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BLOOMING CHILDREN'S ACADEMY

3956 W GRAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60651

Daycare Above and Under 2 Years

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BLOOMING CHILDREN'S ACADEMY on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2635296

Location recorded for this inspection · BLOOMING CHILDREN'S ACADEMY · 3956 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATORS WITH ICE BUILD-UP LOCATED IN THE INFANT AND TODDLERS CLASSROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATERSTAINED CEILING TILE IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE RACKS NEAR THE EXIT DOOR AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN PREP OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH LITTER DEBRIS INSIDE THE STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE TODDLERS CLASSROOM AND AROUND THE LAUNDRY EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN CLASSROOMS/GYM AND WASHROOMS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

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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
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616138

Location recorded for this inspection · BLOOMING CHILDREN'S ACADEMY · 3956 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF PACKAGE OF SHREDDED CHEESE ON CART IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW PROPERLY.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR NETS/RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COLD HOLD UNIT/REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" FROM THE FLOOR TO PROVIDE FLOOR CLEANING ACCESSIBILITY.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SURROUNDING AREA AT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH A SMALL AMOUNT OF TRASH AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, IN THE HALLWAY LEADING FROM THE WASHROOM AREA TO THE KITCHEN AND IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2589554

Location recorded for this inspection · BLOOMING CHILDREN'S ACADEMY · 3956 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CHILDREN WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE STAFF BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571304

Location recorded for this inspection · BLOOMING CHILDREN'S ACADEMY · 3956 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN, DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510235

Location recorded for this inspection · BLOOMING CHILDREN'S ACADEMY · 3956 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BASEMENT FLOOR WITH NOT CLEAN, DIRT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365814

Location recorded for this inspection · BLOOMING CHILDREN'S ACADEMY · 3956 W GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2288684

Location recorded for this inspection · BLOOMING CHILDREN'S ACADEMY · 3956 W GRAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2233149

Location recorded for this inspection · BLOOMING CHILDREN'S ACADEMY · 3956 W GRAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE INFANT AND TODDLER ROOM COOLERS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE CENTER OF THE FRONT ENTRY DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED TO ELEVATE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL WITH A HIGH GLOSS FINISH TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-POROUS, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE WATER FOUNTAIN IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR COVING BY THE CLASSROOM CLOSEST TO THE KITCHEN NOT FINISHED IN SOME AREA. MUST PROVIDE. OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN BY THE HOT WATER TANK WITH NO COVER. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED A CRACK IN THE WALL AT THE BASE OF THE MOP SINK. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME CRACKED FLOOR TILES. MUST REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CORK CEILING TILES USED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED UNFINISHED CEMENT USED ON THE FLOORS IN THE OF THE REAR ENTRY DOORS. MUST SEAL WITH A HIGH GLOSS FINISH TO PROVIDE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2237212

Location recorded for this inspection · BLOOMING CHILDREN'S ACADEMY · 3956 W GRAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2129368

Location recorded for this inspection · BLOOMING CHILDREN'S ACADEMY · 3956 W GRAND AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976071

Location recorded for this inspection · BLOOMING CHILDREN'S ACADEMY · 3956 W GRAND AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975509

Location recorded for this inspection · BLOOMING CHILDREN'S ACADEMY · 3956 W GRAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION PREMISES HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER,THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS 62.0F AND THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND WASHBOWLS WERE BETWEEN 60.7F AND 62.9F,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

  • 37

    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

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2493138.

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