BRIGHT BEGINNINGS EARLY LEARNING CENTER LLC Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING/DIAHREA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST NOT WALL MOUNT PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP DISPENSERS ABOVE CLEAN DISH OR FOOD STORAGE.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH ATTACHED CHLORINE SANITIZER NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. NOTED 0 PPM CHLORINE. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY DISPENSES SANITIZER AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.INSTRUCTED TO USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR ALL DISH WASHING AND SANITIZING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED DUE TO NO DISHES BEING WASHED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED PEELING PLASTIC PROTECTING ON THE SIDE OF THE METAL DISH WASHING MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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: NOTED A PORTABLE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE DIAPER CHANGING STATION WITH RETENTION TANKS FOR WATER AND WASTE WATER UNDER THE SINK. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK AT THE DIAPER CHANGING STATION WITH AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE CITY OF CHICAGO WATER SUPPLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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: MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WITH OPEN SEAMS/GAPS BETWEEN THE WOOD THROUGHOUT THE HALLWAYS AND CLASSROOMS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR/SEAL OPEN GAPS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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: MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WITH OPEN SEAMS/GAPS BETWEEN THE WOOD THROUGHOUT THE HALLWAYS AND CLASSROOMS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR/SEAL OPEN GAPS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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.