KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERS Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR ON 1ST FLOOR LEADING TO THE PLAYGROUND AND 2ND FLOOR EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING OUT TO THE LOADING DOCK, NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. ALSO, THE FRONT DOOR HAS A 1/4" GAP DOWN THE MIDDLE OF THE DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLDS AT ALL DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR DETACHED CAULKING AROUND HAND SINK IN THE INFANT 1 ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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 THE LOWER SHELVES ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO, CUBBIES IN THE LEARNING ADVENTURE ROOM HAS DUST ACCUMULATION PRESENT. CLEAN MICROWAVE IN SAID ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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 CLEAN FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING ROOMS; FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN, UTILITY ROOM AND STAFF LOUNGE ON 2ND FLOOR, AND FLOOR IN MAIN ENTRANCE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN THE KITCHEN. KITCHEN HOOD HAS EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN HAS UNKNOWN STAIN PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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 LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN 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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN 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.