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CONNECTING THE DOTS EARLY LEARNING CENTER

7949 S ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60620

Children's Services Facility

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Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620924

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNECTING THE DOTS EARLY LEARNING CENTER · 7949 S ASHLAND 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.

Canvass Re-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2608571

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNECTING THE DOTS EARLY LEARNING CENTER · 7949 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CLASS ROOMS CUBBIES, SHELVING UNITS,INDOOR PLAY AREA WINDOW SILLS

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: 5-103.11(B) : OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON PREMISES AT ALL HAND SINKS IN CLASS ROOM & TOILET ROOMS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MOPSINK WATER TEMPERATURES ARE RANGING FROM 59.7F-65.5F. MUST HAVE 100.0F AT HAND SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110.0F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 : OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO DISPOSE OF TRASH ON PREMISES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN SOILED CARPET FROM WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING IN INFANTS ROOM AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR ELECTRICAL HALLWAY AREA AND KEEP DRY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN CARPET IN PRE-SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN PRE- SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA-WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS,INFANTS ROOM.MUST FINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN 2YRS OLD ROOM,PRE-SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA & KIDS TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR OFFICE, INFANTS ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN INFANTS ROOM,ELECTRICAL AREA IN HALL WAY,STAFF & KIDS TOILET ROOMS.LOOSE WALL BASES IN 2YRS OLD ROOM,PRE-SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA,INFANTS.

Non-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604973

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNECTING THE DOTS EARLY LEARNING CENTER · 7949 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CLASS ROOMS CUBBIES, SHELVING UNITS,INDOOR PLAY AREA WINDOW SILLS

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: 5-103.11(B) : OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON PREMISES AT ALL HAND SINKS IN CLASS ROOM & TOILET ROOMS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MOPSINK WATER TEMPERATURES ARE RANGING FROM 59.7F-65.5F. MUST HAVE 100.0F AT HAND SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110.0F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 : OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO DISPOSE OF TRASH ON PREMISES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR OFFICE, INFANTS ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN SOILED CARPET FROM WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING IN INFANTS ROOM AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR ELECTRICAL HALLWAY AREA AND KEEP DRY

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN PRE- SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA-WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS,INFANTS ROOM.MUST FINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN 2YRS OLD ROOM,PRE-SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA & KIDS TOILET ROOM

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN CARPET IN PRE-SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN SOILED CARPET FROM WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING IN INFANTS ROOM AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR ELECTRICAL HALLWAY AREA AND KEEP DRY.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604916

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNECTING THE DOTS EARLY LEARNING CENTER · 7949 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CLASS ROOMS CUBBIES, SHELVING UNITS,INDOOR PLAY AREA WINDOW SILLS.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: 5-103.11(B) : OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON PREMISES AT ALL HAND SINKS IN CLASS ROOM & TOILET ROOMS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MOPSINK WATER TEMPERATURES ARE RANGING FROM 59.7F-65.5F. MUST HAVE 100.0F AT HAND SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110.0F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 : OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO DISPOSE OF TRASH ON PREMISES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN INFANTS ROOM,ELECTRICAL AREA IN HALL WAY,STAFF & KIDS TOILET ROOMS.LOOSE WALL BASES IN 2YRS OLD ROOM,PRE-SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA,INFANTS

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-201.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN CARPET IN PRE-SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN PRE- SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA-WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS,INFANTS ROOM.MUST FINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN 2YRS OLD ROOM,PRE-SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA & KIDS TOILET ROOM

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN SOILED CARPET FROM WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING IN INFANTS ROOM AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR ELECTRICAL HALLWAY AREA AND KEEP DRY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR OFFICE, INFANTS ROOM.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604690

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNECTING THE DOTS EARLY LEARNING CENTER · 7949 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CLASS ROOMS CUBBIES, SHELVING UNITS,INDOOR PLAY AREA WINDOW SILLS.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON PREMISES AT ALL HAND SINKS IN CLASS ROOM & TOILET ROOMS,3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MOPSINK WATER TEMPERATURES ARE RANGING FROM 59.7F-65.5F. MUST HAVE 100.0F AT HAND SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 110.0F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER TO DISPOSE OF TRASH ON PREMISES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN INFANTS ROOM,ELECTRICAL AREA IN HALL WAY,STAFF & KIDS TOILET ROOMS.LOOSE WALL BASES IN 2YRS OLD ROOM,PRE-SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA,INFANTS .

