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PAULO FREIRE CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

PAULO FREIRE CENTER 1653 W 43RD ST, CHICAGO 60609 Daycare Above and Under 2 Years
February 3, 2023 License License #2215569
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASH SINKS IN ROOMS 105 AND 106, ( TEMPERATURE AT 45.0F) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #21
CRITICAL
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: COOKED BROCCOLI 118.5F AND RAVIOLI 118.7F VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF MEALS WORTH $50.00 PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
Violation #21
CRITICAL
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: COOKED BROCCOLI 118.5F AND RAVIOLI 118.7F VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF MEALS WORTH $50.00 PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections