KIDSLIFE DAYCARE CENTER INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: Hot running water not provided under city pressure. Hot water supply to kitchen-exposed handsink and three compartment sink, 4 toilet rooms and 4 classrooms at 56.1 F to 56.4 F. Instructed owner that hot running water minimum of 110 F, must be provided at times of operation. Critical citation issued. School placed on 48 hour notice to correct.

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Evidence of mice droppings found on premises. Found mice droppings approximately 30 plus in storage room under staircase on floor and on top of wood pieces. Also, found droppings in utility room in play area left rear corner-approximately 10 plus mice droppings. Instructed to remove mice droppings,clean area and have pest control service premises. Serious citation issued 7-38-020

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to paint walls in toilet room and replace damaged ceiling tile in hallway.

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: Light not provided in utility closet and storage room under staircase. Instructed to repair/install light fixture.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light not provided in utility closet and storage room under staircase. Instructed to repair/install light fixture.

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.