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IT TAKES A VILLAGE AT RIVER CITY Passes 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
May 6, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection License #2216000
5
Total Violations
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ALL EXCCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN DEEP FREEZER IN DAY CARE KITCHEN AREA. REMOVE CONTACT PAPER FROM LOCKERS IN ROOM 200.
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: CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF ALL CABINETS, SHELVES AND EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA, AND COMPUTER TABLE IN CLASSROOM 204.
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: : CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS UNDERNEATH AIR VENTS IN ACADEMY CLASSROOMS(DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS).
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: CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN ACADEMY: BY CHALK BOARD IN RM 100, WALL NEAR STORAGE LOCKERS IN RM 202, IN DAYCARE: REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT, CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS ROOM 202. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXXHAUST FAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ON DAYCARE SIDE. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE(BASEBOARDS) IN LAUNDRY ROOM AND MOP SINK CLOSET(RE-PAINT WALL ABOVE MOP SINK).
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: CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN ACADEMY: BY CHALK BOARD IN RM 100, WALL NEAR STORAGE LOCKERS IN RM 202, IN DAYCARE: REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT, CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS ROOM 202. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXXHAUST FAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ON DAYCARE SIDE. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE(BASEBOARDS) IN LAUNDRY ROOM AND MOP SINK CLOSET(RE-PAINT WALL ABOVE MOP SINK).
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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