ALBANY CHILD CARE CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: FOUND MICE ACTIVITY IN SEVERAL CABINETS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, ALONG WALL BASES, AND IN CLASSROOMS. I OBSERVED APROXIMATELY 60-65 MICE DROPPING IN AREAS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. DAYCARE CENTER IS BEING PLACED ON 48 HOUR NOTICE AT THIS TIME. KITCHEN CAN NOT BE USED TO PREPARE OR SERVE ANY MEALS. ALL MEALS MUST COME FROM AN ALTERNATIVE FOOD SOURCE. ALL FOOD ITEMS SHOULD BE PREPACKAGED WITH NO PREPARATION. REINSPECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED ON 12-13-12. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION.

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: STAFF WASHROOM NO HOT WATER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MUST HAVE HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED HANDSINK NOT MAINTAINED.

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL RAW WOOD IN NEED OF CLEANING, SANITIZING AND SEALING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL PREP AREA SURFACES, INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS, AND ALL TOYS IN CLASSROOMS. ALL MUST BE CLEANED, SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.

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: FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND CLASSROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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: WALLS IN PREP AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST REMOVE ALL PAINT AND MAINTAIN. ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND CABINETS MUST BE SEAL TO ELIMINATE ALL RODENT ENTRY.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN PREP AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST REMOVE ALL PAINT AND MAINTAIN. ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND CABINETS MUST BE SEAL TO ELIMINATE ALL RODENT ENTRY.

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.