LITTLE LEADERS OF TOMORROW Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS WERE ORIGINALLY DOCUMENTED ON SEPTEMBER 09, 2011 ON REPORT # 547659: (33) MUST CLEAN ALL CUBBIES, SHELVING UNITS, WINDOW SILLS AND RADIATOR COVERS IN ALL OF THE CLASS ROOMS. (34) MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS, BOILER ROOM, REAR STORAGE AREA. (36) MUST REPLACE THE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN. (41) MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE OR REMOVE THE CLUTTERED AND ARTICLES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS ARE DIRTY AND FULL OF LOOSE PAINT AND DEBRIS, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

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 IN THE CLASS ROOMS ARE DIRTY AND THE PAINT IS PEELING, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE WALLS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY. THE MILDEW STAINED INSULATED PIPE ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA IS UNSANITARY, REMOVE MILDEWED COATING AND RESEAL ALL OF THE DIRTY PIPE ABOVE THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. REPLACE THE 4 MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE STOVE.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE AND KEEP A METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE TO CHECK YOUR FOOD TEMPERATURES AND A SANITIZING METHOD TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE AND KEEP A METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE TO CHECK YOUR FOOD TEMPERATURES AND A SANITIZING METHOD TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.