Guidepost Montessori at Lincoln Park Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT FAUCET OF THE FOLLOWING WASHBOWLS: CHILDREN'S BATHROOM BY THE COPY MACHINE; BATHROOM #8; CHILDREN'S WASHBOWL IN BATHROOM #9; ROOM #10 AT CHILDREN'S WASHBOWL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT(MINIMUM OF 100F TO 120F) AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ROOM #9 AND ROOM #11: CABINET HANDLES UNDER THE WASHBOWLS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NOTED PREMISES USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUCE READING 185F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C)NO CITATION ISSUED

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NEED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET IN ROOM #8; HANDWASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINS IN ROOM #4; WATER FLOW FROM FAUCET SPLASHES THROUGHOUT THE WASHBOWL ,COUNTER TOP FLOOR ETC. IN STAFF WASHROOM REPAIR SAID FAUCET WASHBOWL SLOWLY DRAINING IN ROOM #4,REPAIR CAUSE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL HOLES ON WALL IN THE PREP AREA AT ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. ALSO MUST SEAL WALL AROUND DRAIN PIPES UNDER THE WASHBOWLS: ROOM #1- #2 -#4,ETC.MUST CHECK AND SEAL ALL WASHBOWL ON SITE. MISSING FLOOR TILE IN ROOM #1 BY THE COUNTER TOP(SOUTH AREA) REPAIR REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL HOLES ON WALL IN THE PREP AREA AT ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. ALSO MUST SEAL WALL AROUND DRAIN PIPES UNDER THE WASHBOWLS: ROOM #1- #2 -#4,ETC.MUST CHECK AND SEAL ALL WASHBOWL ON SITE. MISSING FLOOR TILE IN ROOM #1 BY THE COUNTER TOP(SOUTH AREA) REPAIR REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.