220 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 GRIMES INSIDE THE THIRD COMPARTMENT COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE WALL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID COMPARTMENT

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.12 SCRATCHED WALL BEHIND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. WALL SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2531735

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREEN BEAN NURSERY · 2214-2220 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: GRIMES INSIDE THE THIRD COMPARTMENT COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE WALL, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID COMPARTMENT

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SCRATCHED WALL BEHIND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. WALL SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463220

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREEN BEAN NURSERY · 2214-2220 N ELSTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK and COUNTERTOP IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: WOOD BASE SHELF INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IS CHIPPED, UNEVEN, SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, IN PREP AREA, ALSO PIECE OF WOOD UNDER THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR /REPLACE SAID SHELF AND PIECE OF WOOD WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: PARTIAL FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. PRESENT FLOOR TILES MATERIAL ARE SPONGE, UNEVEN,(SOME BROKEN) NOT FOR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE SAID TILES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING CAULKING BETWEEN COUNTER TOP AND WALL OF HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN.SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE APPLICATION.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2315568

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREEN BEAN NURSERY · 2214-2220 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232335

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREEN BEAN NURSERY · 2214-2220 N ELSTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE SERVICES SINKS LOCATED INSIDE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN ALL CHILDREN'S AND STAFF WASHROOMS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2104643

Location recorded for this inspection · THE GREEN BEAN NURSERY · 2214-2220 N ELSTON AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR UNFINISHED FLOOR UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPAIR MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN TODDLER AND PRE-SCHOOL TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST FLOOR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS (JACKETS, BAGS, ETC.) FROM PREP AREA.

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505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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