KIDS R FIRST LEARNING ACADEMY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO ON REPORT #250330 ON 5-26-10 18: OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, SHELVES AND CANS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOYS, BOOKS, AND SHELVES IN TOY STORAGE ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS, IN CORNERS AND UNDER LOCKERS IN LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED H58351 COURT DATE 7-15-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107

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: OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON CANNED GOODS, SHELVES AND ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ON SHELVES, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PAPER STORAGE ROOM, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS, SHELVES, CABINETS

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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN CLASSROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR THRESHOLD UNDER DOORS.

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. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN EAST CLASSROOM (PEELING PAINT). STORE ALL EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS IN ALL AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

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. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN EAST CLASSROOM (PEELING PAINT). STORE ALL EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CORNERS IN ALL AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, ETC IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

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.