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN CARPET IN PRE-SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN PRE- SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA-WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS,INFANTS ROOM.MUST FINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN 2YRS OLD ROOM,PRE-SCHOOL,INDOOR PLAY AREA & KIDS TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN SOILED CARPET FROM WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING IN INFANTS ROOM AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR ELECTRICAL HALLWAY AREA AND KEEP DRY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR OFFICE, INFANTS ROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579336

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNECTING THE DOTS EARLY LEARNING CENTER · 7949 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE PLYWOOD UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP INSIDE THE STORAGE CADINET IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3 COMP SINK BACK SPLASH NOT ATTACHED TO THE WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KIDS WASHROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOMS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553387

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNECTING THE DOTS EARLY LEARNING CENTER · 7949 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG WEST FRONT ENTRY DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN TODDLERS ROOM.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT FAR LEFT HAND SINK.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN KIDS TOILET ROOM.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN TODDLERS ROOM.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2552847

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNECTING THE DOTS EARLY LEARNING CENTER · 7949 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG WEST FRONT ENTRY DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF OF LAZY SUSAN ,ON FLOOR NEXT TO CABINET IN MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/14/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN TODDLERS ROOM.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT FAR LEFT HAND SINK, NO RUNNING WATER AT 2ND SINK AND 1ST TOILET LEAKING IN KIDS TOILET ROOM.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS WIDE OPEN AND TRASH ABOVE THE RIM. MUST REMOVE TRASH AND CLOSE MUST HAVE LIDS TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY CEILING IN REAR ELECTRICAL HALL WAY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN KIDS TOILET ROOM.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN TODDLERS ROOM.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2485166 2/25/21 NOT CORRECTED #51- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUNNING HOT WATER FAUCET AT 1ST SINK IN KIDS TOILET ROOM. #55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN STAFF REAR TOILET ROOM,KIDS TOILET ROOM,ALL CLASS ROOMS AND KITCHEN.LOOSE WALL BASES IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.LOOSE WALL TRIM IN TODDLERS ROOM.#55-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN TORN CARPETS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2485166

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNECTING THE DOTS EARLY LEARNING CENTER · 7949 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUNNING HOT WATER FAUCET AT 1ST SINK IN KIDS TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN STAFF REAR TOILET ROOM,KIDS TOILET ROOM,ALL CLASS ROOMS AND KITCHEN.LOOSE WALL BASES IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.LOOSE WALL TRIM IN TODDLERS ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN TORN CARPETS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER SEEPAGE FROM WALLS IN REAR TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN REAR INFANT PREP ROOM AND WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN AND INFANTS ROOM.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2484538

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNECTING THE DOTS EARLY LEARNING CENTER · 7949 S ASHLAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463989

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNECTING THE DOTS EARLY LEARNING CENTER · 7949 S ASHLAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED.ONLY A PHOTO COPY POSTED.MUST PROVIDE A VALID CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW ONLY A PHOTO COPY PROVIDED.MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURES IN KIDS TOILET ROOM AT 2ND SINK @ 58.6F AND 4TH SINK @ 50.0F. MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 100.0F FOR HAND WASHING.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) (CITATION ISSUED)

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT SILVERWARE WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUNNING HOT WATER FAUCET AT 1ST SINK IN KIDS TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN STAFF REAR TOILET ROOM,KIDS TOILET ROOM,ALL CLASS ROOMS AND KITCHEN.LOOSE WALL BASES IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.LOOSE WALL TRIM IN TODDLERS ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN TORN CARPETS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN AND INFANTS ROOM.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2301016

Location recorded for this inspection · CONNECTING THE DOTS EARLY LEARNING CENTER · 7949 S ASHLAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE FOR HANDLING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KIT PER CITY CODE FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINETS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOMS WITHOUT LIDS/COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH LIDS/COVERS AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR CLASSROOM, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. -OBSERVED MOLD RESIDUE ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FURNACE ROOM. ALSON SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED FLOOR TILES DAMAGED AND MISSING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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