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TOTS EXPRESS LEARNING CENTER

9031 S STONY ISLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60617

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641601

Location recorded for this inspection · TOTS EXPRESS LEARNING CENTER · 9031 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED MISSING COVING ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP AND BEHIND THE FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVING AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626347

Location recorded for this inspection · TOTS EXPRESS LEARNING CENTER · 9031 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE IN INFANT ROOM. INSTUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDSINK AND USE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN INFANT ROOM AS HANDSINK. OBSERVED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING WALL COVING BEHIND REFRIGERATION, STORAGE AREA, AND UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHERE NEEDED.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602063

Location recorded for this inspection · TOTS EXPRESS LEARNING CENTER · 9031 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED WALL SURFACES IN CHILDREN WASHROOM, LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN, MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZERS IN KITCHEN AND ALONG WALLS IN REAR UTILITY AREA, OPENINGS IN WALL ABOVE DOORWAY LEADING TO REAR UTILITY AREA AND UNDER DRAINBOARD NEAR GREASE TRAP IN KITCHEN, MISSING OUTLET COVERS IN CLASSROOM, OPENINGS IN CEILINGS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN ALL AREAS.

  • 55

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

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580175

Location recorded for this inspection · TOTS EXPRESS LEARNING CENTER · 9031 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 : OBSEVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON IN THE FLOOR MOPSINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN,AFTER SCHOOL,2,3,4 & 5 YRS,TODDLERS,INFANTS,AFTER SCHOOL TOILET ROOM

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT,DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES IN 2YRS OLD ROOM,TORN CARPET IN POOR REPAIR & FLOOR TRIM IN 2,3, 4 & 5 YRS. ROOM.LOOSE WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,2YRS, 4 & 5 YRS OLD.DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 2,3,4 & 5, AFTER SCHOOL,INFANTS ROOMS.WINDOW TRIMS ARE IN POOR REPAIR IN 2,4 & 5 YRS ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP & WATER FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BASEMENT .

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580039

Location recorded for this inspection · TOTS EXPRESS LEARNING CENTER · 9031 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST & DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL CUBBIES,TOY SHELVES IN ALL CLASSROOMS,LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 : OBSEVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON IN THE FLOOR MOPSINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN CARPET IN POOR REPAIR & FLOOR TRIM IN 2,3, 4 & 5 YRS. ROOM.LOOSE WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,2YRS, 4 & 5 YRS OLD.DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 2,3,4 & 5, AFTER SCHOOL,INFANTS ROOMS.WINDOW TRIMS ARE IN POOR REPAIR IN 2,4 & 5 YRS ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,DRY FOOD STORAGE,ALL CLASSROOMS,BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN,AFTER SCHOOL,2,3,4 & 5 YRS,TODDLERS,INFANTS,AFTER SCHOOL TOILET ROOM

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2579667 8/7/23 NOT CORRECTED #55- 6-501.114 : OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
19
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579869

Location recorded for this inspection · TOTS EXPRESS LEARNING CENTER · 9031 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: STILL OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT KID'S TOILET ROOM MIDDLE SINK AT 69.8F. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN FRONT HAND WASHING STATION AREA TO TEMPER WATER .MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR INFANTS REFRIGERATOR.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 : OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 : OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.11 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF TODDLERS FISH TANK LOWER CABINET AND ON A PIECE OF WOOD UNDER TABLE IN KITCHEN .MUST REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/7/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.115 : OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF A LIVE LARGE WHITE AND GRAY CAT WALKING AROUND IN BASEMENT,A BOWL OF CAT FOOD & A PLASTIC LITTER BOX USED FOR CAT. MUST REMOVE CAT,CAT FOOD & LITTER BOX FROM PREMISES .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-40-060)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-102.11 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER,KITCHEN UNDER PREP TABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST & DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL CUBBIES,TOY SHELVES IN ALL CLASSROOMS,LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET HANDLES OF ALL TOILETS IN TODDLERS TOILET ROOM,LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 1ST. HAND SINK IN KID'S TOILET ROOM,REAR 3- COMPARTMEMT SINK HAS A LEAKY PIPE AND FRONT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK HAS LEAKY FAUCETS AT BOTH FAUCETS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 : OBSEVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON IN THE FLOOR MOPSINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MOLDED WALLS & DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT,DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES IN 2YRS OLD ROOM,TORN CARPET IN POOR REPAIR & FLOOR TRIM IN 2,3, 4 & 5 YRS. ROOM.LOOSE WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,2YRS, 4 & 5 YRS OLD.DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 2,3,4 & 5, AFTER SCHOOL,INFANTS ROOMS.WINDOW TRIMS ARE IN POOR REPAIR IN 2,4 & 5 YRS ROOM.BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR WALK IN COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN,AFTER SCHOOL,2,3,4 & 5 YRS,TODDLERS,INFANTS,AFTER SCHOOL TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,DRY FOOD STORAGE,ALL CLASSROOMS,BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN AFTER SCHOOL ROOM & TOILET ROOM,STAFF TOILET ROOM.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) : PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2563321 9/8/22 NOT CORRECTED #55-6-201.15: OBSERVED BUCKLED AND CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND REAR LAUNDRY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#55- 6-501.114 : OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA WITH WALL OF CURTAINS AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
20
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579667

