BRENDA'S KIDS CLUB DAYCARE CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED (1/4" GAP) ON THE AFTER SCHOOL SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOFED-TIGHT FITTED. NO CITATION ISSUED- SEE REPORT #68433 CITATION ISSUED ON THAT LICENSE.

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.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: FOUND NO HOT WATER PER CITY CODE AT NONE OF THE WASHBOWLS IN THE STAFF/CHILDREN TOILET ROOMS ON THE AFTER SCHOOL SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CIT. ISSUED.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CAULK AROUND ALL WASHBOWLS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS AND PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREA.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES/CONDUITS UNDER WASHBOWLS IN TOILET ROOMS ON AFTER SCHOOL SIDE AND AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT. CLEAN ALL VENTS THROUGHOUT AND RE-ATTACH ALL LOOSE RUBBER WALLBASE TO WALLS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM ON AFTER SCHOOL SIDE AND AS 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 FIX LEAKS AT THE PIPES ON THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE FAR LEFT TOILET ROOM AND AT WASHBOWL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM ON AFTER SCHOOL SIDE.

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 FIX LEAKS AT THE PIPES ON THE RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE FAR LEFT TOILET ROOM AND AT WASHBOWL IN STAFF TOILET ROOM ON AFTER SCHOOL SIDE.

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.