LITTLE INSPIRATIONS, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD USED FOR MAHI MAHI FISH. OBSERVED THAWED FISH INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGES, MARKED "REMOVE BEFORE THAWING." INSTRUCTED MUST FOLLOW PACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS AND REMOVE FISH FROM ROP BEFORE THAWING. THE OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENATURED FISH DURING INSPECTION.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE CURRENTLY NOT IN USE WITH 0 PPM OF REQUIRED CHEMICAL SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED DISH MACHINES MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE CURRENTLY NOT IN USE WITH 0 PPM OF REQUIRED CHEMICAL SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED DISH MACHINES MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.