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LAKE SHORE SCHOOLS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

LAKE SHORE SCHOOLS 5611-5621 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO 60660 Daycare Above and Under 2 Years
August 13, 2013 License License #2245322
6
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
3
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #29
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1235720, DATED 4-4-2013, VIOLATIONS #32,MUST PROVIDE WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL AND DRAINBOARD. ALSO MUST SEAL WOOD AT BASE OF PREP EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL TO BE NON-ABSORBENT. #34, OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOORS ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. #41, BASEMENT CLUTTERED AT 5617-5621 N CLARK ADDRESSES. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR AND REMOVE CLUTTER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED MISSING FLOOR TILES, UNFINISHED FLOOR AND EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT FISH CLASSROOM; SEAL BREAK ROOM FLOOR, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND IN GOOD REPAIR; ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREA, BREAK ROOM, AND CLOSETS.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED GAPS AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON WALLS AT THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS/GAPS ON WALLS AND DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE WALLS. ALSO NOTED DUST ON PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELDS; MUST CLEAN.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXCESSIVE RUST ON GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT TRAP. ALSO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR/LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE BREAK ROOM, CLOSETS AND OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE BREAK ROOM, CLOSETS AND OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

Health Department Information

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