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WEST AUSTIN DEVELOPMENT CENTER 4920 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO 60644 Daycare Above and Under 2 Years
April 5, 2013 License License #2215943
6
Total Violations
4
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #31
MAJOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL MULTI-USE KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.
Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.
Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAINT CHIPPED WOODEN SHELVINGS INSIDE THE FOOD PANTRY NEAR THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,INTERIOR DRAWERS,BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,INTERIORS OF CABINETS IN STUDENTS CLASSROOMS WHERE NOTED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE BRICK WALLS WHERE THE DRY STORAGE ARTICLES ARE STORED MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN WALL SECTIONS WHERE NOTED NEAR THE SLEEPING COT STORAGE AREAS IN THE STUDENT CLASSROOMS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEAANBLE SURFACES.ALSO,REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NOTED.
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: THE LIGHT BULB AT HOOD OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IS NOT SHIELDED,PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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 #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE LIGHT BULB AT HOOD OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IS NOT SHIELDED,PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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.

Health Department Information

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