BUNNYLAND DEVELOPMENTAL DAY CARE CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 20 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE/LAUNDRY AREA. OBSERVED APPROX. 5 DROPPINGS IN BOILER ROOM AND APPROX. 5 DROPPINGS BENEATH UTILITY SINK IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPING AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE PESTS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SOILED BUCKET BENEATH UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CLEAN WIPING CLOTHS DRY OR IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE UTENSILS STORED LOOSELY IN FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REARRANGE AND DISPENSE SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF LIP-CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED AND MAINTAIN.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF REMOVEABLE CAN OPENER SOILED AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CAN OPENER WITH MODEL THAT IS EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOWER INTERIOR OF THE OVEN WITH BURNED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OVEN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE COLD WATER PRESSURE ON THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM LOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN THE COLD WATER PRESSURE.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTICLE PROVIDED IN OR ADJACENT TO CHILDREN'S RESTROOM OR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTICLES FOR THESE FACILITIES OR ONE RECEPTACLE ADJACENT TO BOTH FACILITIES AND MAINTAIN.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN, STORAGE AND CLASSROOM AREAS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOM, STAINED CEILING TILES IN CLASSROOM AREAS, WATER DAMAGE AND MOLD ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WEST COT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN ALL AREAS AND REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS.

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 DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, FURNACE, UTILITY, STORAGE AND CLASSROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 THE MOP STORED IN A BUCKET OF DIRTY WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.

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 FLOOR TILE IN KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR AND SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILE WITH MODEL THAT IS EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

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 FLOOR TILE IN KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR AND SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILE WITH MODEL THAT IS EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

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.