BEST START/ERA THOMPSON, INC. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD LINING SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING AND ACTIVITY.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA (BOXES, BAGS ETC) AS WELL AS OTHER ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND CLEAR ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR MAKE EASY TO CLEAN BY ELEVATING ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MINIMIZE POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING AND ACTIVITY IN THE AREA BY REMOVING CLUTTER.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA (BOXES, BAGS ETC) AS WELL AS OTHER ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND CLEAR ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR MAKE EASY TO CLEAN BY ELEVATING ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MINIMIZE POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING AND ACTIVITY IN THE AREA BY REMOVING CLUTTER.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.