FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
STEPPING STONES LEARNING INSTITUTION Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility
STEPPING STONES LEARNING INSTITUTION
(AKA: STEPPING STONES LEARINING INSTITUTION INC)
8509-8511 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO 60652
Children's Services Facility
July 28, 2021
License
License #2659134
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #1
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
Why This Matters
Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.
Food Code Requirement
The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.
Specific Requirements
Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-102.11, 2-102.12
Violation #2
CRITICAL
Violation Details
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS SUCH AS MILK, AND DELI MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Specific Requirements
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-102.11
Violation #2
CRITICAL
Violation Details
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS SUCH AS MILK, AND DELI MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
Why This Matters
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Specific Requirements
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-102.11
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