AMAZING GRACE KIDS PALACE,INC. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOOR TILE BEHIND THE STOVE AND GREASE RECEPTOR IN THE KITCHEN ARE STAINED; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILE. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

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 CLEAN THE WALL AROUND AND LEDGE ABOVE THE HAND SINK AND THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED THE WALL BASE BOARD IN THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM ALONG THE WINDOW AND BEHIND THE CABINET IS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR WALL BASE BOARD. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN SOME CLASSROOMS, THE STAFF ROOM AND REAR STORAGE ROOM; MUST REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE CORNER NEAR THE CENTER EXIT DOOR; SEAL SMALL HOLE IN THE WALL.

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: ONE LIGHT BULB IN THE KITCHEN IS OUT; MUST REPLACE BLOWN BULB. NO LIGHT SHIELDS FOUND ON THE SETS OF KITCHEN LIGHTS; MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR BOTH SETS OF LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN.

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: THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM IS CLOGGED; MUST UNCLOG THE UTILITY SINK IN THE CLOSET.

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: THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM IS CLOGGED; MUST UNCLOG THE UTILITY SINK IN THE CLOSET.

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.