4 EVER YOUNG DAY CARE,INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare combo 1586

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NO HOT OR COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND HAVE ON SITE ALL EQUIPMENT USED FOR HOT AND COLD HOLDING TO VERIFY THAT IT WORKS PROPERLY. MUST HAVE REFRIGERATOR,FREEZER AND STOVE/OVEN INSTALLED UPON REINSPECTION.

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.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND A SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE FOR REVIEW. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: PROVIDE OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF WASTE.

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.

INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF - Comments: PROVIDE ADEQUATE INSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS, PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

Slow cooling allows spore-forming bacteria like C. perfringens to germinate and multiply to dangerous levels.

Foods must be rapidly cooled to safe temperatures.

Cool from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, then to 41°F within 4 additional hours; Use shallow pans, ice baths, cooling wands, or blast chillers; Monitor with thermometer.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND MUST POST CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AND A METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR CLASSROOM NOT PROPERLY TRAPPED,VENTED AND CONNECTED. SINK IS DRAINING INTO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN IN MOPS SINK CLOSET. MUST REPAIR AND PROPERLY CONNECT PIPES AT HAND SINK.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR CLASSROOM NOT PROPERLY TRAPPED,VENTED AND CONNECTED. SINK IS DRAINING INTO OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN IN MOPS SINK CLOSET. MUST REPAIR AND PROPERLY CONNECT PIPES AT HAND SINK.

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.