KIDDIE TREASURE HOUSE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR TESTING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS (MILK, YOGURT, DELI MEAT). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN PREP AREA ON TOWELS, WALLS, SINK BASIN, COUNTERTOPS AND COOLING UNIT SURFACES, ONE LIVE ADULT COCKROACH BEHIND ENTRY DOOR OF CLASSROOM BEFORE REACHING REAR EXIT DOOR OF FACILITY, AND APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL LIVE ANTS IN BABY ROOM UNDERNEATH LINED BABY CRIBS RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STORAGE CABINETS AND COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN PREP AREA EXTERIOR SURFACES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BASE MISSING IN PREP AREA TO THE LEFT OF REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALL BASE MISSING IN PREP AREA TO THE LEFT OF REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.