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

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING UNITS,ON FLOOR UNDER MOP SINK AND ON BRICKS AT HOT WATER TANK ,ON FLOOR BEHIND REFRIGERATOR #2,BEAR BLESSING ROOM UNDER HAND SINK IN CLASS ROOM,RESOURCE CLOSET UNDER STAIR CASE,INFANTS STORAGE CLOSET UNDER DESK,GYM ROOM IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN JACOB'S LADDER ROOM,CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM,KINGDOM KIDS,LITTLE ANGELS,NOAH'S ARK ROOM.ALSO APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOORS REAR DOOR,GANG WAY DOOR,EXIT DOOR TO LAUNDRY ROOM,NORTH EXIT DOOR IN BEAR BLESSINGS ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RODENT PROOF DOORS RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/23/17.(SERIOUS 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.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SCREEN ON EXTERIOR WALL VENT OF DRYER.

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: MUST CLEAN MOUTH PIECE AT WATER FOUNTAIN IN JACOB'S LADDER ROOM.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN JACOB"S LADDER,REAR STAFF TOILET ROOM,BEAR BLESSINGS,INFANTS ROOM AND TORN CARPET IN GYM ROOM & LITTLE ANGEL'S.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN KITCHEN.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN,JACOB'S LADDER,TINY STAR'S TOILET ROOM,,LITTLE LAMB'S,KINGDOM KIDS,SMALL WONDERS,LITTLE ANGEL'S,BEAR BLESSINGS,NOAH'S ARK,REAR KIDS TOILET ROOM,INFANTS ROOM,MOVIE ROOM,LOWER WALL DAMAGED IN TINY STAR'S,HOLE IN LOWER WALL AT WINDOW IN KINGDOM KIDS,HOLE IN LOWER WALL AND MISSING WALL BASE IN LAUNDRY ROOM,MISSING WALL BASES IN BEAR BLESSINGS ROOM,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES IN NOAH'S ARK.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK IN KITCHEN,MISSING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK,NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK AND VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN KINGDOM KIDS TOILET ROOM,STAFF REAR TOILET ROOM LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE,NOAH'S ARK,GYM ROOM WOMEN'S AND REAR STAFF TOILET ROOM NEEDS VENTILATION

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REFRIGERATOR #2.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA,LITTLE ANGEL'S CLOSET,INFANT'S STORAGE CLOSET,RESOURCE CLOSET.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA,LITTLE ANGEL'S CLOSET,INFANT'S STORAGE CLOSET,RESOURCE CLOSET.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.