IT TAKES A VILLAGE ON CHICAGO AVE, LLC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXITS WITH GREEN DOORS(NEAR KITCHEN AND NEAR LARGE STORAGE CLOSET WITH HOT WATER TANK) WITH OPENINGS AT BASE. 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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED WITH HANDLES UP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FREEZER AND ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS IN REAR OF FACILITY NEAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES 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 DESKS, BOOKCASES, TABLES, CHAIRS, TV, FILE CABINET, COTS, STOOLS, RUGS AND MATS IN OUTSIDE REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS.

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 DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALLS IN SMALL ROOM WITH FREEZER. OBSERVED WALLS AND SHELVES NEXT TO OVEN WITH SPILLAGE ON SURFACE. 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 HOLE IN WALL NEAR THIRD HANDWASHING SINK CLOSEST TO WALL IN STUDENT WASHROOM IN REAR OF FACILITY, OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING AROUND SMOKE DETECTOR IN KITCHEN AND OBSERVED HOLES AROUND PIPES IN CEILING IN SMALL FRONT UTILITY CLOSET WITH HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN TODDLER ROOM, 2'S ROOM, IN HALLWAY NEAR EXIT DOOR NEAR LAUNDRY ROOM AND IN STORAGE ROOM WITH HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVER OF FLOOR DRAIN IN MIDDLE OF KITCHEN.

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 DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN PRE-K ROOM. OBSERVED DUST ON FILTERS IN HOOD IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED DUST ON VENT COVER IN SMALL FRONT STORAGE CLOSET WITH HOT WATER TANK.OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN PRE-K ROOM. OBSERVED DUST ON FILTERS IN HOOD IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED DUST ON VENT COVER IN SMALL FRONT STORAGE CLOSET WITH HOT WATER TANK.OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.