TINY GIANTS EARLY LEARNING CENTER BY LAKE SHORE SC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT ON AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO TURN ALL COOLERS ON,MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER IN ALL SINKS UNDER CITY PRESSURE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP/PAPER TOWELS AS REQUIRED.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SOAP/PAPER TOWELS AS REQUIRED.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.