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IMANI CHILDRENS ACADEMY, INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

IMANI CHILDRENS ACADEMY, INC. 11443 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO 60628 Daycare Above and Under 2 Years
July 22, 2011 License License #1874911
7
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #2
CRITICAL
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities UPON ARRIVAL BOTH REFRIGERATORS WERE READING 50*F. AFTER MOVING THEM OFF THE WALL AND TURNING THE THERMOMETERS UP IN THE REFRIGERATORS THE NEWER COOLER DID GET DOWN TO 40.8*F AFTER ABOUT 40 MINUTES. THE OLDER COOLER IS STILL READING 46.7*F THE COOLER MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN 40*F OR COOLER.
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.
Violation #3
CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. UPON ARRIVAL FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; POTATO SALAD 54.9*F AND EGG SALAD 52.7F BOTH ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DETANATURED. PLUM CATERING WAS CALLED TO DELIVER AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FOOD FOR LUNCH AT SITE.
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.
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. CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF FREEZER DOOR.
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. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP FREEZER. INSTRCUTED TO DEFROST.
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. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND UDER ALL EQUIPMENT. FLOOR IN THE REAR ROOM IS IN REPAIR AND CLOSED OFF FROM MAIN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE WITH REPAIRS.
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. CLEAN ANS SANITIZE WALLS BEHIND STOVE AND FREEZER. REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. CLEAN DUSTY AIR VENTS.
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 #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. CLEAN ANS SANITIZE WALLS BEHIND STOVE AND FREEZER. REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. CLEAN DUSTY AIR VENTS.
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.

Health Department Information

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