MARY CRANE MORSE SITE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare (2 - 6 years)

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN 3RD FLOOR PREP AREA WITH SANITIZING RINSE MEASURED AT 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE UNIT REPAIRED AND WASH/RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL DISHWARE/UTENSILS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION #63825-17 COURT DATE, DECEMBER 9TH, 2010 AT 400 W SUPERIOR, ROOM 112 AT 10 AM.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

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.

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. REMOVE CONTACT PAPER FROM DISH MACHINE.

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN 4 DAYCARE ROOMS. CLEAN ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND CABINETS. STORE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR. REPAIR HOLE IN WALL IN STARLIGHT ROOM NEXT TO GREEN CLOSET AND TILE IN WASHROOM OF SUNSHINE ROOM. SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL IN RAINBOW ROOM, RIGHT CORNER NEAR COATROOM.

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. REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM UNDER WINDOW ON 2ND FLOOR LANDING AND IN PREP AREA ABOVE WINDOW NEXT TO STOVE. SEAL/PAINT WALLS.

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. REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM UNDER WINDOW ON 2ND FLOOR LANDING AND IN PREP AREA ABOVE WINDOW NEXT TO STOVE. SEAL/PAINT WALLS.

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.