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CARE-A-LOT E.L.C. II Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

CARE-A-LOT E.L.C. II 5522 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO 60630 Children's Services Facility
October 6, 2017 Canvass License #2216862
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE PRODUCE IN THE REFRIGERATOR. MUST REAPLCE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE TODDLERS'S WASROOM, AND PRE SCHOOL CLASSROOM EXPOSED HAND SINK. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK WITH DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT,ALONG WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT, BY THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE TEACHER'S WASHROOM,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. HEAVY DUST BUILD -UP ON THE FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE OF THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE DOODLER'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE OF THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE DOODLER'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections