KINGDOM ACADEMY LEARNING CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-202.12 (A): AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, HOT WATER SINK FIXTURES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DO NOT HAVE HOT WATER AND HAVE INADEQUATE HOT WATER PRESSURE. HAND SINKS IN CLASSROOMS 2-6YRS OLD. TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT APPROXIMATELY 70�F. PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET AND PROPER WATER COLD/HOT WATER PRESSURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14: A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY AND SINK UNITS THAT ARE USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): THERMOMETERS ARE NOT PROVIDED IN THE SMALL COOLER LOCATED NEAR THE DRINKING FOUNTAIN. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOW COLD-WATER PRESSURE IN 2-6YR OLD CLASSROOMS. FACILITY MUST REPAIR.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-202.14: ALL RESTROOMS IN THE FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. ALL TOILET ROOMS LOCATED WITHIN THE ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE ENCLOSED WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17: RESTROOMS LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EACH RESTROOM.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.16: WASTE RECEPTACLE NOT FOUND NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN CLASSROOMS (2-6YRS). WHEN DISPOSABLE TOWELS ARE USED AT HANDWASHING SINKS, A WASTE RECEPTACLE SHALL BE LOCATED AT EACH HANDSINK IN THE FACILITY.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13: OBSERVED MISSING CAULKING LOCATED AT ALL SINK FIXTURES IN THE FACILITY. AREAS INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO; EXPOSED HANDSINKS, RESTROOM HANDSINKS, FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION, AND MOP SINKS. FACILITY MUST ENSURE TO CAULK SINK UNTIS ADJACENT TO THE WALLS AT ALL SINK FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND MUST ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

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: 6-201.13: GROUT/BASE COVING IS MISSING ALONG FLOOR ADJACENT TO WALL IN RESTROOM LOCATED ACROSS WATER TANK HEATER/MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

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: 6-201.13: OBSERVED OPEN GAP BETWEEN WALLS LOCATED NEAR STAND-UP COOLER ACROSS FROM RESTROOM. FACILITY MUST SEAL OPEN GAP BETWEEN WALLS AND ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

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: 6-201.13: OBSERVED OPEN HOLES/OPEN GAPS BEHIND ALL RESTROOM TOILETS, UNDER HANDSINK IN WASHROOMS AND CEILING ABOVE THE WATER TANK HEATER. FACILITY MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

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: 6-201.13: OBSERVED OPEN HOLES/OPEN GAPS BEHIND ALL RESTROOM TOILETS, UNDER HANDSINK IN WASHROOMS AND CEILING ABOVE THE WATER TANK HEATER. FACILITY MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

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.