FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
LITTLE GEMS INTERNATIONAL (BELDEN),INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years
LITTLE GEMS INTERNATIONAL (BELDEN),INC
(AKA: LITTLE GEMS INTERNATIONAL)
2301 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO 60614
Daycare Above and Under 2 Years
August 2, 2012
License-Task Force
License #2129757
2
Total Violations
2
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
2
Violation #8
CRITICAL
Violation Details
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: CLASSROOMS #'S 110, 111, 104 HAVE NON-COMMERCIAL DISH WASHING MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MUST REPLACE WITH COMMERCIAL DISH MACHINES THAT EITHER REACH A FINAL TEMPERATURE OF 180F OR BE SET TO SANITIZE CHEMICALLY. OR, REMOVE DISH MACHINES FROM PREMISES.
Why This Matters
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Food Code Requirement
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Specific Requirements
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.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-501.114, 4-702.11
Violation #8
CRITICAL
Violation Details
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: CLASSROOMS #'S 110, 111, 104 HAVE NON-COMMERCIAL DISH WASHING MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MUST REPLACE WITH COMMERCIAL DISH MACHINES THAT EITHER REACH A FINAL TEMPERATURE OF 180F OR BE SET TO SANITIZE CHEMICALLY. OR, REMOVE DISH MACHINES FROM PREMISES.
Why This Matters
Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.
Food Code Requirement
Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.
Specific Requirements
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.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-501.114, 4-702.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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