Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LITTLE CREATIVE MINDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641600
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CREATIVE MINDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER · 3748 W MONTROSE AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM OF THE REAR TODDLER CLASSROOM. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COUNTER IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING LIGHTSHIELDS COVERS IN ALL CLASSROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN ALL WASHROOMS INSIDE CLASSROOMS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Inspection history
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LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616541
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CREATIVE MINDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER · 3748 W MONTROSE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608251
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CREATIVE MINDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER · 3748 W MONTROSE AVE
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(A, D)--OBSERVED IRREVERSIBLE DISHWASHER THERMOMETER NEEDS NEW BATTERIES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN DISHWASHER THERMOMETER IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15--OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO THREADED FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608066
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CREATIVE MINDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER · 3748 W MONTROSE AVE
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(A, D)--OBSERVED IRREVERSIBLE DISHWASHER THERMOMETER NEEDS NEW BATTERIES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN DISHWASHER THERMOMETER IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15--OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO THREADED FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2607916
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CREATIVE MINDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER · 3748 W MONTROSE AVE
Recorded violations
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA: MILK AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 47.8F AND 49.1F AND YOGURT AT 48.5F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $600. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED ONLY REFRIGERATOR ON SITE CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS MILK AND YOGURT MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 51.9F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED IRREVERSIBLE DISHWASHER THERMOMETER NEEDS NEW BATTERIES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN DISHWASHER THERMOMETER IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO THREADED FAUCET ON UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTDOOR DUMPSTER IS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND UNABLE TO HAVE LID SHUT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN OUTDOOR DUMPSTER SO THAT LID SHUTS TIGHTLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584991
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CREATIVE MINDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER · 3748 W MONTROSE AVE
Recorded violations
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT MOP SINK. HOT WATER KNOB IS STRIPPED. ALSO OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING AT PIPE BELOW RIGHT COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION FILTERS AT HOOD IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2565321
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CREATIVE MINDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER · 3748 W MONTROSE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (TYKES CLASSROOM,STAFF WASHROOM).
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME (FINAL RINSE AT 148.8F)LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE MUST PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,NO CITATION ISSUED.(COS)
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD-UP.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509732
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CREATIVE MINDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER · 3748 W MONTROSE AVE
Recorded violations
40
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINT ON THE FOOD HANDLER IN THE KITCHEN HANDLING FOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WHILE RUNNING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453239
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CREATIVE MINDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER · 3748 W MONTROSE AVE
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK CANNOT BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE CLOSETS AND STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS REMOVED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS COVERING FOR FLOOR DRAINS IN THE WASHROOMS OR THE KITCHEN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290424
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CREATIVE MINDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER · 3748 W MONTROSE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE INFANT ROOM REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2213687
Location recorded for this inspection · LITTLE CREATIVE MINDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER · 3748 W MONTROSE 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 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.16 CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE INSIDE LAUNDRY CLOSET AND MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST USE PROPER RAISE SHELVES/RACKS FOR PROPER STORAGE.
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How results compare in ZIP 60618
496 of 616 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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