SEEDS OF JOY DAYCARE AND FITNESS CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE CHILDREN'S WASHROOM OR AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 8-29-16 REPORT #1953287 NOT CORRECTED. #34- CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECT HARBORING.#38- INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP IN THE BUSY BEE CLASSROOM WHERE THERE IS CHANGING DIAPER TABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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: KITCHEN CABINETS IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING AND EXPOSED WOOD. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGED WALL AT THE MOP SINK WITH PEELING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY LINEN IMPROPERLY STORED HANGING FROM PIPING UNDER THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED LINEN.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE STORAGE ROOM REFRIGERATION LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE OFFICE. MUST PROVIDE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE STORAGE ROOM REFRIGERATION LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE OFFICE. MUST PROVIDE.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.