CENTERS FOR NEW HORIZONS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed appx 50lbs of chicken at improper temperatures ranging from 105.8F-116.9F, in the hot holding unit. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 140F or higher or 40F or less at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Observed previous minor violations not corrected from report: 2088423, dated 9/19/17. Must correct the following previously issued minor violations: #30 LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. #34 REMOVE PEELING PAINT, SEAL AND REPAINT FLOOR IN KITCHEN. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN. #35 REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP ON EXIT DOOR NEAR KITCHEN. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD ALONG WALL NEAR WHITE EXPOSED SINK IN RIVER INDIGO CLASSROOM. #38 REPAIR HOT WATER TIMED FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN WATER INDIGO ROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS. #41 ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE ALL ITEMS IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK IN STORAGE AREA NEAR KITCHEN. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed large gap with debris around lid of floor grease trap. Must clean, sanitize, and reseal floor grease trap door to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observe low water pressure for hot water at the counter 1 compartment sink in Sunbird room. Observed timer not properly set on metered faucet on kids hand sink on left. Faucet runs for approximately 6 seconds. Faucet must run continuously for minimum of 15 seconds to allow for proper hand washing. Must repair and maintain same.

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: Observe low water pressure for hot water at the counter 1 compartment sink in Sunbird room. Observed timer not properly set on metered faucet on kids hand sink on left. Faucet runs for approximately 6 seconds. Faucet must run continuously for minimum of 15 seconds to allow for proper hand washing. Must repair and maintain same.

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.