ITSY BITSY PEOPLE PALACE III Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare combo 1586

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MICE DROPIINGS SCATTERED IN KITCHEN UNDER PREP TABLE AND IN CORNERS,IN FURNACE AND MOP SINK CLOSETS AND IN STORAGE CLOSETS. NOTED DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT ON STORAGE SHELVES,IN UNUSED CUBBIE HOLES,UNDER THE STAGE AND ON LANDING IN REAR STAIRWELL. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 DROPPINGS IN THE INFANT CENTER ALONG WALLS IN THE PINK ROOM STORAGE CLOSET,IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND UNDER THE WASHBOWLS IN THE BOYS WASHROOM. OBSERVED 5-6 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN KITCHEN,IN WASHROOM,IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE 7419 FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND A 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN THE TWO EXIT DOORS IN THE INFANT CENTER PINK CLASSROOM. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. (CITATION ISSUED ON 7419 S COTTAGE GROVE REPORT # 545726)

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND WHERE NEEDED.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.