LOOP LEARNING CENTER, INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND RESIDENTIAL REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERTURE OF 60.1F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SAID UNIT. FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)CITATION ISSUED UNDER LICENSE #21656.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND SIX (12 GALLON MILKS) INSIDE ABOVE SAID REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 54.5F. SAID PRODUCT HAS BEEN IN REFRIGERATOR SINCE 04/26/10. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID PRODUCTS AT THIS TIME. APPROXIMATE VALUE $30.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED UNDER LICENSE #21656.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 6 LIVE ADULT ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: CRAWLING OUT OF STOVE IN KITCHEN, WALL BASE IN CLASSROOMS WHERE FOOD IS CONSUMED, AND INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. KITCHEN IS PLACED ON 48 HOUR NOTICE, NO HOT FOODS CAN BE PREPARED IN KITCHEN. ALTERNATIVE FOOD SOURCE TO PROVIDE COLD LUNCHES TO CHILDREN AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED UNDER LICENSE#21656.

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: Only such poisonous and toxic materials as are required to maintain sanitary conditions may be used in food establishments and they shall not be used in any hazardous manner. FOUND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND CABINETS INSIDE KITCHEN STORING MULTI-USE UTENSILS/DISHES/PANS/TRAYS/ETC. WITH EXPOSED ROACH CHEMICAL THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE TOXIC ITEMS AND REMOVE ROACH CHEMICAL FROM SAID AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND UTENSILS. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A)CITATION ISSUED UNDER LICENSE #21656.

Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.

Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SIDE OF COOKING STOVE IN KITCHEN AND CRACKED WOODEN TABLE IN CLASSROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME.

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.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN KITCHEN AND CLASSROOMS.

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. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE THROUGH OUT CLASSROOMS.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL BASE COVING IN POOR REPAIR AS NEEDED, PAINT WALL SECTIONS IN CHILDREN'S TOILET ROOM/UTILITY SINK CLOSET, SEAL OPENINGS AT CEILING IN UTILITY SINK CLOSET.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT CHILDREN TOILET ROOM DOOR IN CLASSROOM, PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR IN INFANT ROOM, AND PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE CHILDREN'S TOILET ROOMS.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SLOW DRAINING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAINS AND REPAIR SAME.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.

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: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.

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.