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LIVING WITNESS LEARNING DAY CARE

4159 N LARAMIE AVE · Chicago, IL 60641

Daycare (2 - 6 Years)

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LIVING WITNESS LEARNING DAY CARE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1321694

Location recorded for this inspection · LIVING WITNESS LEARNING DAY CARE · 4159 N LARAMIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REFRIGERATOR TOP FREEZER , IN LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA , HAVE BUILT UP OF ICE. MUST DEFROST AND DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT FIXTURE IN FIRST LUNCH ROOM, ON LOWER LEVEL, NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION COVERS IN LUNCH ROOM , ON LOWER LEVEL, HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST CLEAN VENTS.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
604613

Location recorded for this inspection · LIVING WITNESS LEARNING DAY CARE · 4159 N LARAMIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in cooler, must date and label food items in cooler.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Damaged caulk in kitchen prep counter shall be replaced, exposed raw wood in kitchen prep area sink counter, inside cabinets, shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage cabinet shelving, drawers not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in kitchen prep area, bsmt storage areas need deatailed cleaning(corners), floors, rugs in classrooms need cleaning(detailed).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling tiles that had peeling paint in kitchen prep area, classrooms shall be repaired/replaced, peeling paint in bathrooms shall be repaired/sealed.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shields in kitchen prep area need cleaning.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vent(ventilation)in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning(detailed).

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
539340

Location recorded for this inspection · LIVING WITNESS LEARNING DAY CARE · 4159 N LARAMIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE WEATHER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM DOOR BETWEEN BOILER ROOM AREA(CHURCH SIDE) AND DAY CARE REAR AREA; 4 VENT COVERS IN CLASSROOM BASEMENT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER IN HANDSINK IN PREP AREA

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CABINETS IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DAMAGED BASEWALL AT THE ENTRANCE CLASSROOM IN BASEMENT MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN CLASSROOM BASEMENT MUST BE REPLACED; MUST PROVIDE END CAPS IN 1ST FLOOR CLASSROOM

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580486

Location recorded for this inspection · LIVING WITNESS LEARNING DAY CARE · 4159 N LARAMIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE WEATHER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM DOOR BETWEEN BOILER ROOM AREA(CHURCH SIDE) AND DAY CARE REAR AREA; 4 VENT COVERS IN CLASSROOM BASEMENT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER IN HANDSINK IN PREP AREA

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CABINETS IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN CLASSROOM BASEMENT MUST BE REPLACED; MUST PROVIDE END CAPS IN 1ST FLOOR CLASSROOM

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201 of 288 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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