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 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE INFANT ROOMS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATORS: NOTED 10 IN THE CATERPILLAR ROOM, NOTED 8 IN THE GRASSHOPPER ROOM, NOTED 5 IN THE DAFFODILE ROOM. ALSO NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE WASHER AND DRYER (LAUNDRY ROOM). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE STORAGE CADINETS UNDER SINKS IN THE CLASS ROOMS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLUTTER.

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: MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE STORAGE CADINETS UNDER SINKS IN THE CLASS ROOMS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND CLUTTER.

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.