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AMERICAN KIDZ ACADEMY,LLC-W Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare combo 1586

AMERICAN KIDZ ACADEMY,LLC-W (AKA: AMERICAN KIDZ ACADEMY) 229 S PEORIA ST, CHICAGO 60607 Daycare Combo 1586
September 29, 2011 License-Task Force License #2115145
5
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #2
CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IS NOT INSTALLED, INSTALL ALL EQUIPMENT AND HAVE IT TURNED ON FOR RE INSPECTION.
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, OBTAIN A LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
Violation #24
MAJOR
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THE KITCHEN PLUMBING IS NOT CONECTED YET, CONNECT ALL PLUMBING TO CODE SO IT IS FULLY FUNCTIONAL AND CHECK FOR LEAKS.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
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. THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS ARE FULL OF GAPS, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, COVED AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #34
MINOR
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. THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS ARE FULL OF GAPS, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, COVED AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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