GRANNY'S DAYCARE CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1154837 ON 1-28-13. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS AND NOTED ON REPORT# 1154853 ON 2-4-13 AND REPORT #1154862 ON 2-7-13. 18-10-15 DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND STOVE, INSIDE CABINETS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ON BOXES OF FLOOR TILES IN NORTHEAST CORNER NEAR KITCHEN, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE BOOK STORAGE CABINET UNDER PEG BOARD IN CLASSROOM NEAR KITCHEN, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE CLOSET NEAR UTILITY CLOSET, 7 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND TRASH CAN, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER PRINTER BEHIND FRONT DESK, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CANVAS BOXES ON SHELVES IN INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #670722 ON 2-24-12. 38-VENTILATION ON SITE NOT DUCTED TO ROOF. PREMISES NOW PREPARES OWN MEALS ON SITE AND HAS A RESIDENTIAL HOOD ABOVE STOVE. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION DUCT TO ROOF. MUST ALSO REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN ALL WASHROOMS OR PROVIDE OPEN WINDOW TO THE AIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: RE-WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL CLEAN FOOD EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS AND INVERT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN UTILITY CLOSET.

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: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS, COUNTERS, STOVE IN KITCHEN, TOY SHELVES IN CLASSROOMS.

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: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND CLASSROOM AREAS.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND CLASSROOM AREAS.

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.