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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 10, 2016 License License #2216000
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR OF 1ST FLOOR DEEP FREEZER. INSTD TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IMPROPERLY LOCATED ABOVE PREP COUNTERTOP IN MAIN PREP AREA 2ND FLOOR. INSTD TO RE LOCATE TO HAVE ADJACENT TO EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREVENT POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO TOILET IN GRASSHOPPER ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR/MAINTAIN. COVING ABOVE AND SURROUNDING 1ST FLOOR UTILITY SINK WITH ROTTING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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: PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO TOILET IN GRASSHOPPER ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR/MAINTAIN. COVING ABOVE AND SURROUNDING 1ST FLOOR UTILITY SINK WITH ROTTING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections