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

STEPPING INTO THE FUTURE 1531 W LAWRENCE AVE, CHICAGO 60640 Children's Services Facility
March 20, 2018 License License #2215768
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STAINED CEILING TILES AND/OR REPLACE MUST ALSO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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: NOTED MISSING LIGHT AT THE JANITORS CLOSET/UTILITY SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING.
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: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD OF STOVE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING FANS INSIDE BATHROOMS. NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD OF STOVE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING FANS INSIDE BATHROOMS. NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections