Northside Learning Center Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-26-2013, REPORT #1322040, #29. #32-MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE PREP TABLE #24-THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED WASTE WATER WITH FOOD PARTICLES BACKING UP IN ALL THREE SINKS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT,ALSO WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON FROM FAUCET. INSTRUCTED FIX PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 STILL TODAY WE(CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND MYSELF)OBSERVED VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A CRITICAL VIOLATION #14

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A CRITICAL VIOLATION #14

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO CRITICAL #14

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PIPE UNDER THE CONDENSATE UNIT ,ABOVE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER IS BROKEN ,INSTRUCTED TO RE-WRAP PIPE AND MAINTAIN

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: RESEAL BASEBOARD WALL BETWEEN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER,ALSO REPLACE BROKEN BASEBOARD WALL IN DISH ROOM BY THE KITCHEN DOOR

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING WALL ABOVE UNUSED TAGGED SMALL DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO ABSORBED CEILING WALL BUBBLED UP WITH WATER ABOVE THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE SAM AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,REPLACE AND REPAINT SAID AREA.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING WALL ABOVE UNUSED TAGGED SMALL DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO ABSORBED CEILING WALL BUBBLED UP WITH WATER ABOVE THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE SAM AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,REPLACE AND REPAINT SAID AREA.

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.