LAKE & PULASKI CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEW OR CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON PREMISE WHILE PREARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (MILK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE ON-PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ONE LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING INSIDE OF CARDBOARD BOX ALONG THE SIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AS WELL AS 28 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNIT SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR, INSIDE TOXIC PRODUCT PRODUCTS IN THE CORNER, AND INSIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE CLOSET ON 2ND FLOOR. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. MUST CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE CARDBOARD, AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM HANDSINK IN DISREPAIR IN CLASSROOM NEXT TO STAFF TOILET ROOM AND UNUSED ROOM BOTH LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HANDSINKS IN SAID ROOMS UNTIL REPAIRED.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM HANDSINK IN DISREPAIR IN CLASSROOM NEXT TO STAFF TOILET ROOM AND UNUSED ROOM BOTH LOCATED ON 2ND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HANDSINKS IN SAID ROOMS UNTIL REPAIRED.

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.