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ST VINCENT DE PAUL CENTER Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

ST VINCENT DE PAUL CENTER 2145 N HALSTED ST, CHICAGO 60614 Daycare Above and Under 2 Years
March 16, 2016 License License #2215551
10
Total Violations
3
Critical
3
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

10
Violation #6
CRITICAL
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES .OBSERVED COOK SWEEPING FLOOR AND THEN HANDLED COOKING UTENSILS FROM INSIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALSO DISH WASHER HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND THEN CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.
Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.
Violation #30
CRITICAL
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.
Approved cooling methods must be used.
Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING TRIM ON CABINET IN STAFF LOUNGE, CHAIR RAIL IN STROLLER ROOM.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DELIME DISH MACHINE.MUST CLEAN CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF NEAR 3- COMP SINK,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON ALL SHELVING UNITS ,CUBBIES IN ALL CLASSROOMS,MICROWAVE IN ROOM 153,COUNTER TOPS ROOM 151,ICE MACHINE IN STAFF LOUNGE.
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN ALL CLASSROOMS AND IN CLOSETS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING IN STAFF LOUNGE,ROOM 247 NEAR COMPUTER,ROOM 341 NEAR 2- COMP SINK .MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI AND MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL TILE IN ROOM 161 ,159,DAMAGED WALL TRIM IN ROOM 159,ROOM 158 MISSING & LOOSE WALL BASES,ROOM 156 MISSING WALL BASES,ROOM 112 LOOSE WALL BASES,ROOM 124 DAMAGED WALL BASES & STAINED CEILING TILE,ROOM 247 LOOSE WALL PANELING IN WRITING AREA, CEILING AND UPPER WALLS NEAR WINDOWS,ROOM 251 DAMAGED WALL BASES AREA & LOOSE WALL BASE,ROOM 248 HOLES IN CEILING NEAR WINDOW ROOM 266 HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE NEAR WATER TABLE & HOLE IN UPPER WALL AT WINDOW,ROOM 269 HOLES IN UPPER WALL AT WINDOW,LOOSE CEILING PANEL,ROOM 308 HOLES IN UPPER CEILING AT WINDOWS & CRACKED CEILING IN BOY'S TOILETROOM,ROOM 314 HOLE IN WALL IN CLOSET & UPPER CEILING NEAR WINDOW,ROOM 341 LOOSE WALL BASES,WATER DAMAGED CEILING NEAR WINDOW,ROOM 345 MISSING WALL BASES NEAR WINDOW,ROOM 347 LOOSE WALL BASES & MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER UNDER COMPUTER DESK,THRESHOLD AT DOOR #5 NEEDS ADJUSTMENT.MUST GROUT WALL BASE IN ROOM 159 NEAR WATER TABLES.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS AND CLOSET.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN ROOM 153, 116 & 1ST FL. WOMEN'S,SPIDER WEBS FROM CEILINGS IN ROOM 151 , 248, 345,STAFF LOUNGE.
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,ROOM 161,158 & TOILETROOM, 156,114,116,122,257,248,266,267,269,314,341,345,347, & 1ST FL. GROSS MOTOR ROOM.
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ROOM 156 HAND SINK NOT WORKING NEAR WATER TABLE,ROOM 112 LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMP SINK & LEAKY TOILET,ROOM 116,1ST FL MEN'S SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK,ROOM 247 LEAKY TOILET (REAR),ROOM 308 HAND SINK LEAKY FAUCET HANDLES,ROOM 314 GIRL'S LOOSE FAUCET,3RD FL. WOMEN'S 1ST HAND SINK NOT WORKING,ROOM 341 LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMP SINK,ROOM 342 2- COMP SINK LEAKY FAUCET & HANDLE,LEAKY URINAL.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT,STAFF LOUNGE REFRIGERATOR.
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.
Violation #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT,STAFF LOUNGE REFRIGERATOR.
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.

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