ALLISON'S INFANT & TODDLER CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES, CEILING TILES BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA, 5 MICE ON FLOOR DROPPINGS NEAR STOVE IN KITCHEN, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR COMPUTERS AND FILE CABINETS IN WEST CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: REAR DOOR NEAR KITCHEN 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNER OF DOOR, FRONT AND REAR DOORS IN UNUSED CLASSROOM 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER STOVE IN KITCHEN, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, OFFICE, DRY STORAGE, CLASSROOM, AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS.

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: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN CHILDREN WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). STORE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

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: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN CHILDREN WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). STORE EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS IN FOOD STORAGE AREA FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

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.