ADA S MCKINLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare (2 - 6 years)

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 68.7F IN HANDWSHING SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM ON SECOND FLOOR. ALL HANDWSHING SINKS MUST MAINTAIN MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS. MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED IN AREAS IN IT STORAGE CLOSET ALONG WALL AND BASEBOARDS, SIDE EXIT DOOR STORAGE AREA WHERE LADDER STORED, LOFT AREA IN BETWEEN DESK AND BOOKSHELF IN CLASSROOM TWO, SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSET NEAR OVEN, AND BOTTOM SHELF OF CUBBY IN CLASSROOM TWO. OBSERVED STRONG SMELL OF MOUSE URINE IN IT STORAGE CLOSET AT TIME OF INSPECTION. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE ON OR AFTER 7/14/2023. ALL EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS MUST BE REMOVED, ALL AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANIITIZED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPAINT AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE SHELVING AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY SHELVES ON FIRST FLOOR IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN CHILDRENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPLATTER ON CEILING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOIL ON FLOORS IN BOTH STORAGE CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS DRYING IN BASIN OF MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MOP DRYING RACK, FOR PROPERLY DRYING AND DRAINING OF MOPS INTO MOP SINK.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE OR MISSING BASEBOARDS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, NEAR EXIT DOOR NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON SECOND FLOOR. OBSERVED LOOSE BASEBOARDS UNDER WINDOW, UNDER FIRE BOX AND NEXT TO TALL BOOKSHELVES IN CLASSROOM NUMBER TWO ON FIRST FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE OR MISSING BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. OBSERVE TOILETS NOT FLUSHING IN IN UNUSED TOILET ROOM IN WASHROOM IN CLASSROOM.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE OR MISSING BASEBOARDS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, NEAR EXIT DOOR NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON SECOND FLOOR. OBSERVED LOOSE BASEBOARDS UNDER WINDOW, UNDER FIRE BOX AND NEXT TO TALL BOOKSHELVES IN CLASSROOM NUMBER TWO ON FIRST FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE OR MISSING BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. OBSERVE TOILETS NOT FLUSHING IN IN UNUSED TOILET ROOM IN WASHROOM IN CLASSROOM.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.