MONTESSORI FOUNDATIONS OF CHICAGO Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED AN OPEN CONTAINER OF TCS FOOD, COOKED VEGETABLES, STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE COUNTER BY THE STOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Improper storage allows contamination from dripping, pests, and cross-contamination between foods.

Food must be protected from contamination during storage and display.

Store 6 inches off floor; Cover all food; Separate raw from ready-to-eat; Proper storage order; Protect from overhead contamination; Use sneeze guards.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR TO BE IMPROPER: BEEF AT 47.0 F, TURKEY AT 48.0 F, MILK AT 48.5 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2.5 LBS OF PRODUCTS AND 2 GALLONS OF MILK WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED TCS FOOD ITEM: TURKEY (DELI MEAT)STORED IN THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR WITH A USE OR FREEZE-BY DATE MARKED 5/20/2024. FOOD DISCARDED BY MANAGER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: "NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 60F IN KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR. "HELD FOR INSPECTION" SIGN POSTED ON REFRIGERATOR. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 F AND BELOW. THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED."

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CHILDREN IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND A DRY FOOD STORAGE UNPACKING THE ITEMS AND THE EMPLOYEES HAVING LUNCH IN THE CORNER OF THE KITCHEN THAT WAS ASSIGNED AS THEIR "BREAK ROOM. " ALSO OBSERVED VARIOUS EMPLOYEES COMING TO THE KITCHEN AND TAKING OR LEAVING THE ITEMS IN THE CAPBOARD AT THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONS SHALL BE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. PERSONS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION, FOOD STORAGE, OR WAREWASHING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP WITH LONG HAIR WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAIN WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD AND WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN ARE COVERED WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. PAPER TOWEL OBSERVED ON THE BATHROOMS' FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN ARE COVERED WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. PAPER TOWEL OBSERVED ON THE BATHROOMS' FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.