PASS Risk 1 (High)

HOWARD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

HOWARD AREA COMMUNITY CENTER 7510 N ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO 60626 Children's Services Facility
October 7, 2011 Canvass License #1425822
5
Total Violations
3
Major
2
Minor

Inspection Summary

This children's services facility was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on October 7, 2011. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 5 violations during this inspection.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
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. MUST INVERT CLEAN UTESILS INCLUDING SILVER WARES AT ALL TIMES.
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 #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE TOILET SEAT IN CLASSROOM ON FIRST FLOOF AND CUALKING ON TOILET BOWL IN RESTROOM AT SECOND FLOOR CLASSROOM. REMOVE LIFE PLANT IN KITCHEN.
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.
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. CLEAN STAINS ON SINKS IN PARENT ROOM,MOP SINK, SINK AT STAFF LUNCH AREA, AND SINK 2ND FL. CLASSROOM CHANGING AREA, AND WINDOW BASE IN KITCHEN AND AT EMPLOYEE LUNCH 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.
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 MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY UNDER 3 COMP. & DISH MACHINE 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.
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 MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY UNDER 3 COMP. & DISH MACHINE 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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections