PASS
Risk 1 (High)
KID'S ARK DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility
KID'S ARK DAYCARE & LEARNING CENTER
3143-3145 N CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO 60634
Children's Services Facility
February 9, 2023
License
License #2796953
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #16
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY INSIDE THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
Food Code Requirement
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Specific Requirements
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN AND IN CLASSROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE,ADEQUATE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN AND IN CLASSROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE,ADEQUATE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
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