IT TAKES A VILLAGE CHILD CARE SERVICES, INCORPORAT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare (2 - 6 years)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS. OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 60.4F IN GOLD ROOM AND 85.7F IN RED ROOM AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN STUDENT WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS SHALL PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) 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: OBSERVED OPENING AT BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR IN ALL STAIRS ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 90 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, IN AREAS SUCH AS SMALL KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSET, IN ALLSTAR WASHROOM IN INTERIOR OPENING AT BASE OF CHANGING TABLE, STAFF BREAK ROOM, AND GREEN ROOM UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE MOUSE ACTIVITY, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 10/18/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) 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: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN STAFF BREAK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST SIX INCHES OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND LEAKING FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN RED ROOM STUDENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN RED ROOM STUDENT WASHROOM.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON WALL ON LEFT SIDE OF HOOD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR IN UTILITY ROOM WITH UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY IN UTILITY ROOM AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES AROUND PIPES OF WHITE HANDWASHING SINK IN ALL STAR ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLES AROUND PIPES OF WHITE HANDWASHING SINK FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING IN GOLD ROOM STUDENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT CEILING IN GOLD ROOM WASHROOM.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NON WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN STAFF WASHROOM IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN STAFF WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVER OF STAFF WASHROOM IN KITCHEN AND GOLDROOM WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVERS AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVER OF STAFF WASHROOM IN KITCHEN AND GOLDROOM WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT COVERS AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.