IT TAKES A VILLAGE 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 BETWEEN 50 TO 55 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE TEACHERS BREAK AREA AT HALLWAY ON FLOOR,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA,RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT THE PEST CONTRO OPERATOR FOR SERVICES,ALSO REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR KITCHEN AREA,NOT RODENT PROOF,OBSERVED A 1/44 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020,CITATION ISSUED

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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONLY HAS A COPY OF HER SANITATION CERTIFICATE,MUST PROVIDE A ORIGINAL COPY OF SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA ALSO CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE,HAS GREASE 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA

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 UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA

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.