NORTHWEST INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY LEARNING

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GROUND BEEF IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAWING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO THAW PROPERLY.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS LABELED AS BEANS, CHILI, AND STEAK SAUCE, ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED/OLD ICE MACHINE NOT IN USE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DISCARD.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN STORAGE/ALL PURPOSE USE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPALCE MISSING CEILING TILES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP PROPERLY.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC SINGLE-USE CUP USED AS SCOOP IN BULK DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER (SALT). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SINGLE-USE CUP AND REPLACE WITH MULTI-USE UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION WHILE SCOOPING AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS AT 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER TO BE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER AND FREEZER AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS WITH SUGAR, OATMEAL, GRITS ON SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WITH CONDIMENTS IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD, CONDIMENTS AND SPICES NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS SHALL BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 18 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN AREAS SUCH AS AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND ON SHEET PANS HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE MOUSE ACTIVITY, REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2568142 DATED 12/07/2022 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE ADULT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. THE VENTILATION FANS IN THE WASHROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FANS IN ALL WASHROOM

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: THE LID FOR THE GREASE TRAP WAS REMOVED. MUST REPLACE THE LID.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE STORAGE CABINETS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE ADULT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE VENTILATION FANS IN THE WASHROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FANS IN ALL WASHROOMS.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF FOOD (CHILI, TOMATO SAUCE, BEANS, ETC) STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS WITH THE NAME AND DATE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE STORAGE AREAS. ALSO NOTED DAMAGE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY AND OBTAIN AKIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK. CORE

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.3 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER BREAD COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES. CORE

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-301.14 OBSERVED GRILL AND FRYER NOT UNDER VENTILATION AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT GRILL AND FRYER NEED TO BE UNDER HOOD(VENTED) CORE

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED OBSERVED FROM REPORT#2009950 DATED 4/6/2017 VIOLATION#38 MUST REMOVE PUTTY FROM INTERIOR MIDDLE BASIN OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK VIOLATION#38 MUST PLACE BOTH GRILL AND FRYER DIRECTLY UNDER VENTILLATION HOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER BREAD COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED TWO DOORCOOLER NOT HOLDING FOOD AT PROPER TEMPERATURES.FOODS AT 46F(SEE BELOW)TAGGED COOLER CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS I TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER TO BE AT 46F.THEY WERE HAM,MASHED POTATOS,MILK,SOUP AND EGGS.TOTAL AMMOUNT OF FOOD DENATURED WAS 12.29LBS AT 49.29 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS GILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED OBSERVED FROM REPORT#2009950 DATED 4/6/2017 VIOLATION#38 MUST REMOVE PUTTY FROM INTERIOR MIDDLE BASIN OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK VIOLATION#38 MUST PLACE BOTH GRILL AND FRYER DIRECTLY UNDER VENTILLATION HOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER BREAD COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER SHELVING UNITS AT VANITY IN BOY'S TOILET ROOM NEAR LUNCH ROOM,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN SPIDER WEBS AND DUST BUILD UP FROM DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,FRYER CABINETS

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE MISSING UNDER BREAD COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED UPPER WALL ABOVE DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN LUNCH ROOM AND SERVING LINE

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE PUTTY FROM INTERIOR MIDDLE BASIN OF 3- COMP SINK.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE BOTH FRYERS AND GRILL DIRECTLY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN