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SHINING STAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

SHINING STAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS 854 E 79TH ST, CHICAGO 60619 Daycare Above and Under 2 Years
February 24, 2015 Complaint License #2215855
8
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELF ABOVE STOVE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMP SINK AND SHELVING UNIT IN KITCHEN.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS AND CUBBIES IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN HEAD START,STAR AND MOON ROOMS.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN ALL CLASS ROOMS,WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN STAR ROOM AT CLOSET,LOOSE AND GAPS AT WALL BASES IN STAR ROOM,MOON ROOM,WINDOW FRAME AND OUTLET IN HEAD START ROOM,WINDOW IN TOILET ROOM IN STAR ROOM,ADJUST THRESHOLDS AT HEAD START ROOM DOOR,SUN ROOM AND INFANTS ROOM,TORN SCREENS ON ALL SCREEN DOORS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS AND PEELING PAINT ON HOOD 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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND HEAD START CLASSROOM.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK AND SLOW DRAIN AT MOP SINK.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR BOTH REFRIGERATORS IN INFANTS ROOM.
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.
Violation #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR BOTH REFRIGERATORS IN INFANTS ROOM.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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