BUSY BUMBLE BEE ACADEMY DAYCARE 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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT CLASSROOMS ALONG WALLS,IN STUDENT STORAGE CUBBIES AND IN DIAPER CHANGING STATIONS. ALSO NOTED DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN KITCHEN BEHIND STOVE,IN CABINETS AND ON INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT. ALSO NOTED DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS BEHIND UNUSED COOLERS,IN FURNACE ROOM AND IN MOP SINK CLOSET. NOTED AN ADDITIONAL 45-50 MICE DROPPINGS IN UNUSED CLASSROOM IN STUDENT CUBBIES,ALONG WALLS,ON TOP OF STUDENT TOYS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. NOTED 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF INNER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM SHELVES ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER OR REPLACE.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL STUDENT CUBBIES,TOYS AND CABINETS THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVER ABOVE THE STOVE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND COOLERS,BEHIND THE STOVE AND ALONG WALLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA BEHIND THE STOVE AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILINGS IN STAFF WASHROOM,STUDENT WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST DETAIL REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN WASHROOMS AS NEEDED.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BROKEN TOILET BOWLS IN UNUSED CLASSROOM.

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 AND MAINTAIN BROKEN TOILET BOWLS IN UNUSED CLASSROOM.

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.