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BROWN BEAR ACADEMY 2 INC.

7201 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60636

Children's Services Facility

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BROWN BEAR ACADEMY 2 INC. on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2646674

Location recorded for this inspection · BROWN BEAR ACADEMY 2 INC. · 7201 S WESTERN 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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2646385

Location recorded for this inspection · BROWN BEAR ACADEMY 2 INC. · 7201 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Inadequate pest control, found about 30 mouse and rat droppings in prep kitchen, inside cabinet and along wall base. instructed to eliminate rodent's activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Interior surfaces of cabinets not clean, food debris and trash, instructed to clean and maintain.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2646094

Location recorded for this inspection · BROWN BEAR ACADEMY 2 INC. · 7201 S WESTERN 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
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614434

Location recorded for this inspection · BROWN BEAR ACADEMY 2 INC. · 7201 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS AND INSIDE OF OVEN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 2 OF THE 3 TOILETS NOT FLUSHING IN KIDS TOILET ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST SEAL GAP IN WINDOW TRIM IN PRE-SCHOOL ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AND CEILING AT BARRED DOOR IN PRE-SCHOOL ROOM,DAMAGED CEILING IN INFANTS ROOM,LOOSE FLOORING IN INFANTS AND TODDLERS ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.16: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL FLOORS AND RUGS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 : MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN CLASS ROOMS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613982

Location recorded for this inspection · BROWN BEAR ACADEMY 2 INC. · 7201 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AT 59.0F,KIDS TOILET ROOM (3)HAND SINKS RANGING FROM 54.5F-55.5F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F .INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS ON SITE FOR HAND WASHING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER AVAILABLE FOR SANITIZING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER SANITIZING TEMPERATURE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 58.8F.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT 110.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC WEAR AND UTENSILS.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASES AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER AND ARTICLES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT DRAMATIC ROOM,PRE-SCHOOL ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN SHELVING UNITS AND IN CORNER IN HOUSE KEEPING AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/18/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNITS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS AND INSIDE OF OVEN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 2 OF THE 3 TOILETS NOT FLUSHING IN KIDS TOILET ROOM .

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL FLOORS AND RUGS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER FROM FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN REAR FOOD & STORAGE SUPPLY ROOM AND DRAMATIC ROOM & CLOSET.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL GAP IN WINDOW TRIM IN PRE-SCHOOL ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AND CEILING AT BARRED DOOR IN PRE-SCHOOL ROOM,DAMAGED CEILING IN INFANTS ROOM,LOOSE FLOORING IN INFANTS AND TODDLERS ROOM.MUST REMOVE MOLD FROM CEILING IN MOPSINK CLOSET.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN CLASS ROOMS.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591654

Location recorded for this inspection · BROWN BEAR ACADEMY 2 INC. · 7201 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND ALONG SIDE DOOR IN 3-5 YEARS OLD ROOM MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS STORED IN MOP BUCKET IN MOPSINK CLOSET.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED CONCRETE AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR,LOOSE WOOD FLOORING IN TODDLERS AND INFANTS ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT FIXTURE IN KITCHEN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS THAT AREN'T SHATTER PROOF.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2579989

Location recorded for this inspection · BROWN BEAR ACADEMY 2 INC. · 7201 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PIC WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED SANITATION FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVING INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED ONE OF THE HAND SINKS IN THE KIDS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN HOT WATER KNOB). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE REAR CLASS ROOM CEILING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561258

Location recorded for this inspection · BROWN BEAR ACADEMY 2 INC. · 7201 S WESTERN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PIC WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED SANITATION FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL COPY OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4IN GAP UNDER EXTERIOR DOOR(WESTERN AVE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN UNUSED REAR ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555337

Location recorded for this inspection · BROWN BEAR ACADEMY 2 INC. · 7201 S WESTERN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472849

Location recorded for this inspection · BROWN BEAR ACADEMY 2 INC. · 7201 S WESTERN AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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How results compare in ZIP 60636

121 of 154 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2753909.

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