ADA S MCKINLEY MAGGIE DRUMMON Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare (2 - 6 years)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE INTERIOR OF LOWER KITCHEN CABINETS,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH STOVE AND REFRIGERATION UNITS,ON TOP OF KITCHEN COUNTERS,IN ALL CLASSROOMS ON WINDOW SILLS,IN FOOD PANTRY ALONG WALLS AND UNDER SHELVES,IN HALLWAYS ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED 1/4 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOMS AND BETWEEN BOTH SETS OF OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST REPAIR THE DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 417240 ON 10-20-2010 NOT CORRECTED. (38)MUST INCREASE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL IN PREP AREA. (41)MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM CLOSETS IN PURPLE CLASSROOM AND IN LOWER LEVEL JANITORS ROOM AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SEAL OPENING ALONG THE TOP OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL HOLE ALONG THE BASE OF THE CABINET UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE PIPE ALONG THE COUNTER TOP IN KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE STEEL WOOL AND SEAL OPENINGS WITH MORE PERMANENT MATERIALS.

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 THE INTERIOR OF ALL STUDENT CUBBIE HOLES,DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL KITCHEN CABINETS AND WINDOW SILLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING RACKS ON INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL STUDENT CUBBIE HOLES,DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL KITCHEN CABINETS AND WINDOW SILLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVING RACKS ON INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS.

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.