License
Jan 16, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 16, 2025 · Original Source
Children's Services Facility · Chicago, IL
School Of Life Preschool
5501 S La Salle St
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4 inspectionsLicense
Jan 23, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE FOR HAND WASHING AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE KITCHEN/TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH DIRT/GREASE/FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE CLASSROOMS. ALSO, WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KIDS TOILET ROOM AND THE STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND PAINT CEILING IN THE CLASSROOMS AND REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES. MAINTAIN ALL.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE OF ONE EMPLOYEE NOT ANSI APPROVED AND ANOTHER STAFF THAT DIDN'T PROVIDE PROOF THAT THEY TOOK THE COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ANSI APPROVED ADEQUATE PROOF OF THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 23, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Nov 20, 2023
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-501.11: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE MINI COOLER IN THE INFANT/TODDLER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE MINI COOLER IN THE INFANT/TODDLER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 20, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Nov 13, 2023
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE MINI COOLER IN THE INFANT/TODDLER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALLS SURROUNDING THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE MOP SINK AREA WITH A HOLE AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE SAID HOLE AND REPAIR THE DAMAGED WALLS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE MINI COOLER IN THE INFANT/TODDLER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE CREVICES INSIDE OF THE OVENS, ON THE FLOOR IN THE MOPSINK/HOTWATER TANK STORAGE AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA ON THE SIDE OF THE SHELVING UNIT, ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE EXIT DOOR BEHIND THE BLUE CUBBIES, ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE STAIRS IN THE PRE-SCHOOL ROOM, AND IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF ONE OF THE CUBBIE UNITS NEAR THE PRESCHOOL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 13, 2023 · Original Source