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AMERICAN KIDZ ACADEMY,LLC-W Gets Conditional Pass on 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 26, 2012 Canvass License #2115145
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #3
CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED CATERING PAN OF RICE AT 119.6F 5LBS. AT $36.51, BEANS 136.4F 5 LBS. AND VEGAN BURRITO 112.1F 3.5LBS $21.00 POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. PREMISES NEEDS MORE HOT HOLDING UNITS TO MAINTAIN FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ITEMS. MANAGEMENT CALLED CATERING SERVICE TO DELIVER MORE FOOD ITEMS FOR LUNCH.
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DEFROST REFRIGERATORS IN ROOMS INFANT #5, #4, AND #9. MUST ALSO REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD UP AT VENT IN RM TODDLER TWO #1. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR WALL ON NORTHSIDE IN ROOM TODDLER 3 TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY 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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR WALL ON NORTHSIDE IN ROOM TODDLER 3 TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY 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.

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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