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

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. FOUND MICE DROPPINGS I THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 5- DROPPINGS BEHIND THE TOILET IN TEACHERS WASHROOM, 11-DROPPINGS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATOR AND STOVE,13- DROPPINGS ON FLOORS AROUND STORAGE IN UNUSED INFANT CLASSROOM,STORAGE CLOSETS, FURNACE ROOMS AND 12 ON TOP OF STORED CHAIRS IN FRONT OF MOP SINK BY BACK DOOR. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. STRONGLY RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED SERIOUS LEAK AT GREASE TRAP UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND DAMAGE WALLS,( GREEN,BLUE COLORED WALL AREAS) IN CLASSROOMS.MUST REPAIR

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS INSIDE OF STOREAGE CLOSETS IN HALLWAY FROM INFANT ROOM,IN OFFICE AND BY MOP SINK.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREAS FOR PEST

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS INSIDE OF STOREAGE CLOSETS IN HALLWAY FROM INFANT ROOM,IN OFFICE AND BY MOP SINK.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE TO PREVENT ANY PEST HARBORAGE AREAS FOR PEST

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.