DISCOVERY ACADEMY, INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REACH IN COOLER AT 43 DEGREES F. MUST ADJUST OR REPAIR REFRIGERATOR SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. REMOVE UNUSED FREEZER FROM PREMISES.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER. REMOVE PAINT,SMUDGES AND MAKE EQUIPMENT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBALE. ALSO, REMOVE STAINS FROM INTERIOR OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS.

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: INSTALL BASEBOARDS AROUND WALLS UNDER MOP SINK WHERE MISSING.

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: MORE ADEQUATELY SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES UNDER ALL WASHBOWLS IN ALL WASHROOMS. ALSO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND VENTILATION COVER IN PINK WASHROOM.

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: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN KITCHEN AREA ABOVE MOP SINK AND PROPERLY SHIELD LIGHTS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS OVER LIGHTS IN CLASSROOM AREAS WHERE MISSING. (STUDENTS EAT IN CLASSROOM AREAS)

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND BOWLS IN PINK WASHROOMS.

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: MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND BOWLS IN PINK WASHROOMS.

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.