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VILLAGE OF HOPE LEARNING CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare combo 1586

VILLAGE OF HOPE LEARNING CENTER 1400 S KOLIN AVE, CHICAGO 60623 Daycare Combo 1586
July 17, 2018 License License #2216052
9
Total Violations
5
Critical
2
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
Violation #2
CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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.
Violation #3
CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN -UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FOOD STORAGE CART AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN,INFANTS ROOM ON FLOOR NEXT TO SHELVING UNIT AND IN CLOSET,LAUNDRY/HOT WATER TANK ROOM ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND ATICLES ALONG WALLS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/17/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)
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 #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #52
MAJOR
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP OVER FLOWING AT WASTE PIPE AND POURING WASTE WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C)
Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.
All waste water must be properly disposed.
Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.
Violation #54
MAJOR
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS LIDS HAS AN APPX."1/2-1"GAP ON LIDS ,BROKEN AND APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN GNAWED ON ,TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS.MUST REMOVE TRASH AND DEBRIS FROM GROUND AND HAVE LIDS ON DUMSTERS TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020B)
Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.
Refuse must be properly contained and removed.
Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN INFANTS,KITCHEN AND GENTLE BEARS,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN ROYAL RIDERS,INFANTS AND GENTLE BEARS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS IN INFANTS ROOM.MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM TOY SHELVES IN ALL CLASSROOMS.MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL BASES IN WATER METER CLOSET ,KITCHEN BEHIND REFRIGERATOR.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN INFANTS,KITCHEN AND GENTLE BEARS,STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN ROYAL RIDERS,INFANTS AND GENTLE BEARS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS IN INFANTS ROOM.MUST REMOVE SPIDER WEBS FROM TOY SHELVES IN ALL CLASSROOMS.MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL BASES IN WATER METER CLOSET ,KITCHEN BEHIND REFRIGERATOR.
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.

Health Department Information

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