FAIL
Risk 2 (Medium)
CHICAGO MONTESSORI, NFP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare (2 - 6 years)
October 27, 2010
License
License #1845360
1
Total Violations
1
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
1
Violation #8
CRITICAL
Violation Details
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINING TEMP OF 180F.PRESENTLY UNITS MAINTAINS TEMP OF 159F.ENGINEER MANUALLY MANIPULATED THE MACHINE ON WASH AND RINSE CYCLE, HE DECIDES WHEN CYCLE IS FINISHED.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY DISPOSAL UTENSILS(PLATES, GLASSES FORKS ETC)UNTIL UNIT IS REPAIRED..MACHINE IS USED BY THE DAY CARE FOR MULTI USE UTENSILS AFTER LUNCH.DISH MACHINE MUST OPERATE AUTOMATICALLY.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000063660-14
Why This Matters
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Food Code Requirement
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Specific Requirements
Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-501.114, 4-702.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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