Location recorded for this inspection · TOTS EXPRESS LEARNING CENTER · 9031 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN FRONT AREA AT 85.3F AND KID'S TOILET ROOM MIDDLE SINK AT 73.4F. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR INFANTS REFRIGERATOR.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.11 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF TODDLERS FISH TANK LOWER CABINET AND ON A PIECE OF WOOD UNDER TABLE IN KITCHEN .MUST REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/7/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF A LIVE LARGE WHITE AND GRAY CAT WALKING AROUND IN BASEMENT,A BOWL OF CAT FOOD & A PLASTIC LITTER BOX USED FOR CAT. MUST REMOVE CAT,CAT FOOD & LITTER BOX FROM PREMISES .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-40-060)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REFRIGERATOR ,CABINET DOOR THAT IS OFF HINDGES IN KITCHEN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER,KITCHEN UNDER PREP TABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST & DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL CUBBIES,TOY SHELVES IN ALL CLASSROOMS,LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET HANDLES OF ALL TOILETS IN TODDLERS TOILET ROOM,LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 1ST. HAND SINK IN KID'S TOILET ROOM,REAR 3- COMPARTMEMT SINK HAS A LEAKY PIPE AND FRONT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK HAS LEAKY FAUCETS AT BOTH FAUCETS.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSEVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON IN THE FLOOR MOPSINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN STAFF TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MOLDED WALLS & DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT,DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES IN 2YRS OLD ROOM,TORN CARPET IN POOR REPAIR & FLOOR TRIM IN 2,3, 4 & 5 YRS. ROOM.LOOSE WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,2YRS, 4 & 5 YRS OLD.DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 2,3,4 & 5, AFTER SCHOOL,INFANTS ROOMS.WINDOW TRIMS ARE IN POOR REPAIR IN 2,4 & 5 YRS ROOM.BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR WALK IN COOLER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN,AFTER SCHOOL,2,3,4 & 5 YRS,TODDLERS,INFANTS,AFTER SCHOOL TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,DRY FOOD STORAGE,ALL CLASSROOMS,BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN AFTER SCHOOL ROOM & TOILET ROOM,STAFF TOILET ROOM.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2563321 9/8/22 NOT CORRECTED #55-6-201.15: OBSERVED BUCKLED AND CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND REAR LAUNDRY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#55- 6-501.114 : OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA WITH WALL OF CURTAINS AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563321

Location recorded for this inspection · TOTS EXPRESS LEARNING CENTER · 9031 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA WITH WALL OF CURTAINS AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUCKLED AND CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND REAR LAUNDRY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563046

Location recorded for this inspection · TOTS EXPRESS LEARNING CENTER · 9031 S STONY ISLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562570

Location recorded for this inspection · TOTS EXPRESS LEARNING CENTER · 9031 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER HOLDING AT 50.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WALK IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. UNIT IS TAGGED AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND CDPH FOOD PROTECTION IS NOTIFIED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF PASTA, RICE AND SUGAR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN CONTENTS ARE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 10-20 ANTS IN RED ROOM (3 YEAR OLD) NEAR WALL AND CRAWLING ON CARPET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL TOILET FIXTURES DESIGNATED FOR CHILDREN IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE ENTIRE PERIMETER OF FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALONG WHERE ALL FLOOR AND WALLS MEET. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN WINDOW SILLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA WITH WALL OF CURTAINS AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUCKLED AND CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND REAR LAUNDRY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537342

Location recorded for this inspection · TOTS EXPRESS LEARNING CENTER · 9031 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING OF WATER IN THE FRONT HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANEL AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2401690

Location recorded for this inspection · TOTS EXPRESS LEARNING CENTER · 9031 S STONY ISLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED KITCHEN HANDSINK BASIN FILL WITH STANDING WATER WHEN IN USE. MUST CORRECT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE CHILDREN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE LOOSE DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Local context · Chicago

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242 of 303 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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