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

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 9-10-12 ON REPORT # 1235131 NOT CORRECTED:-18-: 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON SHELF IN CABINET UNDERNEATH WASHBOWL, ON FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS & FURNITURE IN PINK CLASSROOM AND STORE ROOMS IN SAME AREA, LARGE OPENING(1/4 TO 1/2 INCH) FOUND AT CENTER OF EXIT DOORS IN PINK CLASSROOM. MUST REPAIR THESE DOORS MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING AT CENTER TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS THROUGHOUT, SEAL UP ALL OTHER OPENINGS IN WALLS, FLOORS, CEILINGS WHERE FOUND. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #18.

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: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALL SHELVES, CUBBIES, TABLES AND TOYS IN EVERY CLASSROOM, & MICROWAVE OVEN IN KITCHEN AREA.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN EVERY AREA. REPAIR FLOOR BY UNUSED COOKING STOVE IN KITCHEN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED(INCLUDING SERVICE WINDOW IN KITCHEN. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM VARIOUS AREAS IN KITCHEN. REPAIR OPENINGS IN WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED(INCLUDING SERVICE WINDOW IN KITCHEN. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM VARIOUS AREAS IN KITCHEN. REPAIR OPENINGS IN WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS 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.