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METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICES 3255 N CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO 60634 Children's Services Facility
April 27, 2010 Canvass License #1892242
7
Total Violations
3
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #19
MAJOR
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING ,NOT COVERED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;INSTRUCTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE MUST BE COVERED AND NOT OVERFLOWING,MUST CALL COMPANY TO PICK UP GARBAGE;GIVEN 5 DAYS 05-04-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.
Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.
Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.
Violation #32
MAJOR
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. MUST REMOVE LARGE POTS AND PANS AND PROVIDE SMALLER ONES TO FIT INSIDE THE DISHMACHINE FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
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. FLOOR IN BASEMENT,ROOM #1 TO 7 UNCLEAN WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ,MUST DETAIL CLEAN ,MAINTAIN AND ORGANIZE;MUST ELEVATE EQUIPMENT AND OTHER MATERIALS 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
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. HOLE -6 INCHES ON WALL BEHIND GREASE TRAP MUST BE SEALED. OPENINGS IN WALL AROUND PLUMBING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL OPENINGS.
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.
Violation #40
MINOR
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. MUST PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETER IN 1 COOLER IN TODDLER'S ROOM,MUST BE 40F OR BELOW FOR COOLER TEMPERATURE
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.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ROOMS #1-7 IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE ORGANIZED, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY MATERIALS NOT NEEDED IN THE DAY CARE. STORE ALL ELSE TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ROOMS #1-7 IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE ORGANIZED, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY MATERIALS NOT NEEDED IN THE DAY CARE. STORE ALL ELSE TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

Health Department Information

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