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

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE STAFF LOUNGE AREA REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATORS IN THE FACILITY WITH WORKING THERMOMETERS.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING/NO FOOD LABEL ON SMALL CONTAINER WITH DRY CEREAL IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3-5 DEAD PESTS/ROACHES INSIDE THE BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREPARATION AREA TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. COS.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE OF GROCERY BAGS IN THE STAFF LOUNGE AREA REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED/CRACKED CEILING TILE(S) IN THE STAFF WASHROOM, INFANT ROOM, STORAGE ROOM AND UTILITY ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/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 CLUTTER IN THE STAFF STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 WATER SEEPAGE ON A WALL IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/COAT 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 WATER SEEPAGE ON A WALL IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/COAT 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.