A-ILLINOIS INSTITUTE FOR CHILDREN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST RECAULK AROUND WASH BOWLS IN INFANT/TODDLER CLASSROOM.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CABINETS THROUGHOUT.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE SIDE STORAGE AREA (UNUSED CLASSROOM) BY INFANT/TODDLER ROOM. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE/MECHANICAL AND CLASSROOMS. MUST FIND SOURCE OF LEAK IN REAR LAUNDRY/STORAGE/MOPSINK AREA AND FIX, MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS THERE AND IN MECHANICAL ROOM IN MIDDLE CLASSROOM.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENTS AND WALLS IN UNUSED STORAGE (BROWN,DRIED LIQUID SUBSTANCE ON WALL). MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES. MUST FIX ALL DAMAGED WALLS IN UNUSED CLASSROOM, MECHANICAL AND STORAGE CLOSETS. ALL UNFINISHED WALLS MUST BE FINISHED AND ALL DRY WALLS PAINTED. ALL PEELING PAINT IN MECHANICAL ROOMS MUST BE SCRAPED AND PAINTED. ALL MISSING AND LOOSE RUBBER WALLBASE MUST BE PROVIDED AND SEALED TIGHLY. ALL CRACKS/CREVICES AND LOOSE WALL PANELS IN KITCHEN AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED MUST BE SEALED TIGHT. SEAL ALL PIPES/CONDUITS THROUGHOUT.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO THE TOILET ROOM IN THE INFANT/TODDLER CLASSROOM.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REATTACH P-TRAP UNDER THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN FRONT TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE LEFT WASHBOWL AND FIX LEFT TOILET THAT DOESN'T FLUSH IN TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM KITCHEN. MUST FIX LEAKS AT PIPE IN MECHANICAL ROOM IN LEFT CLASSROOM (CLOSEST TO THE FRONT EXIT). MUST PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER TO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MIDDLE CLASSROOM. MUST FIX LEAK AT PIPE UNDER LEFT WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM IN INFANT/TODDLER CLASSROOM. MUST REDIRECT PIPE FROM THE LEFT WASHBOWL TO A FLOOR DRAIN IN INFANT/TODDLER'S TOILET ROOM (TWO WASHBOWLS IN ALL).

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: MUST REATTACH P-TRAP UNDER THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN FRONT TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE LEFT WASHBOWL AND FIX LEFT TOILET THAT DOESN'T FLUSH IN TOILET ROOM ACROSS FROM KITCHEN. MUST FIX LEAKS AT PIPE IN MECHANICAL ROOM IN LEFT CLASSROOM (CLOSEST TO THE FRONT EXIT). MUST PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER TO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MIDDLE CLASSROOM. MUST FIX LEAK AT PIPE UNDER LEFT WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM IN INFANT/TODDLER CLASSROOM. MUST REDIRECT PIPE FROM THE LEFT WASHBOWL TO A FLOOR DRAIN IN INFANT/TODDLER'S TOILET ROOM (TWO WASHBOWLS IN ALL).

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.