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Daycare Above and Under 2 Years · Chicago, IL

West Austin Development Center

4920 W Madison St

Last inspected Apr 11, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

License

Apr 11, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED MIDDLE FAUCET NECK LOOSE IN 2ND FLOOR LEAPERS SHARED TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ITEMS STORED IN CLOSETS LOCATED INSIDE CLASSROOMS THROUGHOUT 2 ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 11, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 13, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 13, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 6, 2024

Fail

5 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INSIDE SMALL COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT ALL CLASSROOMS 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 issues
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 36 SMALL DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON THE PREMISES DURING THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS..., ON THE FLOOR IN CORNERS OF DRY STORAGE CONNECTED TO THE PREP AREA AND SCATTERED ON LOWER SHELVES IN BETWEEN PRODUCTS, ON THE FLOOR IN THE CLOSET WHERE TOXIC CHEMICALS ARE STORED. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 12 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR CLASSROOMS AND SHARED TOILET ROOM. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE ON-PREMISE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. 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.

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notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WIHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE OPERATING IN FOOD PREP AREA.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN KITCHEN AREA STORAGE SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE EQUIPMENT

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 problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT CLASSROOM CENTERS AND NEAR SINKS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS 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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 6, 2024 · Original Source

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