GIFT 4 KIDS DAYCARE CENTER LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES REFRIGERATOR MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45F.MUST REPAIR TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIRED OF 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE-49F, (13)TURKEY SANDWICHES-48F. (13)-MILK -49F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY OWNER.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR UNDERNEATH.MUST REPAIR.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF 29- RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN BOTH FURNACE ROOM AND BY STORAGE BINS.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF 29- RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN BOTH FURNACE ROOM AND BY STORAGE BINS.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 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.