FAIL Risk 1 (High)

STEPPING INTO THE FUTURE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

STEPPING INTO THE FUTURE 1531 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO 60640 Children's Services Facility
July 6, 2017 License License #2215768
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
2
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Inspection Summary

This children's services facility was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on July 6, 2017. The inspection type was "License" and resulted in a Fail outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 6 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #29
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-22-16,REPORT #1950960 #30LABEL ALL CEREAL, FRUITS AND BREAD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN(DRY FOOD CONTAINERS) #32-RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE FIRST CLASSROOM. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN #34-CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE #35- REPLACE DAMAGED,WATER STAINED CEILING PANELS INSIDE THE PANTRY,AND IN THE 3RD CLASSROOM AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL MISSING COVING (BASEBOARD) 4" INSIDE THE PANTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 7-6-17 OBSERVEED THE SAME VIOLATIONS
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AND RUST FROM INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST KEEP MENTIONED SINK CLEANED.
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 #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASH GUARD INSTALLED INSIDE SIDE OF THE PLASTIC LARGE SINK BETWEEN THE COOKING EEQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A BUILD UP OF PINK AND BROWN SLIME(AKWARD TO CLEAN),INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SPLASH GUARD CLEAN OR REPLACE THEM TO OUTSIDE OF THE SAID SINK OR PROVIDE A SMALL HAND WASHING SINK.
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 #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: PARTIAL RUG ON FLOOR BY THE KITCHEN USED FOR CHILDREN WITH EXCESS DIRTY AND STAINS NEED TO CLEAN/REPLACE.MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AT ALL THE TIMES. BROKEN DIRTY GARPET INSIDE THE STORAGE WERE THE BEDS ARE STORED NEED TO BE CLEANED,REPAIR/REPLACE.
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: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WALL INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWL IN CHILDERN'S MIDDLE WAHROOM NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON WALL INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWL IN CHILDERN'S MIDDLE WAHROOM NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections