J.P.E. DAY CARE CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare (2 - 6 years)

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 59.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR REFRIGERATOR MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. REFRIGERATOR IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED H63255

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF MILK 54.5F STORED IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B1 CITATION ISSUED H63255

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND COUNTER IN KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE/LAUNDRY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED 1/4" GAP IN BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUT OPENINGS ON DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H63256.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL FOOD OFF FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS IN CORNERS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, AND NORTH WASHROOM, IN SOUTHEAST CORNER IN SOUTH CLASSROOM, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN NORTH WASHROOM. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN CLASSROOM #2. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN CLASSROOM AND KITCHEN AREAS. REPAIR EAST WALL IN KITCHEN (PEELING PAINT).

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS IN CORNERS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, AND NORTH WASHROOM, IN SOUTHEAST CORNER IN SOUTH CLASSROOM, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN NORTH WASHROOM. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN CLASSROOM #2. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN CLASSROOM AND KITCHEN AREAS. REPAIR EAST WALL IN KITCHEN (PEELING PAINT).

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.