PASS
Risk 1 (High)
SOUTHLOOP KINDERCARE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility
SOUTHLOOP KINDERCARE
(AKA: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS)
1501 S STATE ST, CHICAGO 60605
Children's Services Facility
October 17, 2014
License Re-Inspection
License #2215769
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN PREP AREA IE..REFRIGERATOR DOORS AND HANDLES, AND CLEAN ALL RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ALL FOOD MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILES IN LAUNDRY ROOM IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE MISSING AND OR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. WALLS IN PREP AREA AND CLASSROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ABOVE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Violation #35
MINOR
Violation Details
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILES IN LAUNDRY ROOM IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE MISSING AND OR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. WALLS IN PREP AREA AND CLASSROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING ABOVE REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Why This Matters
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Food Code Requirement
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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