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IT TAKES A VILLAGE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

IT TAKES A VILLAGE 4020 W DIVISION ST, CHICAGO 60651 Daycare Above and Under 2 Years
January 27, 2025 Canvass License #2215925
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #2
CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOODS ARE STORED/PREPARED/SERVED. FOOD HANDLER COMPLETED CERTIFICATION CLASS/EXAM ON 11/13/24. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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 #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS IDENTIFYING FOOD ITEMS (VARIOUS CEREALS) IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF BOWLS AND SMALL PLATES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND STORE PROPERLY.
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGNT BULBS OUT IN BUTTERCUP AND GRASSHOPPER CLASSROOMS AND BROKEN LIGHT COVER/SHIELD IN THE GRASSHOPPER CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.
Violation #56
MINOR
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGNT BULBS OUT IN BUTTERCUP AND GRASSHOPPER CLASSROOMS AND BROKEN LIGHT COVER/SHIELD IN THE GRASSHOPPER CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.
Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.
Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections