LADYBUG & FRIENDS DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE CLASSROOM #4 REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND EQUIPMENTS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND 8 LIVE ANTS ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE WATER HEATER LOCATED DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS; DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND REFRIGERATION UNITS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE KITCHEN/LAUNDRY AREA AND IN WATER HEATER STORAGE ROOM AND, CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ON THE NORTH WALL OF THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM.

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE KITCHEN/LAUNDRY AREA AND IN WATER HEATER STORAGE ROOM AND, CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ON THE NORTH WALL OF THE PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM.

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.