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STEPPING STONES LEARINING INSTITUTION INC

8509-8511 S PULASKI RD · Chicago, IL 60652

Children's Services Facility

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for STEPPING STONES LEARINING INSTITUTION INC on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638406

Location recorded for this inspection · STEPPING STONES LEARINING INSTITUTION INC · 8509-8511 S PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP IN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING AREA: BOTTOM STORAGE CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN, CLOSETS AND AREA AROUND IT, IN THE REAR. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ALL UNNECESSARY ITEM FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING PURPOSES AND TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.

Official inspection record

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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624046

Location recorded for this inspection · STEPPING STONES LEARINING INSTITUTION INC · 8509-8511 S PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN WITHOUT SPLASHGUARD NEXT TO COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DUE TO STORING CLEAN UTENSILS AND DISHES. MUST ADD SPLASH GUARD AT LEAST THE HEIGHT OF THE STOVE'S BANCK GUARD ONTO UTILITY SINK COUNTER TOP.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED CHILDREN'S RIGHT TOILET WITH HANDLE IN NEED OF REPAIRING . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BOTTOM LEFT KITCHEN CABINET WITH ITEMS NO LONGER IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED CLOSET AND AREA IN FRON OF CLOSET NEAR WASHING MACHINE WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2598458

Location recorded for this inspection · STEPPING STONES LEARINING INSTITUTION INC · 8509-8511 S PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MISSING SPLASHGUARD AT EACH SIDE OF UTILITY SINK IN PREP AREA (LOCATED INBETWEEN STOVE AND COUNTER TOP). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARDS.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585481

Location recorded for this inspection · STEPPING STONES LEARINING INSTITUTION INC · 8509-8511 S PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS OF FURNACE/HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Recent InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562345

Location recorded for this inspection · STEPPING STONES LEARINING INSTITUTION INC · 8509-8511 S PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: MISSING SPLASHGUARD AT EACH SIDE OF UTILITY SINK IN PREP AREA (LOCATED INBETWEEN STOVE AND COUNTER TOP). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARDS

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2562025

Location recorded for this inspection · STEPPING STONES LEARINING INSTITUTION INC · 8509-8511 S PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (IE PAPER TOWELS) AT HANDWASH SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING: BOTH STAFF TOILET ROOMS, CHILDRENS TOILET ROOM, AND INFANT CLASSROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MISSING SPLASHGUARD AT EACH SIDE OF UTILITY SINK IN PREP AREA (LOCATED INBETWEEN STOVE AND COUNTER TOP). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SPLASHGUARDS

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2523318

Location recorded for this inspection · STEPPING STONES LEARINING INSTITUTION INC · 8509-8511 S PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS SUCH AS MILK, AND DELI MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: LIDS NEEDED ON INTERIOR ADULT GARBAGE CANS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472564

Location recorded for this inspection · STEPPING STONES LEARINING INSTITUTION INC · 8509-8511 S PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN HANDICAP WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ INSTALL.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2463942

Location recorded for this inspection · STEPPING STONES LEARINING INSTITUTION INC · 8509-8511 S PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: REPEAT-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: REPEAT-OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER KIT( TEST PAPER) FOR SANITIZER BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLSTION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN HANDICAP WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/ INSTALL.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ELECTRIC STOVE IN KITCHEN NOT VENTED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADEQUATE VENTILATION OVER STOVE TO ROOF.

License Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2311559

Location recorded for this inspection · STEPPING STONES LEARINING INSTITUTION INC · 8509-8511 S PULASKI RD

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED UTILTIY SINK NOT CONNECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CONNECT UTILITY SINK FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOM AND KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND MAINTAIN.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2294175

Location recorded for this inspection · STEPPING STONES LEARINING INSTITUTION INC · 8509-8511 S PULASKI RD

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED UTILTIY SINK NOT CONNECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CONNECT UTILITY SINK FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOM AND KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN NORTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS.

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