PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Risk 1 (High)
SPARK MONTESSORI Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility
December 17, 2020
License
License #2550207
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #48
CRITICAL
Violation Details
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR THE NEWLY INSTALLED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Food Code Requirement
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
Specific Requirements
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-302.14
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PILED UNUSED STORED ITEMS COVERED WITH A TARP ON THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA. ALL NECESSARY ITEMS FOR OUTDOORS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.----STORED ITEMS IN THE HALLWAY STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED TO ALLOW CLEANING AND MONITORING.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PILED UNUSED STORED ITEMS COVERED WITH A TARP ON THE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA. ALL NECESSARY ITEMS FOR OUTDOORS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.----STORED ITEMS IN THE HALLWAY STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED TO ALLOW CLEANING AND MONITORING.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
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More Information
CDPH Food Protection