Food Safety Report: Stepping Stones Nursery School, 3416-20 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60647 Illinois, United States

Report date: May 13, 2025
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed all children handsinks in all classrooms not stocked with hand soap. Informed person in charge that hand soap must be available at handsinks at all times. Staff obtained hand soap for hand sink during time of inspection. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no paper towel at the children handsinks in classrooms informed person in charge that paper towels must be available at hand sinks at all times. Staff memeber obtained paper towel for hand sink during time of inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation combined with violation above

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed time/temperature control for safety foods (variety of milk) at improper cold holding temperatures ranging from 44. 9f - 57. 6f located in classroom refer units. Instructed to discard and denature tcs food items and to maintain a cold holding temperature of 41f at all times. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: noted improper cold-hold temperatures ranging 51. 6f-57. 8f mini refrigeration unitsin infants and pre-schoolclass rooms. Informed all refrigerator units shall maintain a proper temperature of 41f and below. Refrigerator unit must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of public health (cdph). Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach in coolers pre-school classroom instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to properly monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside dumpster with lids not closed due to trash overflowing. Instructed to correct and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed chipped paint on the walls in the entry of daycare and around all children classroom handsinks. Instructed to resurface and repaint chipped areas to ensure walls are sealed, smooth and easily cleanable.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed the city of chicago food certified manager with no proof of allergen training certificate. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate.

Source: chicago.gov