BUTLER CHILDREN'S PREPARATORY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare (2 - 6 years)

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE SERVING YOGURT, MILK, MOSTACCIOLA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE DRAWERS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SCATTERED AND INSIDE UTILITY CLOSET ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH WATERHEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 12 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING INSIDE OF MOP SINK, STANDING ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND HOT BOX, AND FLYING THROUGHOUT CHILDRENS PLAY SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, MUST ELIMINATE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERNAL SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON FLOORS INSIDE OF STORAGE AREA AND LAUNDRY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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 EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON FLOORS INSIDE OF STORAGE AREA AND LAUNDRY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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.