Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for ACADEMY OF CREATIVE THINKING on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2637128
Location recorded for this inspection · ACADEMY OF CREATIVE THINKING · 4200 N Central AVE
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN TODDLER ROOM. MUST 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
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626777
Location recorded for this inspection · ACADEMY OF CREATIVE THINKING · 4200 N Central AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624879
Location recorded for this inspection · ACADEMY OF CREATIVE THINKING · 4200 N Central AVE
Recorded violations
1
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED (7/2/2025). A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND THE ORIGINAL COPY MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED SHED LOCATED NEXT TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITHOUT DOORS AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOORS AND ELEVATE ITEMS STORED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM FROM KITCHEN, AND IN DISHROOM CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595483
Location recorded for this inspection · ACADEMY OF CREATIVE THINKING · 4200 N Central AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF INFANT REFRIGERATOR AT 45F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 3 OUT OF 4 HAND WASHING SINKS IN KIDS TOILET ROOM AT IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 86-94F. WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE BETWEEN 100-120F THROUGH MIXING VALVE.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM KITCHEN.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569207
Location recorded for this inspection · ACADEMY OF CREATIVE THINKING · 4200 N Central AVE
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE DRY STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES (NO MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION).
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567506
Location recorded for this inspection · ACADEMY OF CREATIVE THINKING · 4200 N Central 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
2523438
Location recorded for this inspection · ACADEMY OF CREATIVE THINKING · 4200 N Central AVE
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSRTUCTEC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN STUDENTS WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456782
Location recorded for this inspection · ACADEMY OF CREATIVE THINKING · 4200 N Central AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS/ROOMS. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ON PREMISES.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320944
Location recorded for this inspection · ACADEMY OF CREATIVE THINKING · 4200 N Central AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT EAST SIDE OF BUILDING INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT EAST PART OF BUILDING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT EST PART OF BUILDING
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS BEHIND REFRIGERATION NEED CLEANING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND REFRIGERATION.
LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2243379
Location recorded for this inspection · ACADEMY OF CREATIVE THINKING · 4200 N Central AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 2-501.11 NO CITATION ISSUED
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER.CLUTTER IS A HARBORAGE FOR PESTS. CORE VIOLATION
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2234211
Location recorded for this inspection · ACADEMY OF CREATIVE THINKING · 4200 N Central AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 2-501.11 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081766
Location recorded for this inspection · ACADEMY OF CREATIVE THINKING · 4200 N Central 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: CEILING VENT COVER IN ONE OF THE STAFF WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION IN ONE OF THE STAFF WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES ON THE FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ONE MORE EMPLOYEE DOES NOT HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE . MUST PROVIDE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60634
254 of 327 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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