LAUGHS AND GIGGLES CHILDREN'S ACADEMY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REACH IN COOLER AT 46.8 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST SO THAT COOLER MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. MUST PROVIDE ALL COLD AND FROZEN HOLDING EQUIPMENT ON SITE THAT WILL BE USED FOR BUSINESS OPERATION.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MUST REPAIR BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOMS OF ALL EXIT DOORS THROUGHOUT AND MAKE RODENT PROOF. MUST SEAL OPENING ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BASEMENT EXIT DOOR. ALSO NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN FURNACE ROOM AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS.

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.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR VALID PROOF OF ENROLLMENT.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE PLASTIC COVERING FROM STAINLESS STEAL BACKSPLASH BEHIND STOVE. ALSO REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE SUMP PUMP IN BASEMENT.

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: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST ALSO INSTALL BASEBOARD IN MOP SINK CLOSET WHERE MISSING. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3 COMP SINK. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.

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: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALL TILES AND SMOOTH DRY WALL WHERE NEEDED IN MOP SINK CLOSET.

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: MUST REMOVE AND CAP OFF OPEN PIPES AND WATER SPOUTS IN MOP SINK CLOSET. (WATER SOURCE EXTENDING FROM WALL WITH NO DRAIN UNDERNEATH)MUST REPAIR/CLEAN ANSUL SYSTEM PIPES ABOVE STOVE TO PREVENT DRIPPING OR CONDENSATION. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL A FILTER AT VENTILATION HOOD. (MUST RELOCATE/ADJUST PIPES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER INSTALLATION OF FILTER)

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: MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN INFANT CLASSROOM. MUST INCREASE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL IN YELLOW STUDENT WASHROOM. MUST ALSO INCREASE HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT 2ND WASHBOWL FROM THE ENTRANCE IN THE PURPLE STUDENT WASHROOM.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM BASEMENT. ALSO REMOVE GARBAGE BAGS,LEAVES,CHAIRS AND OTHER DEBRIS FROM BACKYARD,AREA LEADING TO BASEMENT AND ALL OUTSIDE REAR AREAS.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM BASEMENT. ALSO REMOVE GARBAGE BAGS,LEAVES,CHAIRS AND OTHER DEBRIS FROM BACKYARD,AREA LEADING TO BASEMENT AND ALL OUTSIDE REAR AREAS.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.