EZZARD CHARLES DAYCARE CENTER Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare (2 - 6 years)

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: AIR TEMP OF 41.0 DEGREES OBSERVED IN 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WHICH ALSO HAS A DOOR(RIGHT SIDE) THAT NEEDS REPAIRING(WILL NOT REMAIN CLOSED WHEN LEFT SIDE IS OPENED)UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, MUST BE REPAIRED AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW- NO CITATION ISSUED

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: MILK FOUND AT 44.5-46.1 IN 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, PRODUCT MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40 DEGREES /- 2 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRODUCT MUST REMAIN ON PREMISES UNTIL EXPIRATION DATE HAS PASSED, AND CDPH MUST BE CONTACTED SO THAT PRODUCT CAN BE RELEASED-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-00B(1). 52 1/2 GALLONS VALUED AT $170.00 TAGGED.

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE, AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FREEZERS,

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: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN EVERY ROOM.

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 AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. REPAIR AREAS OF WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN DOOR TO FOOD STORAGE 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: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

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: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP. SINK. REPAIR VENTILATION IN BOY'S WASHROOM.

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: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP. SINK. REPAIR VENTILATION IN BOY'S WASHROOM.

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.