LINCOLN PARK PRESCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare (2 - 6 years)

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. NO INVOICES WERE PROVIDED FOR THE HOT AND COLD FOODS THAT WERE CATERED IN AND SERVED DURING LUNCH. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DAILY INVOICE FROM THE CATERING COMPANY FOR THE FOOD THAT WAS SERVED WITH AN ADDRESS FROM WHERE IT IS PREPARED. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED THIS INFORMATION FROM THE CATERING COMPANY UPON MY REQUEST BEFORE THE END OF THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #315211 ON 7/14/10 NOT CORRECTED: 35/01 - The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN. ALSO SCRAPE AND REPAINT PEELING PAINT ABOVE HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AND SEAL OPENING IN WALL OVER KITCHEN COUNTER. WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET ARE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND THE COUNTER UNDERNEATH THE MICROWAVE.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE WASHROOMS ARE STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL BASEBOARD IS MISSING FROM THE AREA IN THE RESTROOM HALLWAY. MUST INSTALL.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL BASEBOARD IS MISSING FROM THE AREA IN THE RESTROOM HALLWAY. MUST INSTALL.

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.