DOWNTOWN CHILDRENS LEARNING PLACE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, 2 AND HALF GALLONS OF MILK RANGING BETWEEN 53.5F- 59.2F, 3 LBS SLICED DELI TURKEY 58.6F, 3.2 LBS HUMMUS @54.0F, AND .5 LBS SLICED DELI CHEESE @53.4F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE DISCARDED BY PIC VOLUNTARILY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNIT IN PREP AREA @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @55.0F AND USED TO STORE VARIOUS TCS FOOD (MILK, HUMMUS, SLICED DELI MEAT AND CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF UNIT AND REPAIR TO 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATON. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 15 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT THE HALLWAY WITH TEACHER PHOTOS ON WALL, IN CLASSROOM NEXT TO INFANT ON STORAGE CLOSET DOORS, WINDOW SHADE AND ON SURFACES OF FURNITURE. NOTED 4 ON PLUMBING FIXTURES IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR PROVIDED FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR IN USE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET DOOR NEXT TO BUILIND ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISCELLANEUS ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET DOOR NEXT TO BUILIND ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.