I Learn Center of Chicago Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN INFANTS ROOM AT 55.0F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE.MANAGER ADJUSTED REFRIGERATOR AND NOW IS AT 40.9F AT THIS TIME .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

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: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ON HOT HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED HAMBURGERS 127.8F,1LB. COOKED PEAS & CARROTS 131.2F,INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN 1.55LBS.CUT CANTALOUPE 45.1F,.46 OZ. BURGER SAUCE 48.6F,INSIDE OF INFANTS REFRIGERATOR A OPENED .5QT.INFANT FORMULA 48.5F DATED 10/5/16.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 8LBS. $42.75(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN INFANTS AND PRESCHOOL ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES NEAR ENTRY DOOR IN TODDLERS ROOM,GAPS IN WALL BASES IN PRESCHOOL ROOM AND TOILETROOM

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: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PRESCHOOL ROOM.

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: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN PRESCHOOL ROOM.

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.