Wee Read Day Care Academy Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK, LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, AS WELL AS EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED SITE THAT PAPER TOWELS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS, WHENEVER FOODS ARE PREPPED AND SERVED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT TIGHT FITTING OVER FLOWING WITH TRASH. POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENT AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED SITE TO CONTACT WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER, ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; MILK, ETC., WERE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1771043 , DATE: 05/18/2016, NOT CORRECTED. 32 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA 34 MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS 35 MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES THAT ARE STAINED AND SOME TILES ARE IN POOR REPAIR ,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND CLEAN THE VENTS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS OF DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED SITE TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS BY RE INSPECTION DATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD DOORS ON CABINET LOCATED BETWEEN REFRIGERATOR AND BACK DOOR. INFORMED SITE THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED COVING ALONG KITCHEN AND FLOOR JUNCTION IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME. OBSERVE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN REAR UTILITY CLOSET. INFORMED SITE THAT ALL SERVICES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED SITE TO SEAL AND OR REPAIR AREA MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED COVING ALONG KITCHEN AND FLOOR JUNCTION IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME. OBSERVE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN REAR UTILITY CLOSET. INFORMED SITE THAT ALL SERVICES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED SITE TO SEAL AND OR REPAIR AREA MAINTAIN IT ALL TIMES.

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.