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MOTHER'S NATURE CHILDCARE

1927-1929 N HARLEM AVE · Chicago, IL 60707

Children's Services Facility

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for MOTHER'S NATURE CHILDCARE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631836

Location recorded for this inspection · MOTHER'S NATURE CHILDCARE · 1927-1929 N HARLEM AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 1-REFRIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN STUDENT CLASSROOM WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.3F."NO (TCS FOODS)STORED IN SAID COOLER AT THIS TIME".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY REMOVED SAID REFRIGERATION UNIT FROM THE PREMISES.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND GAP AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES (SPOONS, FORKS) LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT (HANDLES-UP) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH LITTER DEBRIS AROUND THE REAR LAUNDRY EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

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

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611629

Location recorded for this inspection · MOTHER'S NATURE CHILDCARE · 1927-1929 N HARLEM 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
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2602901

Location recorded for this inspection · MOTHER'S NATURE CHILDCARE · 1927-1929 N HARLEM AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND ABOVE RIM. MUST REMOVE TRASH AND BAGS,FROM CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN. DUMPSTER COMPANY ARRIVED ON SITE TO PICK UP DURING REPORT WRITING (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2573972

Location recorded for this inspection · MOTHER'S NATURE CHILDCARE · 1927-1929 N HARLEM AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER SLOWLY DRAINING AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2552552

Location recorded for this inspection · MOTHER'S NATURE CHILDCARE · 1927-1929 N HARLEM AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2549390

Location recorded for this inspection · MOTHER'S NATURE CHILDCARE · 1927-1929 N HARLEM AVE

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND NO SANITIZER AT EITHER DISH MACHINE; FACILITY IS CURRENTLY USING TWO HOUSE-HOLD (NON-COMMERCIAL) DISH MACHINES THAT DO NOT PROVIDE A SANITIZING CYCLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AN APPROVED METHOD TO SANITIZE DISHES PER FOOD CODE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.CITATION ISSUED.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND CLEAN SPOONS AND FORKS STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH THE HANDLES FACING DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SPOONS AND FORKS TO PROTECT FROM MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION AND SO THAT EMPLOYEES ONLY TOUCH SPOONS AND FORKS BY HANDLES.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE DISHES. THE FACILITY HAS REMOVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAS INSTALLED TWO HOME-USE DISH MACHINES THAT DO NOT MEET FOOD CODE STANDARDS FOR WAREWASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RE-INSTALL A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR MANUALLY WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING DISHES, OR INSTALL A COMMERICAL DISH MACHINE THAT MEETS FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON EITHER HOUSE HOLD (NON-COMMERCIAL) DISH MACHINE THAT INDICATES THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZING CYCLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND BOTH HOUSE HOLD DISH MACHINES NOT EQUIPPED TO AUTOMATICALLY DISPENSE DETERGENTS AND SANITIZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND BE ABLE TO VISUALLY VERIFY THAT SANITIZER/DETERGENTS ARE BEING DISPENSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL ARTICLES UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENT INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359404

Location recorded for this inspection · MOTHER'S NATURE CHILDCARE · 1927-1929 N HARLEM AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF UPPER AND LOWER KITCHEN CABINETS TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS ETC.

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2357024

Location recorded for this inspection · MOTHER'S NATURE CHILDCARE · 1927-1929 N HARLEM AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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64 of 87 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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