LAURENCE ARMOUR DAY SCHOOL Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 145.2F. INFORMED MANAGER THAT FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SHOULD BE AT 180F OR MORE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AS ALTERNATIVE SOURCE TO WASHING DISHES AND TO NOT USE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE UNTIL MACHINE IS MAINTENANCE AND FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE REACHES 180F OR MORE. NO CITATIONS WERE ISSUED, AS THE MACHINE WAS TURNED ON AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND NO DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. MACHINE WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. SITE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED RUST STAINS ON SHELVING UNIT ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, IN KITCHEN AREA. ALSO OBSERVED RUST STAINS ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ALL GREASE TRAPS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED FOUL ODOR COMING FROM GREASE TRAP, UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINKS, IN THE WILLOW AND OAK ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE STAINS AND TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN NURSING ROOM, LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR, BETWEEN WILLOW AND CEDAR ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETERMINE AND REPAIR CAUSE. ALSO REPLACE STAINED TILE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN NURSING ROOM, LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR, BETWEEN WILLOW AND CEDAR ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETERMINE AND REPAIR CAUSE. ALSO REPLACE STAINED TILE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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.