CHESTERFIELD TOM THUMB DCC-KDG 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS IN NORTH FURNACE ROOM ALONG EAST WALL NEAR GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE. REMOVE OPEN BAIT ON FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT IN FURNACE ROOMS. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED OBSERVED 1/2" HOLES LEADING TO OUTSIDE VENTS IN FURNACE ROOMS AND FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4' GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON VENTS AND DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED

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.

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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOMS, DRY STORAGE AREA, AND CABINETS UNDER 3-COMP SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN WASHROOM, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

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.

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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOMS, DRY STORAGE AREA, AND CABINETS UNDER 3-COMP SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN WASHROOM, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ETC. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

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.