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THE GREEN BEAN NURSERY, LLC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

THE GREEN BEAN NURSERY, LLC (AKA: THE GREEN BEAN NURSERY) 2214-2220 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO 60614 Children's Services Facility
March 30, 2016 Canvass License #2247234
8
Total Violations
2
Critical
3
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #3
CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 5LBS.COOKED LASAGNA 47.3F AND 1. LBS COOKED GLUTTEN FREE LASAGNA 54.0F IN A PAN SITTING ON COUNTER TOP THAT WAS JUST TAKEN OUT OF REFRIGAERATOR AND WAS DELIVERED YESTERDAY 3/29/16.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.6 LBS. $83.44.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM ROLLING CART IN KITCHEN,PRESCHOOL ROOM -CUBBIES,SHELVING UNITS IN SENSORY AREA,2YR. OLD ROOM-CUBBIES,STAFF KITCHEN INTERIOR OF OVEN,YOUNG TODDLER 2-REFRIGERATOR.
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 & DRAINS IN KITCHEN AND LAUNDRY ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PRESCHOOL-GAP IN FLOOR NEAR COTS,2YR OLD ROOM-GAP IN FLOOR AT ENTRY DOOR,HOLE IN FLOOR OUTSIDE OF LARGE MOTOR ROOM.
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE PRE-SCHOOL & INFANTS ROOM CEILING IN POOR REPAIR.MUST CLEAN WALL IN KITCHEN,WALL VENTS IN 2YR.OLD ROOM,YOUNGER 1 ROOM,LIGHT SHIELD IN TOILETROOM OF OLDER 2 ROOM & ADULT TOILETROOM LOWER LEVEL.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN KITCHEN & OLDER 2 ROOM.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT PARKING LOT DOOR.
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 PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN KITCHEN,2YR OLD 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 SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINKS IN REAR & FRONT STAFF TOILET ROOMS.HAND SINK IS LOOSE FROM WALL IN FRONT STAFF TOILETROOM.
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 #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #41
MAJOR
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

Health Department Information

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