PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
NIA FAMILY CENTER Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility
November 21, 2024
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License #2215567
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD (VARIOUS TYPES OF OPENED MILK) STORED INSIDE COOLING UNITS INSIDE ROOMS #10 AND #11 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49-53.8F; THIS INCLUDES APPROXIMATELY 15 HALF PINTS, 2 HALF GALLONS OF ORGANIC MILK, 32 OZ ALMOND, 32 OZ NON-DAIRY. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID MILK AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED TWO COOLING UNITS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN CLASSROOMS @10 AND #11 DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. UNITS BOTH READING @49F AND 50F WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (MILK). INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR TO 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED TWO COOLING UNITS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN CLASSROOMS @10 AND #11 DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. UNITS BOTH READING @49F AND 50F WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (MILK). INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR TO 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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CDPH Food Protection