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

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED POTS AND PANS STORED IN CABINET UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE POTS AND PANS FROM CABINET UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;C): OBSERVED SINGLE USE UTENSILS AND NAPKINS STORED IN UNCOVERED CONTAINERS ON CUBBIES OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO COVER CONTAINERS OF SINGLE USE UTENSILS AND NAPKINS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON FAUCET OF UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT CAN BE EASILY LOCATED AND SERVICED.

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: 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN AREAS SUCH AS BIG ROOM,OUTSIDE GREEN ROOM DOOR AND WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED BASE BOARD UNDERNEATH DRESS UP AREA IN SAFARI ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BASEBOARD 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: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR BOTTOM OF CUBBIES IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF CLASSROOM NEAR REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN GREEN ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND IN CORNERS OF CLASSROOM.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR OF HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR OF HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.