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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.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1562046

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 BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. FOUND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS. FOUND NO HOOD INSTALLED ABOVE THE STOVE IN KITCHEN AREA.

License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1561374

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

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO HAND SOAP AND HAND PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA. FOUND HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AREA HAS TEMPERED WATER NOT FUNCTIONING, NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND NO SEPARATION OR OTHER BARRIER AS APPROPIATE BETWEEN KITCHEN AREA AND TODDLER PLAY ROOM AREA LOCATED AT THE REAR.NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOORS TO THE PREMISES NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOMS OF DOORS.THE SAID DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,EXHAUST FANS AT REAR NEAR KITCHEN AREA MUST BE SCREENED.NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND NO 4" COVING ALONG BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA AND REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT FRONT DOOR AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND NO SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREA.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. FOUND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS. FOUND NO HOOD INSTALLED ABOVE THE STOVE IN KITCHEN AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN STORAGE ROOMS AND KEPT ITEMS MUST BE ORGANIZED 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546804

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

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND NO REFRIGERATION UNITS ON AND RUNNING AT THIS TIME,ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE ON AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND NO HAND SOAP AND HAND PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AREA.NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND NO SEPARATION OR OTHER BARRIER AS APPROPIATE BETWEEN KITCHEN AREA AND TODDLER PLAY ROOM AREA LOCATED AT THE REAR.NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOORS TO THE PREMISES NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOMS OF DOORS.THE SAID DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,EXHAUST FANS AT REAR NEAR KITCHEN AREA MUST BE SCREENED.NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION/PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AT THIS TIME.NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND NO 4" COVING ALONG BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA AND REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT FRONT DOOR AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA AND IN 2 STUDENTS CLASSROOMS;THESE AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND NO SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AREA.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. FOUND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS. FOUND NO HOOD INSTALLED ABOVE THE STOVE IN KITCHEN AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN STORAGE ROOMS AND KEPT ITEMS MUST BE ORGANIZED 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1494067

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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