ANGELS 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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN THE KITCHEN ALONG SIDE THE REFRIGERATOR,IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET ALONG SIDE THE FREEZER,UNDER THE HAND SINK,IN BOTH HOT WATER HEATER CLOSETS,IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET,ALONG WALLS BEHIND STUDENT CUBBIE HOLES,UNDER THE STUDENT FLOOR MATS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT CLASSROOMS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE PREVENTING PROPER CLOSURE. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,CLOSE LIDS AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: TOILET ROOM FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE TOILET BOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IS NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING TOILET PAPER AND WASTE WHEN FLUSHED. THE USE OF A PLUNGING AID AND SEVERAL ATTEMPTS ARE REQUIRED TO EVEN PARTIALLY FLUSH WASTE. NOTED PIECES OF PARTIALLY DISSOLVED TOILET PAPER STILL REMAINING AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO FLUSH THE TOILET. MUST REPAIR SO THAT WASTE IS PROPERLY DISPOSED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER SECTION OF THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE NORTH CLASSROOMS AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN MOP SINK CLOSET,CLASSROOMS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES WHERE NEEDED.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE MOP SINK AND INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE. MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE STUDENT WASHROOM.

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 REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE MOP SINK AND INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE. MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE STUDENT WASHROOM.

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.