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KIDZ CREATIVE CORNER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

KIDZ CREATIVE CORNER 4259 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60618 Children's Services Facility
June 9, 2020 License License #2555611
7
Total Violations
2
Critical
5
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INADEQUATE HOT WATER NOTED AT THE DIAPER CHANGING STATION HAND WASHING SINK IN THE INFANT ROOM AND THE 1ST FLOOR STAFF WASHROOM WASHBOWL. HIGHEST HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE INFANT ROOM AT 91.2F. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE STAFF WASHROOM AT 94.3F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F. ADEQUATE HOT WATER NOTED AT ALL OTHER HAND SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #23
CRITICAL
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT HUMMUS IMPROPERLY DATE LABELED IN THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR. HUMMUS DATED WITH A PREPARATION DATE OF 5-29-20. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
Violation #44
MINOR
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE CLEANED CUTTING BOARDS BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT.
Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.
Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.
Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL NEEDED STORED ITEMS UNDER THE HALLWAY STAIRWELL AND THE STORED ITEMS IN THE TOY STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER THE HALLWAY STAIRWELL MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN THE BASEBOARD WALL COVING OF THE HALLWAY STORAGE AREA UNDER THE STAIRWELL. MUST SEAL.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN THE BASEBOARD WALL COVING OF THE HALLWAY STORAGE AREA UNDER THE STAIRWELL. MUST SEAL.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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