THE LEARNING CIRCLE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare (2 - 6 years)

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY, AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, STORED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND POST CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, EVELYN HERNANDEZ, ARRIVED ON SITE NEAR THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION REPORT COMPLETION. SEE COMMENTS BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE AND CEREAL). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY WITH SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AND/OR MISSING DRYWALL IN UTILITY/STORAGE ROOM WHERE WATER TANK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE ALONG WITH DRYWALL AND SEAL.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL AND/OR MISSING DRYWALL IN UTILITY/STORAGE ROOM WHERE WATER TANK IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE ALONG WITH DRYWALL AND SEAL.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.