LADYBUG & FRIENDS DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT VERIFIABLY ABLE TO REACH PROPER TEMPERATURE. THE HIGHEST SURFACE TEMPERATURE REACHED IS 114 F. THE HOT WATER DISH MACHINE MUST REACH A SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 160 F AND ABOVE. NO DISHES IN THE DISH MACHINE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE DISH MACHINE WAS TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED PEAS AND CARROTS HELD AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 124 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 135 F AND ABOVE. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS OF COOKED PEAS AND CARROTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER IN INFANT ROOM (ROOM #1) WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE ALL TCS FOODS AND TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER ADJUSTED COOLER TO REDUCE THE TEMPERATURE DOWN TO 37 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.

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.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER IN INFANT ROOM (ROOM #1) WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE ALL TCS FOODS AND TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER ADJUSTED COOLER TO REDUCE THE TEMPERATURE DOWN TO 37 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION WAS ISSUED.

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.