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APPLE TREE CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER

4065 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60618

Children's Services Facility

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for APPLE TREE CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624883

Location recorded for this inspection · APPLE TREE CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER · 4065 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK WITH METERING FAUCET IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA PROVIDES WATER ONLY FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 SECONDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MAIN KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET TO PROVIDE WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS WITHOUT THE NEED TO REACTIVATE THE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS (LARGE CHEESE BALLS CONTAINERS) BEING RE-USED FOR BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE OF RICE. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE RE-USE OF SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS FOR BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE AND DISCARD SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS ONCE ORIGINAL USE IS EXHAUSTED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LID OF OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE IN POOR REPAIR, BENT AND LOOSE BUT CAN STILL BE TIGHTLY CLOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE LID AND MAINTAIN ALL REFUSE AREAS, ENCLOSURES, AND RECEPTACLES IN GOOD REPAIR.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607816

Location recorded for this inspection · APPLE TREE CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER · 4065 N ELSTON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584443

Location recorded for this inspection · APPLE TREE CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER · 4065 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMEMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOPSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE BOILER ROOM (TODDLER ROOM).

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE PRE-SCHOOL WASHROOM.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2568401

Location recorded for this inspection · APPLE TREE CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER · 4065 N ELSTON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2568293

Location recorded for this inspection · APPLE TREE CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER · 4065 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M.'S AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MINIMUM 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MANTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2535162 DATED: 10/22/2021 #51--OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 12/16/2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2535162

Location recorded for this inspection · APPLE TREE CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER · 4065 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2316150

Location recorded for this inspection · APPLE TREE CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER · 4065 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL WATER PUSH BUTTON AT LESS THAN 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST RECALIBRATE PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL PUSH BUTTON TO A MINIMAL OF 15 SECONDS RUNNING WATER TIME.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2241173

Location recorded for this inspection · APPLE TREE CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER · 4065 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: 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: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICED NOT LOCATED AT THE SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098686

Location recorded for this inspection · APPLE TREE CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER · 4065 N ELSTON AVE

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: PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL PUSH BUTTON NOT CALIBRATE TO 15 SECONDS WATER RUNNING TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RECALIBRATE PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL WATER RUNNING TIME TO 15 SECONDS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1948602

Location recorded for this inspection · APPLE TREE CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER · 4065 N ELSTON AVE

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: MUST REATTACH WALL COVING IN THE 3'S RESTROOM IN THE REAR AREA.FOUND WALL COVING FALLING OFF WALL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST HOOD SO AS TO BE IN WORKING ORDER.FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT WORKING.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1425219

Location recorded for this inspection · APPLE TREE CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER · 4065 N ELSTON AVE

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: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. FOUND NO HOOD INSTALLED ABOVE THE STOVE IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK ALSO MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE STOVE OR REMOVE STOVE.

LicenseNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1425213

Location recorded for this inspection · APPLE TREE CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER · 4065 N ELSTON AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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