KIDDIE ACADEMY OF CHICAGO-LINCOLN SQUARE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED SUCH AS (MILK AND COOKED VEGETABLES) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES IN BATHROOM ON 1ST FLOOR BETWEEN FROG AND PENGUIN ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ATTACHED TO MACHINE NOT READING PROPERLY. RINSE TEMPERATURE READING AT 116 F. INSPECTOR USED 180 F TEST STRIP WHICH PASSED TEST FOR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE WATER MEASURING DEVICE READS ACCURATELY.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ATTACHED TO MACHINE NOT READING PROPERLY. RINSE TEMPERATURE READING AT 116 F. INSPECTOR USED 180 F TEST STRIP WHICH PASSED TEST FOR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE WATER MEASURING DEVICE READS ACCURATELY.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.