LAKE SHORE SCHOOLS 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: WE(MANAGER AND I) OBSERVED 15 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA:UNDER AND ABOVE SHELF(SOUTH WALL).BEHIND THE UNUSED DISH WASHER(NORTH-WEST CORNER),BESIDE THE MICROWAVE ON TOP THE UNUSED DISH MACHINE. ALSO WE OBSERVED A LARGE ANT ON OPENED BOTTLE CAP WERE THE SYRUP IS STORED AND USED FOR CHILDREN ON TOP THE EAST COUNTER BY THE WINDOW.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREA.BOTTLE WAS REMOVED(CLEANED AND SANITIZED),FOOD ITEM DISCARDED. OPENING UNDER THE WINDOW LEDGE AT MENTIONED AREA,MUST BE SEALED/CAULKED. 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: REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL ON TOP FROM THE GREASE TRAP.KEEP SURFACE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE NON-COMMERCIAL UNUSED(HOWEVER CHILDREN ITEMS STORED INSIDE) DISH MACHINE INSTALLED IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED OR PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL UNIT.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: UNSEALED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE WASH BOWLS ON "BUNNY ROOM",ALSO UNSEALED FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND STOVE.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/GROUT SAID FLOOR TILES.A LOT OF BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS ARE STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.MUST ELEVATE6" OFF THE FLOOR.RAW WOOD PANEL WITH ROUGH SURFACE USED FOR FLOOR UNDER THE WHITE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN STAFF LOUNGE,ALSO OBSERVED EXCESS WALL/CELING DEBRIS ON FLOOR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: UNSEALED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE WASH BOWLS ON "BUNNY ROOM",ALSO UNSEALED FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND STOVE.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/GROUT SAID FLOOR TILES.A LOT OF BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS ARE STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.MUST ELEVATE6" OFF THE FLOOR.RAW WOOD PANEL WITH ROUGH SURFACE USED FOR FLOOR UNDER THE WHITE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN STAFF LOUNGE,ALSO OBSERVED EXCESS WALL/CELING DEBRIS ON FLOOR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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.