GREATER BETHEL ACADEMY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare combo 1586

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND COVER IT IN PLASTIC LOCATED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE REFRIGERATION IS LOCATED. CLEAN ALL USED EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA STORED ON SHELVES, AND ALL UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

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 THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS INCLUDING BASEMENT. ALL ITEMS IN STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OF FLOOR.

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 DOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS WHERE NEEDED. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS & WALL COVE THROUGHOUT KITCHEN & CLASSROOM AREAS. SEAL HOLES & OPENINGS IN WALL & CEILING IN LARGE CLASSROOM. CLEAN METAL STACK THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED BY DEPT. OF VENTILATION(NEED CANOPY THAT WOULD EXTEND OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THAT IS DISCONNECTED AND STORED IN REAR STORE 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 BLOWN LIGHT INSIDE RE4ACH-IN FREEZER.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT INSIDE RE4ACH-IN FREEZER.

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.