CHILDREN CITY CHILDCARE, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED 2- DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AT 48.0F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

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: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- 5LBS. OF RAW GROUND BEEF AT 49.2F-54.3F STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED REFRIGERATOR.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.10LBS. $22.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN SUPPLY ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CUBBY NEAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR IN BUTTERFLIES ROOM,KIDS TOILET ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AND INFANTS B ROOM HOLE IN DOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.

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: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CUBBIES IN BUTTERFLY ROOM.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN,IN LOCKER 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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL ,CRACK IN CEILING IN BUTTERFLIES ROOM.MISSING WALL BASE UNDER LOCKERS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN LADYBUGS ROOM.

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: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN BUMBLE BEE ROOM,ADULT TOILET ROOM NEAR LOCKERS,KIDS TOILET ROOM.MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE WHERE CHEST FREEZER IS STORED IN HOT WATER TANK 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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FILTER AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

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.