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

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN DRY FOOD & PAPER STORAGE -LOWER WHITE PLATIC SHELVING UNIT.& ON FLOOR NEAR WALL VENT.STAFF BREAK ROOM-ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF & NEXT TO SMALL REFRIGERATOR & IN BETWEEN FILE CABINETS.CLASS ROOM'OFFICE SUPPLY-ON LOWER SHELVING UNIT.BUTTERCUPS TOILET ROOM-IN LOWER VANITY OF LAST SINK.ROSE ROOM-ON LEDGE BEHIND CUBBIES & ROCKING CHAIR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/20/25.(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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM DAISIES,TULIPS I & II,SUNFLOWER ROOMS-SHELVING UNITS & WINDOW SILLS.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DRY FOOD & PAPER STORAGE,STAFF BREAK ROOM,CLASS ROOM/OFFICE SUPPLY,SUPPLY CLOSET,DIAPER CLOSET.

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 CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER LOCKERS,KITCHEN,TULIPS I & II 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE IN KITCHEN-DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD.STAFF BREAK ROOM-GAP IN WALL BASE NEXT TO LARGE REFRIGERATOR.TULIPS I & II- STAINED CEILING TILES.BUTTER CUPS KIDS TOILET ROOM-DAMAGED FLOOR TILE & HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE IN BETWEEN HAND SINKS.BUTTER CUPS ADULTS TOILET ROOM-HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE NEXT TO TOILET.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE IN KITCHEN-DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD.STAFF BREAK ROOM-GAP IN WALL BASE NEXT TO LARGE REFRIGERATOR.TULIPS I & II- STAINED CEILING TILES.BUTTER CUPS KIDS TOILET ROOM-DAMAGED FLOOR TILE & HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE IN BETWEEN HAND SINKS.BUTTER CUPS ADULTS TOILET ROOM-HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE NEXT TO TOILET.

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.