LAKE & PULASKI CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 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: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 30 FOUND ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE BASE OF THE EAST WALL FLOOR IN THE INCH WORM CLASSROOM NEAR REFRIGERATOR AND BEHIND BOOK CASE ON THE WEST WALL OF THE ROOM NEAR THE WASHROOM. ALSO FOUND 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE CATERPILLAR CLASSROOM SCATTERED ALONG THE BASE OF THE EAST WALL. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS. FRONT DOORS NOT ADEQUATELY RODENT PROOFED, A GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH FOUND NEAR THE CENTER OF THE DOUBLE DOORS. MUST REPLACE BROKEN SWEEPER AND MAKE SURE DOORS ARE TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. CITATION ISSUED- 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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF HEAT VENT IN TEDDY BEAR CLASSROOM.

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: CLEAN ALL CABINET INTERIORS UNDERNEATH COUNTERS IN ALL CLASSROOOMS WITH DIRT, SEDIMENT AND DEBRIS INSIDE.

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: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN ALL CLASSROOMS, STORAGE ROOMS, MOP CLOSETS, WASHROOMS, AND KITCHEN AREA(MASSIVE DIRT BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS).

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: CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM ALL WALLS IN ALL CLASSROOMS. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. REPAIR AREAS OF WALLS IN THE TEDDY BEAR CLASSROOM WHERE PAINT IS CHIPPING. CLEAN BASE BOARDS IN SUNSHINE CLASSROOM. SEAL THE TOP OF THE BASE BOARDS IN THE BUTTERFLY CLASSROOM.

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: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SUNSHINE CLASSROOM HAS A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH WHICH IS LEAKING ONTO THE SHELF UNDERNEATH WHICH IS SEVERELY WARPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND TO KEEP AREA DRY. PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SUNSHINE CLASSROOM.

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: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE SUNSHINE CLASSROOM HAS A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH WHICH IS LEAKING ONTO THE SHELF UNDERNEATH WHICH IS SEVERELY WARPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND TO KEEP AREA DRY. PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE SUNSHINE CLASSROOM.

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.