CROWN DAYCARE CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IT UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE(PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER/DRYING DEVICE AT SAID SINK). CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED.NO DOOR PROVIDED BETWEEN KITCHEN AND HALLWAY ACROSS FROM WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOR PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN BOTH.FRONT AND REAR DOOR WITH 1/4" TO 1" GAPS.NEED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS. WE OBSERVED OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE FURNACE STORAGE BY THE REAR DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING,LIDS NOT CLOSED.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP GARBAGE CONTAINER LIDS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES,AND IF NEEDED ADDITIONAL PICK-UP. GARBAGE AREA MUST BE KEPTED CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VALID(ORIGINAL,NO COPY)CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR ENROLLMENT TO SANITATION CLASS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A).

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: NO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOR EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH AN ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN PANEL INSIDE THE TALL CABINET ABOVE COUNTER BY THE STOVE, NEED TO REPLACE/REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SOME CEILING TILES IN CLASS ROOM WITH HOLES,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. SEAL WALL AROUND PIPE UNDER MOP SINK.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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: NO GREASE TRAP ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

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: NO GREASE TRAP ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

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.