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MARY CRANE MORSE SITE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare (2 - 6 years)

MARY CRANE MORSE SITE 1545 W MORSE AVE, CHICAGO 60626 Daycare (2 - 6 Years)
January 25, 2012 Canvass License #1646062
8
Total Violations
4
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #3
CRITICAL
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 1 HALF GALLON AND 2 HALF GALLON OF MILK STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 44.6F TO 46.7F. MILK MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.PRESENT AIR TEMP OF THE REACH-IN COOLER 35.6F.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B-1) HOOOO77337-11
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.
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF KITCHEN:EAST-SOUTH CORNER UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER THE PREP TABLE EAST SIDE,INSIDE THE CABINET ON TOP AND UNDER THE PLASTIC THAT IS USED TO LINE SHELF, EAST SIDE(CABINET IS USED BY THE CHURCH,PER MANAGER STATEMENT), INSIDE THE CABINET WEST WALL,AND BEHIND THE UNUSED DISH MACHINE,(APPROX.15 0R MORE DROPPINGS).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE ALL AREA.ALSO MUST RODENT PROOF THE DOOR THAT SEPARATE GYM AND KITCHEN.MUST RODENT PROOF THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR,GAPS ON BOTTOM AND BETWEEN DOORS(GAPS OF 1/2" TO 1"). SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO77337-11
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
Violation #26
MINOR
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDE AT TWO WASHBOWL OF THE CHILDREN'S WASHROOM, FIRST FLOOR SOUTH AREA.PRESENT TEMPERATURE OF THE WATER IS 66.7F AND 67.8F.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER.SITE HAS ANOTHER WASHROOM,(NORTH SITE)WITH ONE WASHBOWL WHICH HOT WATER IS PROVIDED.IF ONE WASHBOWL IS NOT ENOUGH INSTRUCTED TO USE STAFF WASHROOM AT SECOND FLOOR. MANAGER ON SITE WAS ABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM(TURNED ON THE ELECTRICAL SWITCH) SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO77338-12
Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.
Adequate ventilation required in all areas.
Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.
Violation #29
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-22-10, REPORT #339246 #33- REMOVE CONTACT PAPER FROM DISH MACHINE. #35-REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM UNDER WINDOW ON 2ND FLOOR LANDING AND IN PREP AREA ABOVE WINDOW NEXT TO STOVE. SEAL/PAINT WALLS. #38-REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN IN PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO77338-12
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
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. NEED TO CLEAN ATTACHED METAL SHEET BEHIND THE 8 BURNER STOVE(BUILD-UP GREASE).CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS,RE-ORGANIZE ITEMS.
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN,ABOVE THE STOVE AREA AND ABOVE PREP AREA.CLEAN INSIDE THE SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN(DUST BUILD-UP),
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.ADDITIONAL HOT WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT WASHBOWL IN CHILDREN'S WASHROOM FIRST FLOOR,SOUTH AREA. NEED TO PROVIDE AN UN THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET UNDER THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK(RIGHT SIDE).
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.ADDITIONAL HOT WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT WASHBOWL IN CHILDREN'S WASHROOM FIRST FLOOR,SOUTH AREA. NEED TO PROVIDE AN UN THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET UNDER THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK(RIGHT SIDE).
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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