GREATER INSTITUTE AME CHURCH Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare (2 - 6 years)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: 30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN KITCHEN AREA ON SHELVES WHERE POTS AND PANS ARE STORED, INSIDE CABINETS UNDERNEATH SERVICE COUNTER, AND SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, 20 IN FOOD/TOY STORAGE ROOM SCATTERED ON STORAGE SHELVES AND ALONG WALL BASES ON FLOORS, 20 SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN MOP SINK STORAGE AREA AND 20 ALONG WALL BASES BY REACH-IN FREEZER, 20 IN STORAGE AREA INSIDE MALE WASHROOM AND IN STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH STAIRS WHERE REACH-IN FREEZER IS LOCATED, AND 20 SCATTERED ALONG FLOOR BASES AND ON BLUE LEDGES ALONG WALLS IN CLASSROOM AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS etc., AND REPAIR BOTTOMS OF ALL ENTRY DOORS ON UPPER LEVEL(1/4 TO 1/2 INCH GAPS NOTED UNDERNEATH. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-020.

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOTED MAY 23, 2011 ON REPORT# 545371 STIL NOT CORRECTED-38- MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR AN OVERHEAD METAL RACK DIRECTLY ABOVE 3 COMP SINK. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-42-090 FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATION.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES(FOOD AND NON-FOOD) IN FOOD/TOY STORAGE ROOM, IN MOP SINK STORAGE ROOM AND IN KITCHEN, CAN OPENER & HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE, AND EXHAUST FOR HOOD(GREASY BUILD-UP).

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES(FOOD AND NON-FOOD) IN FOOD/TOY STORAGE ROOM, IN MOP SINK STORAGE ROOM AND IN KITCHEN, CAN OPENER & HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE, AND EXHAUST FOR HOOD(GREASY BUILD-UP).

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.