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LES FINCH'S LEARNING TREE, INC. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare (2 - 6 years)

LES FINCH'S LEARNING TREE, INC. (AKA: LES FINCH'S LEARNING TREE) 4217 W 16TH ST, CHICAGO 60623 Daycare (2 - 6 Years)
September 13, 2016 License License #2216077
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. PAINT WOODEN DOORS TO STORAGE ROOM(SURFACES NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER IN STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN CUTTING BOARD(NOT USED FOR UNCOVERED FOODS).
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN CLASSROOMS, IN ALL STORAGE ROOMS, WASHROOMS, AND BREAK ROOM ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS WHERE DIRT AND DEBRIS ARE PRESENT.
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: SEAL ALL CRACKS IN CORNERS OF THE TILED WALLS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS, AND STORAGE ROOMS WHERE PRESENT. REPAIR CHIPPED WALLS BEHIND DEEP FREEZER IN STORAGE ROOM. SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE IN STORAGE ROOM AND KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN EXTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.

Health Department Information

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