A STEP AHEAD LEARNING CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare night

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT INFANT KITCHEN TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5-3-10 NOT CORRECTED. #32-WOOD PALLET UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, SURFACE DIRTY AND ABSORBENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE IT WITH A NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #35-SEAL HOLES ON WALL IN KITCHEN AREA, NEXT TO EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM OFF MAIN KITCHEN UNDER WASHBOWL SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING PLASTER/MISSING TILE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD MUST BE PROVIDED IN INFANT SMALL KITCHEN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD MUST BE PROVIDED IN INFANT SMALL KITCHEN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.