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 OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA BY THE STOVE AND UNDER THE STOVE BY THE BAIT BOX,3 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE CABINET OF THE "BUNNY ROOM", 10 DROPPINGS INSIDE THE STORAGE BETWEEN THE CHILDREN AND STAFF WASHROOM.OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED 1/4" TO 1/2" OPENING AT REAR EXIT DOOR AT BOTTOM NORTH SIDE OF THE SAID DOOR.ALSO NOT INSECT PROOF DOOR AT TOP PART.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR.REMOVE DROPPINDS AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA. 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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED IN THE KITCHEN(CEREAL ETC),NOT ONLY WITH DATE BUT ALSO WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCTS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SERVING UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERT IN THE KITCHEN

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: WOOD BASEBOARD INSIDE THE CHILDREN'S WASHROOM NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SEAL BASEBOARD WALL INSIDE THE WASH ROOM AT MIDDLE CLASS ROOM.

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: SEAL WALL BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN,ALSO SEAL OPENINGS ON CEILING AROUND THE DUCT VENT ABOVE THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN.HOLES INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA BETWEEN THE STAFF AND CHILDREN'S WASHROOMS(BUNNY ROOM)NEED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REMOVE UNKNOWN INSECTS/PARTICLES ON LIGHT SHIELD, IN THE KITCHEN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET BASE IS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK).

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: FAUCET BASE IS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK).

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.