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BUBBLES ACADEMY

2184 N ELSTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60614

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2626995

Location recorded for this inspection · BUBBLES ACADEMY · 2184 N ELSTON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604681

Location recorded for this inspection · BUBBLES ACADEMY · 2184 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK AND NORTHWEST WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BINS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED FLOORS BETWEEN WALL AND CLOTHES DRYER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR NOT ON PROPER SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER BY REMOVING ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING OF A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND FOR ALL KEPT ITEMS.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2577379

Location recorded for this inspection · BUBBLES ACADEMY · 2184 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN MICROWAVE OVEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED WALLS IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND THE METAL GARBAGE CANS WITH PEELING PAINT AND DAMAGED PLASTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561315

Location recorded for this inspection · BUBBLES ACADEMY · 2184 N ELSTON AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:WE OBSERVED DELIVERED SALSA(FOR LUNCH FOR CHILDREN) STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 50F TO 51.6F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MNAGER.POUND 2,VALUE 5. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORED UTENSILS MUST INVERTED ON TOP THE COUNTER BY THE HOT HOLDING UNIT TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD WITH EXCESS CUTS AND BROWN SURFACE,REPAIR/REPLACE

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523609

Location recorded for this inspection · BUBBLES ACADEMY · 2184 N ELSTON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522860

Location recorded for this inspection · BUBBLES ACADEMY · 2184 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER WITHIN REFRIGERATOR AND NO THERMOMTER WITHIN SMALL STAFF REFIGERATOR IN BREAK ROOM. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED WATERPROOF HIGH-TEMPERATURE IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMTER OR HIGH-TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS NEEDED FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNITS AND ROLLER CARTS WITH FOOD CRUMBS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTDOOR COMPOST RECEPTACLES STORED TOO CLOSE TO REAR EXIT THAT LEADS TO FOOD PREP AREA. MOVE COMPOST RECEPTACLES AWAY FROM REAR EXIT TO DETER FLY ENTRY INTO FACILITY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AREA TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF DISHWASHER FLOOR UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNITS STORED OUTSIDE KITCHEN PREP AREA ON TABLES IN HALLWAY AREA IS UNDER CEILING THAT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOOD NEEDS TO BE STORED WITHIN THE PREP AREA UNDER CEILINGS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MOVE ALL FOOD PREP AND HOT HOLDING WITHIN THE KITCHEN WITH SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CEILINGS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2456389

Location recorded for this inspection · BUBBLES ACADEMY · 2184 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BROKEN HANDLE AT REFRIGERATOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESS DRY FOOD AT TOP PART OF THE MICROWAVE, ALSO CLEAN SPILLAGE AT LAST SHELF INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK,BESIDE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOT CLEANABLE ROUGH AND UNEVEN CEILING WALL IN THE PREP AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290924

Location recorded for this inspection · BUBBLES ACADEMY · 2184 N ELSTON AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER/PROBE ON SITE TO DETERMINE/MONITOR THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ENSURE STEM THERMOMETER/PROBES ARE ON SITE AND ACCESSIBLE TO DETERMINE/MONITOR THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 61

    SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY, REPORT #2232508, NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER, FROM 10/30/18. AT TIME OF INSPECTION INSPECTION SUMMARY WAS LOCATED INSIDE FOLDER INSIDE OF OFFICE FILING CABINET AND NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANGER THAT INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232508

Location recorded for this inspection · BUBBLES ACADEMY · 2184 N ELSTON AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE SERVICE SINK INSIDE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS INSIDE STAFF WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2232376

Location recorded for this inspection · BUBBLES ACADEMY · 2184 N ELSTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.112(A:1&2) OBSERVED A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE FINAL RINSE SANITIZER IS READING 127.F. PREMISES HAS NO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS. MUST USE 100% DISPOSABLE SERVICES UNTIL MACHINE IS FIXED. MUST REPAIR MACHINE AND MUST HAVE FINAL RINSE OF 180.F. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.COS CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED AT THE SERVICE SINK INSIDE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS INSIDE STAFF WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995562

Location recorded for this inspection · BUBBLES ACADEMY · 2184 N ELSTON AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION ON WALL VENT NEAR FRONT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO SHAVE EXCESS INSULATION FROM VENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; SPRINKLER ROOM INSIDE THE GARDEN ROOM, AND INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF PAINT, AND INSTALL WALL BASE IN THE SPRINKLER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FINISH PAINTING, REPAIR WALL BASE, AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL MINIMUM OF A 1 COMPARTMENT RINSE/PREP SINK IN DISHMACHINE AREA, DESIGNATE EXISTING SINK FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM. ALSO, PLUMBERS PUTTY FOUND IN BOTH WATER FOUNTAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK, REPLACE PLUMBERS PUTTY WITH A NON TOXIC MATERIAL, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR LEFT BY CONSTRUCTION WORKERS, AND MAINTAIN.

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989927

Location recorded for this inspection · BUBBLES ACADEMY · 2184 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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505 of 703 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2492919.

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