ALTGELD GARDENS DAYCARE 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.NOTED MICE DROPPINGS IN FOOD WEST STORE ROOM 40-50 OF THEM,UTILITY ROOM 30-40.10-15 DROPPINGS IN NORTH FOOD STORE ROOM.CLASSROOM TWO EXIT DOOR HAS A ONE FOURTH INCH AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND WEATHER STRIP IN POOR REPAIR, METAL NORTH DOOR ONE FOURTH OPENING AROUND THE JAM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREAS AND MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING SO THEY WILL BE INSECT AND RODENT PROOFED.ALSO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020. H000056672 10 COURT DATE MARCH-18-2010 ROOM 112 10AM 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO.

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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.LABEL THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN HOOD ABOVE STOVE AND ALL CABINETS IN PREP AREA.CLEAN DUSTY CUBBIES WHERE NEEDED AND SHELVES IN CLASSROOM CLOSETS WHERE NEEDED.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL CLASSROOMS,PREP AREA, UTILITY/MOP ROOM,BREAK ROOM, DRY STORAGE ROOM,FOOD STORE ROOMS ALONG THE WALLS,IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT.REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.PROVIDE DRAIN COVER TO DRAIN IN UTILITY ROOM.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL CLASSROOMS,PREP AREA, UTILITY/MOP ROOM,BREAK ROOM, DRY STORAGE ROOM,FOOD STORE ROOMS ALONG THE WALLS,IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT.REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.PROVIDE DRAIN COVER TO DRAIN IN UTILITY ROOM.

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.