LEE'S CUDDLES N CARE INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED AT THIS TIME SUCH AS CHICKEN,BEANS,FRENCH FRIES,MILK,ETC. MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).

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 RUST FROM STALL DIVIDERS IN TOILET ROOM AND REPAIR THE SAME.

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: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM SOME CUBBIES AND SHELVING UNITS IN PRE-K ROOM.

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: MUST CLEAN DIRT FROM ALONG WALL BASES IN TOY STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN TODDLERS ROOM & INFANTS 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: MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN KITCHEN BEHIND SMALL REFRIGERATOR,IN CEILING IN TODDLERS ROOM,TOY STORAGE AREA,ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS AND KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN INFANTS,TODDLERS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN CLASS ROOMS , KITCHEN AND SOME TOILET ROOMS WHERE NEEDED.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLDS AT ALL DOORS.

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: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN,LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS ALONG WINDOWS.

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: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP 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: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP 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.