EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCARE CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON ROLLING CART IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM NEAR KITCHEN, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM NEAR KITCHEN, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CLOSET IN ROOM 128, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER ART AREA IN ROOM 128, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN MDF ROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS IN STORAGE AREA NEAR MDF ROOM, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER CHANGING TABLE AND 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CLOSET ON SHELVES AND FLOOR IN ROOM 129, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVES INSIDE CLOSET IN ROOM 130, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BETWEEN SHELVING UNITS IN ROOM 105, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN CLOSET IN ROOM 106, 4 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WINDOW NEAR DOLL CRIB AND 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CLOSET IN ROOM 107, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN HALLWAY STORAGE CLOSETS, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET IN ROOM 113, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CLOSET IN ROOM 114, 5 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER SINK, 8 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER CHANGING TABLE BETWEEN STAIRS IN INFANT ROOM 121, 5 MICE DROPPINGS IN SINK AREA IN INFANT ROOM 122, 5 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER SINK AREA IN ROOM 123, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND REFRIGERATOR, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SINK, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON COUNTER NEAR BOTTLE WARMER, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BEHIND LOFT AREA, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN LOFT AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND TOY SHELVES IN INFANT ROOM 124. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR AND KITCHEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT DOORS, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF KITCHEN DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-30-020 CITATION ISSUED H77189 COURT DATE 3-15-12 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment 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. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR PROPER 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. REMOVE ALL STOCK AND CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL ROLLING CARTS, CABINETS UNDER 2-COMP SINKS IN KITCHEN, TOYS, TOY SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, CHANGING TABLES,ETC IN ALL CLASSROOMS, CLOSETS AND STORAGE AREAS.

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, CABINETS UNDER 2-COMP SINKS IN KITCHEN, ELECTRICAL ROOM, BOILER ROOM, STORAGE CLOSETS, AND CLASSROOM AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN CLOSETS AND STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

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. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN KITCHEN NEAR REACH-IN FREEZER AND 2-COMP SINK. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND OULET COVER UNDR SAFETY BOARD IN ROOM 106. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS AND WALL TILES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND REPAIR WALLS IN IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.

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 MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN 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 MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN 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.