KARE BEAR ACADEMY INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: PROVIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW. TURN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN HOT TEMPERATURE AT 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A), NO 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.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. PILOT NOT TURNED ON AT HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES. CRITICAL 7-38-030.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS AND WASHBOWLS IN CLASSROOMS, TOILET ROOMS, AND KITCHEN. CRITICAL 7-38-030.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW. OPEN BAIT ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY KEEP BAIT ENCLOSED. SERIOUS 7-30-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE NOR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS 7-38-012.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES IN NURSERY AND RAW WOOD SHELVES IN KITCHEN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE DIRT AND SEDIMENT. CLEAN INTERIOR OF EXPOSED HAND WASH SINKS AND WASHBOWLS THROUGHOUT.

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.

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND STORAGE ROOMS.

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.

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. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT, REPAIR WALL SECTION IN HOT WATER TANK/FURNACE ROOM IN NURSERY SIDE, SEAL OPENING AT WALL IN TODDLER TOILET ROOM, CLEAN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE LIGHT BULBS, CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN CLASSROOMS AND KITCHEN, PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR ON NURSERY SIDE.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKS AT PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE HOT WATER HANDLE FOR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN NURSERY SIDE. PROVIDE COLD WATER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND WASHBOWLS IN SOME TOILET ROOMS. PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKS AT PIPING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE HOT WATER HANDLE FOR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN NURSERY SIDE. PROVIDE COLD WATER AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND WASHBOWLS IN SOME TOILET ROOMS. PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT FAUCET AT UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE DRAIN BOARD ATTACHED TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.