INSTITUTE OF POSITIVE EDUCATION Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare (2 - 6 years)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN BOTH STORAGE CLOSETS IN CLASSROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND(SERVICE BY PEST CONTROL 8/28/12). MUST RODENT-PROOF REAR EXIT DOORS BY KITCHEN AREA, 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED AT CENTER. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN, AND ALL RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE RUST FROM UPPER WALL OF CENTER COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.

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: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR CABINETS UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN CLASSROOM, AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

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: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN KITCHEN AREA, DINING ROOM AREA, CLASSROOMS, & BOILER ROOM, ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN CEILING AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. PAINT RAW WOOD DOOR(S). SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE IN CLASSROOMS AND THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT MOP SINK ON SECOND FLOOR.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT MOP SINK ON SECOND FLOOR.

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.