BEST START/ERA THOMPSON, INC.

Address: 1352 W 99TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60643, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Jun 26, 2025

Key Findings

• ○ Observed card board lining shelving in rear storage area Code 47
• ○ Observed a build up of clutter in the rear storage area (boxes, bags etc) as well as other items Code 55

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Daycare Above and Under 2 Years
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (22 inspections)

• Pass — 2025-06-26 00:00:00 () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD LINING SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AS A MEANS OF PREV
• Pass — 2024-10-10 00:00:00 () 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND COUNTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPILL, DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. |
• Fail — 2024-10-03 00:00:00 () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: INCOMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL COMPONETS INCLUSIVE TO KIT ON HAND AT ALL T
• Pass — 2023-05-17 00:00:00 () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE
• Pass — 2023-01-12 00:00:00 () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL F
• Fail — 2023-01-05 00:00:00 () 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN
• Pass — 2021-05-24 00:00:00 () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2020-02-26 00:00:00 () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR CLEAN UP FOR VOMITING AND DIARREAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITE
• Pass — 2019-06-21 00:00:00 () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE ON CEILING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL CEILING LEAKS. OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TI
• Fail — 2019-06-14 00:00:00 () 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN UP POLI
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2018-11-06 00:00:00 () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUN
• Pass — 2017-08-30 00:00:00 () 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED STAIN CEILING TILES IN FRONT CLASSROOM AND REAR CH
• Fail — 2017-08-22 00:00:00 () 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND 15- 1/2 GALLONS OF MILK AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (45.6F
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2016-06-16 00:00:00 () 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(BURRITOS,
• Pass — 2015-07-16 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR CLASSROOM AND MAINTAIN.
• Pass — 2013-06-24 00:00:00 () 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN HEATER ROOM AND CORNER FRONT CLASS ROOM. REMOVE ITEM OFF FLOOR IN F
• Pass — 2012-03-29 00:00:00 () 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, an
• Pass — 2011-11-23 00:00:00 () 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST ATTACH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
• Fail — 2011-11-14 00:00:00 () 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NO HOT/WARM/TEPID WATER AT WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM - MUST REPAIR-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-030 | 34. F
• Pass — 2011-10-27 00:00:00 ()

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