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

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO A CART WITH PAPER PLATES, CUPS, AND COVERED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER RELOCATE SAID CART OR PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD TO AVOID CONTAMINATING THE ITEMS ON THE CART NEARBY.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED FORKS, SPOONS, AND SERVING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIDS ON THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITH SMALL HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIDS, SO THE RECEPTACLE IS INACCESSIBLE TO PEST AND MAINTAIN.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIDS ON THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITH SMALL HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIDS, SO THE RECEPTACLE IS INACCESSIBLE TO PEST AND MAINTAIN.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.