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IT TAKES A VILLAGE AT RIVER CITY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

IT TAKES A VILLAGE AT RIVER CITY (AKA: VILLAGE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY) 800 S WELLS ST, CHICAGO 60607 Children's Services Facility
July 25, 2011 Complaint License #1963420
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #26
MINOR
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: THE KITCHEN WHERE DAY CARE MEALS ARE PREPARED HAS A BROKEN AND UNUSABLE EXPOSED HAND SINK, REPAIR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK SO IT IS FULLY FUNCTIONAL. THE SECOND NON-FUNCTIONAL SINK IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED AND CAPPED OR BE FULLY FUNCTIONAL.
Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.
Adequate ventilation required in all areas.
Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.
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. THE MILDEWED FLOOR AND BASE BOARD UNDER THE BROKEN SINK NEEDS TO BE SANITIZED.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. THE NORTH SCHOOL BATHROOMS HAVE DIRTY DRAINS AND A FEW DRAIN FLIES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DRAINS TO CONTROL DRAIN FLY ACTIVITY.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. THE NORTH SCHOOL BATHROOMS HAVE DIRTY DRAINS AND A FEW DRAIN FLIES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DRAINS TO CONTROL DRAIN FLY ACTIVITY.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

Health Department Information

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