CHICAGO URBAN DAY SCHOOL INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

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 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDER UTENSILS IN KITCHEN, 7 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN HIGH CHAIR STORAGE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CUBBIES AND ALONG WALLS IN UNUSED INFANT ROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN NORTHWEST CORNER NEAR LOCKERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD NEAR BOYS WASHROOM IN MONTESSORI III ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS NEAR CABINET IN MAINTENANCE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H58359

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FILE CABINETS, CABINET UNDER SINK IN LOUNGE, SHELVES AND CUBBIES IN CLASSROOMS

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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN, DRY STORAGE, ELECTRICAL ROOM, MAINTAINANCE ROOM, UTILITY ROOM, LAUNDRY ROOM, STORAGE AND CLASSROOM AREAS.

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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN ALL AREAS (BOOK STORAGE ROOM, LOUNGE, ETC). REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN LAUNDRY ROOM. REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES AND REPAIR WALLS (MOLD) IN UNUSED INFANT ROOM. STORE ALL EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

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: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE SERVING AREA.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE SERVING AREA.

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.