SOUTH-EAST ASIA CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: COOLER NOT TURNED ON,INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON COOLER AND MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) NO CITATION ISSUED,NOT OPERATING

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.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE ON PREMISES,HOWEVER UNABLE TO CHECK UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO BE ABLE TO START MACHINE AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 180F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TODDLER TOILET NOT ABLE TO FLUSH,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.ALSO TOILET SEAT IS TOO LOOSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED NOT OPERATING

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN,GROUND HAS ACCUMULATED LEAVES,MUD,CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL,WOOD PALLETS,ROLLED UP DIRTY RUBBER MATS ETC.THREE OUT OF FOUR GARBAGE CONTAINERS HAVE HOLE ON LIDS,THE FOURTH CONTAINER LID IS BROKEN FROM HINGES NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE.ACROSS FROM GARBAGE AREA UNCOVERED COMPOST OF GARDEN MATERIALS,WITH SATURATED LEAVES BRANCHES,ETC. OBSERVED FLIES AND INSECTS ON TOP AND AROUND THE COMPOST.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED CONTAINER WITH LIDS OR ENCLOSE THE AREA,TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES.NEED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE GARBAGE CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED,NOT OPERATING

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SCREEN WINDOW NOT PROPERLY TIGHT FITTED TO FRAME,GAP ON BOTTOM AND SIDE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID SCREEN

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEAL COVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.OPENING BETWEEN THE WALLS AND FLOORS

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEAL COVING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.OPENING BETWEEN THE WALLS AND FLOORS

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.