CHANNINGS CHILDCARE & DEVELOPMENT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare (2 - 6 years)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.OBSERVED A INFESTATION OF MICE DROPPINGS MORE THAN 125 SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS IN LOWER STORAGE CABINETS IN KITCHEN IN SKILLETS,LIDS,ON TOP OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ON FLOOR BEHIND KITCHEN DOOR,NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR,IN GIRL'S TOILET ROOM UNDER CHANGING TABLE,IN BOY'S TOILET ROOM IN STORAGE CABINET,LAUNDRY ROOM ON FLOOR & ON ITEMS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.ALSO FRONT,SIDE & REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.ALSO A INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.UPDATE LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/31/12.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN CHANGING TABLE,MICROWAVE IN GREEN ROOM,WINDOW SILLS IN SAFARI & BIG ROOM,ALL CUBBIES,LIGHT SHIELDS IN GREEN ROOM.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN FURNANCE ROOM.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT & UNDER LOCKERS.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL IN KITCHEN.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ,KITCHEN,ALL CLASS ROOMS & GIRL'S TOILET ROOM,MISSING CEILING TILE IN LAUNDRY ROOM.HOLE IN WALL BEHIND KITCHEN DOOR,LOOSE WALL BASES IN BOY'S TOILET ROOM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL AT WINDOW IN SAFARI ROOM.

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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.

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: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.

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.