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FAMILIES TOGETHER COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

FAMILIES TOGETHER COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL 1500 W ELMDALE AVE, CHICAGO 60660 Children's Services Facility
January 27, 2011 Canvass License #70219
6
Total Violations
4
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #31
MAJOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SEVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ALSO MUST REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS PURSES,COATS,ETC FROM KITCHEN AND STORE PROPERL AWAY FROM KITCHEN.
Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.
Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.
Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENTS UTENSILS WITH STAINS/DEBRIS:2COMP.SINKS,SHELVES & COAT CABINET IN CLASSROOM.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM,CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN CLASS ROOM THROUGHOUT,FLOORS UNDER 2COMP.SINKS,AND FLOORS AT TOY /FOOD STORAGE AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR TO DUMPSTER.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PAINT PEELING CEILING WALL IN STORAGE ROOM AT REAR
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.
Violation #39
MAJOR
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. OBSERVED WIPE CLOTHS ALOVER IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAMPER FOR CLEAN AND SOILED WIPE CLOTHS.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.
Violation #39
MAJOR
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. OBSERVED WIPE CLOTHS ALOVER IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAMPER FOR CLEAN AND SOILED WIPE CLOTHS.
Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.
Prevent contamination during all food handling.
Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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