LAUGHS AND GIGGLES CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SAUSAGE) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING TWO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK STOPPERS.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE OVEN WITH BURNT RESIDUE ON THE DOOR AND THE INSIDE OF THE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE OVEN WITH BURNT RESIDUE ON THE DOOR AND THE INSIDE OF THE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.