CARE-A-LOT INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT INSTALLED OR LOCATED. ESTABLISHMENT DOES NOT HAVE THREE COMAPRTMENT SINK OR COMMERCIAL DISH MACHINE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE OR SANITIZE UTENILS OR EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DRAINBOARD, GREASE TRAP WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE CABINETS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO SHELF LINERS.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING NOT MAINTAINED IN FRONT CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED REPAIR CEILING AND REPAINT WALLS. COVING MISSING IN CORNER BEHIND STORAGE CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING RUBBER COVING.

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 NOT PROVIDED INSIDE STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT FOR ROOM.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION NOT PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXHAUST FAN OR HAVE WINDOW OPEN DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION NOT PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXHAUST FAN OR HAVE WINDOW OPEN DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

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.