IT TAKES A VILLAGE AT RIVER CITY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR EMPLOYEES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND SINK IN THE DAY CARE KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR SINK AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR BROKEN CABINET DOORS IN BOTH KITCHEN AREAS.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER SECTIONS OF ALL STUDENT STORAGE CUBBIES AND ALL CLASSROOM SURFACES.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE DAYCARE KITCHEN AND IN THE CLEANING STAFF SUPPLY CLOSET.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FIREFLY CLASSROOM. (SUITE 200)MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE 1ST FOUR WASH BOWLS IN THE GIRLS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM AND REPLACE THE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE AT THE THIRD SINK FROM THE ENTRANCE. MUST ALSO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE LAST THREE WASH BOWLS IN THE BOYS 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM. MUST ALSO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN THE 2ND FLOOR HALLWAY. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE VENTILATION IN THE 2ND FLOOR BOYS AND GIRLS WASHROOMS AND REMOVE FOUL ODORS. MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN THE KITCHEN.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN EACH STORAGE CLOSET THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE SHELVES AND PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN EACH STORAGE CLOSET THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE SHELVES AND PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.