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KINGDOM ACADEMY LEARNING CENTER Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

KINGDOM ACADEMY LEARNING CENTER 2053-2059 W HOWARD ST, CHICAGO 60645 Children's Services Facility
December 20, 2022 License Re-Inspection License #2840992
13
Total Violations
4
Critical
3
Major
6
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

13
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY AND SINK UNITS THAT ARE USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.
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 #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): THERMOMETERS ARE NOT PROVIDED IN THE SMALL COOLER LOCATED NEAR THE DRINKING FOUNTAIN. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12: OBSERVED A BACKFLOW PREVENTION CAP THAT IS COMPLETELY BROKEN AND WATER IS DISPENSING OUT OF BACKFLOW DEVICE, IN THE KITCHEN AREA. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE INSTALLED PROPERLY AND FACILITY MUST MAINTAIN MAINTENANCE.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAK OF WATER UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK -----AND----- UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN 2-6YR OLD CALSSROOM. THE FACILITY IS ALSO USING BLACK TAPE USED AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LOW COLD-WATER PRESSURE IN RESTROOM LOCATED NEAR MAIN OFFICE. FACILITY MUST REPAIR.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-202.14: ALL RESTROOMS IN THE FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. ALL TOILET ROOMS LOCATED WITHIN THE ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17: RESTROOMS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EACH RESTROOM.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #54
MAJOR
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.16: WASTE RECEPTACLE NOT FOUND (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO) NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN AND CLASSROOMS (2-6YRS). WHEN DISPOSABLE TOWELS ARE USED AT HANDWASHING SINKS, A WASTE RECEPTACLE SHALL BE LOCATED AT EACH HANDSINK IN THE FACILITY.
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13: OBSERVED MISSING CAULKING LOCATED AT ALL SINK FIXTURES IN THE FACILITY. AREAS INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO; EXPOSED HANDSINKS, RESTROOM HANDSINKS, FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION, AND MOP SINKS. FACILITY MUST ENSURE TO CAULK SINK UNTIS ADJACENT TO THE WALLS AT ALL SINK FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND MUST ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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: 6-201.13: GROUT/BASE COVING IS MISSING ALONG FLOOR ADJACENT TO WALL IN RESTROOM LOCATED ACROSS WATER TANK HEATER/MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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: 6-201.13: OBSERVED OPEN HOLES/OPEN GAPS BEHIND ALL RESTROOM TOILETS, UNDER HANDSINK IN WASHROOMS AND CEILING ABOVE THE WATER TANK HEATER. FACILITY MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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: 6-201.13: OBSERVED OPEN GAP BETWEEN WALLS LOCATED NEAR STAND-UP COOLER ACROSS FROM RESTROOM. FACILITY MUST SEAL OPEN GAP BETWEEN WALLS AND ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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: 6-201.13: OBSERVED OPEN GAP BETWEEN WALLS LOCATED NEAR STAND-UP COOLER ACROSS FROM RESTROOM. FACILITY MUST SEAL OPEN GAP BETWEEN WALLS AND ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
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.

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