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SPARK MONTESSORI Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

SPARK MONTESSORI 4326 N CALIFORNIA AVE, CHICAGO 60618 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
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.
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
Violation #55
MINOR
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.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
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.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
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