DENIEKE HOWARD Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ON BOTH SIDES OF DISH MACHINES,IN LOWER CABINET OF VANITY AT HAND SINKS OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM,ON FLOOR NEXT TO FRONT DESK,IN BETWEEN CRACK OF FRONT WINDOW SILL LEDGE,ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND STROLLER,ON FLOOR IN MOP SINK CLOSET.ALSO,A DEAD MOUSE IN BETWEEN CRACK OF FRONT WINDOW LEDGE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/22/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF PLAYGROUND DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES IN PANTRY.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WINDOW SILLS AND CUBBIES IN E-LEARNING ROOM.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MOP SINK AND PIPE AT VANITY IN E-LEARNING TOILET ROOM,LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT LAST SINK IN KIDS TOILET ROOM (NEAR KITCHEN)

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: MUST SEAL GAP AT FRONT WINDOW AND WINDOW SILL.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN E-LEARNING ROOM,DAMAGED CEILING IN SUNFLOWER & ROSES ROOM.

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: MUST SEAL GAP AT FRONT WINDOW AND WINDOW SILL.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN E-LEARNING ROOM,DAMAGED CEILING IN SUNFLOWER & ROSES ROOM.

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.