SMART LEARNING CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) HAS NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PICs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED ON VIOLATION #2.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, PORK, MILK ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: TCS FOODS (17 GALLONS OF MILK) STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 46.6F TO 47.8F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. PIC DISCARDED OF MILK AN APPROXIMATELY $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: REFRIGERATOR NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 48.2F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT HOLDS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: BLOCKS OF CHICKEN AND PORK MEAT NOT PROPERLY BEING THAWED. MEAT SITTING IN A PAN IN A COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, MICROWAVE, OR IN THE COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER/AROUND THE REFRIGERATORS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: RESOURCE ROOM CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: RESOURCE ROOM CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.