JENKINS INSTITUTE OF LOVE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE ORIGINAL AND VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT ANY HAND SINK IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER HAND DRYING PROVISIONS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED NAPKINS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 20-25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN INFANT ROOM NEXT TO SINK AND IN STORAGE CLOSET, 20-30 DROPPINGS IN SUPPLY/ STORAGE ROOM AND 15-20 DROPPINGS IN UTILITY CLOSET IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED QUATERNARY AMMONIA TEST STRIPS DESIGNATED FOR USE WITH CHLORINE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CHLORINE TEST STRIPS MUST CORRESPOND WITH CHLORINE SANITIZER OR QUATERNARY AMMONIA TEST STRIPS MUST CORRESPOND WITH QUATERNARY AMMONIA SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STAFF TOILET ROOMS FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN STAFF TOILET ROOMS FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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.