Chicago · Official inspection records
5649 W CHICAGO AVE · Chicago, IL 60651
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for SMART START DAY CARE on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · SMART START DAY CARE · 5649 W CHICAGO AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · SMART START DAY CARE · 5649 W CHICAGO AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANGER, ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; MILK, EGGS, ETC., WERE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO DETERMINE PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. SITE CORRECT VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR CAULKING SEAL ALONG BOTH HAND SINKS LOCATED IN ADULT RESTROOMS, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED OPERATION RESEAL/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR UTILITY CLOSET WITH UNFINISHED COVING ALONG WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTIONS, THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED OPERATION TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED REAR UTILITY CLOSET WITH MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED OPERATION TO INSTALL. OBSERVED REAR UTILITY CLOSET WITH UNFINISHED WALLS, NEAR FUSE BOX. INFORMED OPERATION THAT ALL SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED OPERATION TO RESEAL/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALSO OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING FIXTURES NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED OPERATION TO SEAL OPENINGS, TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN CHILDREN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED OPERATION TO REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD, IN SAID RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED OPERATION TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Location recorded for this inspection · SMART START DAY CARE · 5649 W CHICAGO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE CHEST REFRIGERATOR IN THE INFANTS ROOM
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
Location recorded for this inspection · SMART START DAY CARE · 5649 W CHICAGO AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE CHEST REFRIGERATOR IN THE INFANTS ROOM
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
Local context · Chicago
157 of 228 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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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2437677.
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