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NIA FAMILY CENTER Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

NIA FAMILY CENTER 744 N MONTICELLO AVE, CHICAGO 60624 Children's Services Facility
August 2, 2010 Canvass License #28733
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING OUT LET COVER IN STAFF LOUNGE,LOWER SHELF OF 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.
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 #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.MUST CLEAN CABINETS RM#3,CUBBIES,,CUBBIES RM#11,WINDOW SILLS IN KITCHEN,STUDIO.
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 #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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN,RM #3,8A,,STAFF LOUNGE,STUDIO.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN RM #2,8A,,STAFF LOUNGE.
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IN RM #2LOOSE WALL BASES,TOILET ROOM & CLASS ROOM STAINED CEILING TILES.KITCHEN MISSING WALL BASES,PAINT WALL.RM 8A WALL AT WINDOW IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE WALL BASES,RM 8B LOOSE WALL BASES IN TOILET ROOM,SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL,DAMAGED WALL BASES & GAP AT WINDOW,RM#10 WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN TOILET ROOM.RM#11 STAINED CEILING TILES.STUDIO WINDOW SILLS IN POOR REPAIR.2ND FL. HOT WATER TANK ROOM WALL IN POOR REPAIR,2ND FL. MEN'S HOLE IN WALL.
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 #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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STUDIO 1-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS NO COLD RUNNING WATER,MEN'S 2ND FL. URINAL & 1ST FL. TOILET IN POOR REPAIR.
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STUDIO 1-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS NO COLD RUNNING WATER,MEN'S 2ND FL. URINAL & 1ST FL. TOILET IN POOR REPAIR.
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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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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