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PERFECT BEGINNINGS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

1500 W 119TH ST · Chicago, IL 60643

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for PERFECT BEGINNINGS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640526

Location recorded for this inspection · PERFECT BEGINNINGS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER · 1500 W 119TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND THE REAR DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE PLAY GROUND WITH A 1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH THE DOOR, MAKING THE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE MOPSINK STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND UNORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE AREA.

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Inspection history

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

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624505

Location recorded for this inspection · PERFECT BEGINNINGS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER · 1500 W 119TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR VENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS (NOT USED AS A/C ANYMORE) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND OR INSECTS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2617868

Location recorded for this inspection · PERFECT BEGINNINGS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER · 1500 W 119TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SINK FIXTURE LOOSE IN INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOWER WALL OPEN EXPOSING INSIDE OF WALL DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM HANDWASHING SINK IN INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589375

Location recorded for this inspection · PERFECT BEGINNINGS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER · 1500 W 119TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL GREASE SPILL BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND ARRANGE AREA TO ALLOW FOR FREQUENT CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASE COVING MISSING ON EXTERIOR WALL IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BASE COVING FOR ALL WALLS IN AREAS SUBJECT TO SPLASHING AND/OR MOISTURE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD FILTER HEAVILY SOILED WITH CAKED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE FILTER AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569875

Location recorded for this inspection · PERFECT BEGINNINGS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER · 1500 W 119TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF INFANT REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, CLASSROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569511

Location recorded for this inspection · PERFECT BEGINNINGS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER · 1500 W 119TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF INFANT REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMERCIAL REFUSE DISPOSAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, CLASSROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2532190

Location recorded for this inspection · PERFECT BEGINNINGS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER · 1500 W 119TH ST

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
2531909

Location recorded for this inspection · PERFECT BEGINNINGS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER · 1500 W 119TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. FOOD MAY NOT BE STORED IN MECHANICAL ROOMS.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE CUPS STORED IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MAY NOT BE STORED IN MECHANICAL ROOMS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365692

Location recorded for this inspection · PERFECT BEGINNINGS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER · 1500 W 119TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BOTTOM AREAS OF CUBBIES AND SHELVING UNITS IN CLASSROOM BY REAR EXIT HAVE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN CHILDRENS WASHROOM IN INFANT AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE NOT ELEVATED OFF FLOORS IN TEACHERS CLOSET IN INFANT CLASSROOM TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREA. REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT USING.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2320806

Location recorded for this inspection · PERFECT BEGINNINGS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER · 1500 W 119TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP INSIDE INFANT REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2311959

Location recorded for this inspection · PERFECT BEGINNINGS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER · 1500 W 119TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304632

Location recorded for this inspection · PERFECT BEGINNINGS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER · 1500 W 119TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE INFANT ROOM CLOSET,10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON RUG IN STORAGE AREA NEAR CLOSET IN INFANT ROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF CUBBIES ACROSS FROM WASHROOM IN INFANT ROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WEST WALL BEHIND SHELVING UNITS IN WEST CLASSROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN NORTHWEST CORNER OF EAST CLASSROOM, 3 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINET UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WEST CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT REACHING ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL LONGER FAUCET TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD FLIES ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE INFANT ROOM, DUST BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON TOYS, CUBBIES, SHELVING UNITS, AND CABINETS IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS AND CLOSET IN INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING FANS, VENTILATION HOOD, ATTACHED PIPING IN CLASSROOM AND KITCHEN AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS ON FLOORS, SOILED RUGS AND CARPETING IN CLASSROOM AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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165 of 200 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2385784.

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