KENYATTA'S DAYCARE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

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. FOUND 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE CORNERS, 15 ON THE CABINET SHELF IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN KITCHEN AREA, 5 ON SHELF WITH POTS/PANS IN KITCHEN AREA AND 30 IN THE SIDE STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. CITATION #63190-12 ISSUED.

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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST RECAULK AROUND WASHBOWLS IN BOYS TOILET ROOM.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL CABINETS, SHELVING AND CUBBIES.

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN, STORAGE AREAS, CLOSETS AND CLASSROOMS. MUST PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES TO AREA BY DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS ATLEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND CLOSETS THROUGHOUT. MUST SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR IN KITCHEN STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED.

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. MUST PROVIDE MISSING WALL TILES TO AREA BY DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN AREA AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN CLASSROOMS. MUST SEALL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES IN THE WALLS, CEILING AND AROUND PIPES IN THE KITCHEN, CLASSROOMS, TOILET ROOMS AND STORAGE/CLOSET AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL WINDOW SILLS-REMOVE DEAD BUGS, WEBS AND DIRT.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AND THROUGHT AS NEEDED.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK AND FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AREA.

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 FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK AND FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN AREA.

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.