Carole Robertson Center for Learning Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare (under 2 years)

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: 3-DOOR COOLER IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 44.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FROM UNIT AND HAVE IT SERVICED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: CUT LEAFY GREENS- 47.1F, 46.3F, CARTONS OF MILK-45.1F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AND HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. ONE DUMPSTER IS MISSING ONE OF THE LIDS AND THE OTHER RECEPTACLE IS NOT TIGHT-FITTING. ALL GARBAGE RECEPTACLES MUST BE WELL CONSTRUCTED AND TIGHT-FITTING WHEN CLOSED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS IN STAFF BREAK ROOM AREA MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED WITH HANDLES UP OR OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. REPAIR GASKET AROUND DOOR TO DEEP FREEZER.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM DEEP FREEZER AND PANIT RUSTY SHELVES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF 3-DOOR FREEZER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA,INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR AND CABINET INTERIORS IN TEACHER'S LOUNGE, REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM LOCKERS IN ROOM 212, AND CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH HAND SINKS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN ALL CLASSROOMS, AND STORAGE ROOMS IN KITCHEN AREA.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS WHERE PRESENT. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS AND RE-PAINT SURFACES IN SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CLASSROOM 212 AND 204. CLEAN NEAR DOOR IN CLASSROOM 116. CLEAN OR REPLACE HEAVILY STAINED SHADES IN CLASSROOMS. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN CLASSROOM 112.

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: REPAIR BLOWN LIGHT IN CLASSROOM 110.

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: WASTE WATER PIPE FROM DISH MACHINE AFTER FINAL RINSE CYCLE IS COMPLETE IS MISSING, WATER DRAINS ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST ATTACH PIPING THAT EXTENDS OVER THE FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT CONSTANT WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THIS AREA.

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: WASTE WATER PIPE FROM DISH MACHINE AFTER FINAL RINSE CYCLE IS COMPLETE IS MISSING, WATER DRAINS ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST ATTACH PIPING THAT EXTENDS OVER THE FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT CONSTANT WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THIS AREA.

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.