AMAZING GRACE DAYCARE CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISHWASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE 1ST AND 2ND COMPARTMENTS WHEN WASTE WATER DRAINED FROM THE 3RD COMPARTMENT. ALSO WATER LEAKING FROM GREASE TRAP. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS ALONG THE TOPS,SIDES AND BOTTOMS OF FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS IN THE SOUTH,MIDDLE AND NORTH CLASSROOMS AS NEEDED. MUST SEAL ALL DOORS ON ALL FOUR SIDES. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE STOVE. REMOVE RUST AND WATER STAINS FROM WASHBOWL IN THE STAFF WASHROOM.

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 WALLS IN PREP AREA AND HOOD ABOVE THE STOVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE STORAGE CABINETS UNDER THE WASHBOWLS IN THE MIDDLE CLASSROOM AND IN PREP KITCHEN.

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: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN SOUTH CLASSROOM AND ALONG REAR DOOR IN MIDDLE CLASSROOM.

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: MUST REPAIR ALL WATER DAMAGED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS ABOVE REAR EXIT IN MIDDLE CLASSROOM,IN NORTH CLASSROOM ABOVE REAR DESK,THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN AND WHERE NEEDED. MUST MAKE ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP KITCHEN AND PROPERLY SHIELD. MUST ALSO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS OVER PREP AREA.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PROPER VENT COVER AT THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE STOVE. (MUST BE ABLE TO FULLY INSPECT AND TEST VENTILATION. VENTILATION MUST ALSO WORK PROPERLY) MUST INCREASE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK AND REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET. MUST ENCASE ALL PIPES ABOVE HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP KITCHEN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A PROPER VENT COVER AT THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE STOVE. (MUST BE ABLE TO FULLY INSPECT AND TEST VENTILATION. VENTILATION MUST ALSO WORK PROPERLY) MUST INCREASE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK AND REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET. MUST ENCASE ALL PIPES ABOVE HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP KITCHEN.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.