SONGBIRD ACADEMY & MONTESSORI Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT INSIDE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER,REPLACE. SURFACE AT DRAIN BOARD BY THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK, NOT SMOOTH,ROUGH SURFACE,ALSO NOT SLOPPED ENOUGH FOR WATER TO DRAIN,WATER REMAINS ON MENTIONED BOARD.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: BLACK SUBSTANCE AND DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: FRONT ENTRANCE CARPET IS SOILED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE(FLOOR TILES)

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: OPENING AROUND PIPES UNDER THE WASHBOWLS AND ON CEILING IN THE KITCHEN,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. REMOVE BROKEN AND BLACK CAULKING BETWEEN WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN WALL WINDOW BLOCKS AT "STAFF WASHROOM",REMOVE BOARD AND REPLACE WINDOW.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN

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: THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN

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.