PARENT COOPERATIVE FOR EARLY LEARNING, INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare (2 - 6 years)

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED SUCH AS MILK,CHICKEN,ETC.MUST PROVIDE & POST AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON ALL SHELVING UNITS,CUBBIES,ART EASLES,WINDOW SILLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN CARPETS IN LARGE MOTOR ROOM & EXPLORERS ROOM,MISSING FLOOR TILES IN EXPLORERS TOILET ROOM,MISSING FLOORING IN STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO OFFICE.MUST CLEAN SPILL ON FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA

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: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS ,KITCHEN & STORAGE CLOSETS.MUST SEAL GAP AT WINDOW SILL TRIM IN IMAGINATION ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN KITCHEN,REAR HALLWAY & HOLE IN WALL IN SAME AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN EXPLORERS ROOM.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTS IN IMAGINATIONS TOILETROOM & WALL NEAR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN LARGE MOTOR ROOM.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN LARGE MOTOR ROOM.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.