EARLY ACHIEVERS ACADEMY

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11// OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO VALID PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11// OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER SHALL BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (A): **P** Handwashing Sink, Installation (Min. Temp) OBSERVED NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT HAND SINKS IN CHILDRENS WASHROOM, AND HANDSINK IN YELLOW CLASSROOM, AS WELL AS THE BOTTLE WASH SINK IN SAME LOCATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND-WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT#2632224 DATED 3/05/2026: (5)OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND INADEQUATE SUPPLIES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENT. INSTRUCTED TO ESTABLISH A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN ALL SUPPLIES TO ENSURE PROPER CLEAN UP OF ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT. (38)OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTITVY. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 DRAIN FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN CHILDRENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. (38)NOTED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR REPORTS ON SITE. FACILITY IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN A LOGBOOK WITH SERVICE REPORTS SHOWING PROOF OF SERVICE OF INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. THE LOGBOOK SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO VALID PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AND CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT 1:00 PM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER SHALL BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND INADEQUATE SUPPLIES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENT. INSTRUCTED TO ESTABLISH A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN ALL SUPPLIES TO ENSURE PROPER CLEAN UP OF ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINKS IN CHILDRENS WASHROOM, AND HANDSINK IN YELLOW CLASSROOM, AS WELL AS THE BOTTLE WASH SINK IN SAME LOCATION. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED CHILDRENS HANDWASH SINK RECORDED AT (44.1 F AND 43.9 F), HANDSINK IN YELLOW CLASSROOM (45.9 F) AND BOTTLE WASH SINK IN YELLOW (46 F) INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND-WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTITVY. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 DRAIN FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN CHILDRENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR REPORTS ON SITE. FACILITY IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN A LOGBOOK WITH SERVICE REPORTS SHOWING PROOF OF SERVICE OF INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. THE LOGBOOK SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C)."

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATORS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATORS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS STIFF AND HARD TO MOVE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATORS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATORS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS STIFF AND HARD TO MOVE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2592731 DATED 4/15/2024 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #38. OBSERVED THE DOOR IN THE STAFF'S LUNCH AREA WITH A GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOF AND MAINTAIN. #47. OBSERVED BOTH WASHBOWLS IN THE KIDS TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND SINKS AND MAINTAIN. #53. OBSERVED NO TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #53. OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN. #55. OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE/CLOSET AREA IN THE TODDLER'S CLASSROOM WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN A CLUTTER FREE AREA. #55. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TODDLER/S CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. #55. OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE STAFF LUNCH AREA STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSETS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATORS WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE REFRIGERATORS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS STIFF AND HARD TO MOVE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2592731 DATED 4/15/2024 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #38. OBSERVED THE DOOR IN THE STAFF'S LUNCH AREA WITH A GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOF AND MAINTAIN. #47. OBSERVED BOTH WASHBOWLS IN THE KIDS TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND SINKS AND MAINTAIN. #53. OBSERVED NO TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #53. OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN. #55. OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE/CLOSET AREA IN THE TODDLER'S CLASSROOM WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN A CLUTTER FREE AREA. #55. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TODDLER/S CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. #55. OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE STAFF LUNCH AREA STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSETS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE DOOR IN THE STAFF'S LUNCH AREA WITH A GAP UNDERNEATH AND IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH WASHBOWLS IN THE KIDS TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING AROUND THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE/CLOSET AREA IN THE TODDLER'S CLASSROOM WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE AREA. MAINTAIN A CLUTTER FREE AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TODDLER/S CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE STAFF LUNCH AREA STORAGE AND UTILITY CLOSETS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CORN DOGS) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ANY OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM ONLY HAND SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING CLEANSERS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE MINI COOLER IN THE TODDLER ROOM NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH THE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE UNIT WAS 48.9F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. THE TCS THAT WAS STORED INSIDE OF THE UNIT MET COMPLIANCE AND WERE ABLE TO BE RELOCATED, DUE TO BEING STORED IN THE UNIT 45 MINS-1 HOUR BEFORE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST REACH AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE MINI COOLER IN THE TODDLER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD FLIES AND SMALL FLIES ON THE WINDOWSILL IN THE SECOND CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DISHWARE STORED ON THE WIRE CART IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SAID DISHWARE AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS NEXT TO THE WASHING MACHINES, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON IN TAKE VENTILATION BEHIND SHELVING IN PRESCHOOL CLASS ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SOAP/CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST HAVE HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED HAND WASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN CHEESE STICKS THAWING IN OVEN ON A FLAT BAKING SHEET LINED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED PROBE THERMOMETER NOT ACCURATELY RECORDING FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY RECORDS FOOD TEMPERATURES. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 30-40 DEAD ANTS AND 50-75 CRAWLING AROUND SINK AND ON FLOOR MATS IN INFANT/TODDLER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE OF LIVE/ACTIVE INSECTS, REMOVE DEAD INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN KITCHEN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN CLOSET LABELED ART CENTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN APPLIANCES IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED ACCUMULATED DUST ON IN TAKE VENTILATION BEHIND SHELVING IN PRESCHOOL CLASS ROOM. OBSERVED MISCELLANEOUS DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN UNUSED CLASSROOM ADJACENT TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO EFFECTIVELY/DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.