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

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPING SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREA SUCH AS KITCHEN-LOWER FOOD STORAGE SHELF,ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM,WOBBLERS ROOM-ON LOWER TOY SHELF,INSIDE OF STORAGE CABINET,IN OPENING AT WOOD TRIM AT FRONT WINDOW,INFANTS ROOM-ON FLOOR UNDER PIPE LEADING INTO WALL,TODDLER ROOM-IN STORAGE CABINET,PRE-K ROOM ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE,INSIDE OF STORAGE CABINET,LOWER TOY SHELF,BOOKCASE,STORAGE ROOM-ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN FURNANCES AND UNDER UNUSED 3- COMP SINK.ALSO A "3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF STORAGE ROOM DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/17/17.(SERIOUS 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: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STALL DIVIDER IN ADULTS REAR LAST TOILETROOM.

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 EXPLORERS ROOM CUBBIES AND SHELVING UNITS,WOBBLERS ROOM-BOOK CASE,PRE-K ROOM SHELVING UNITS.

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 DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PRE-K ROOM BEHIND COMPUTER DESK.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BOTH REAR CHILDRENS AND ADULTS TOILETROOMS.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING IN KITCHEN,OPENING AROUND PIPE IN INFANTS ROOMSTAINED CEILING TILES IN WOBBLERS ROOM,INFANTS ROOM,DAMAGED CEILING IN PRE-K ROOM NEAR COTS.MUST CLEAN SPIDER WEBS FROM UPPER WINDOW IN INFANTS ROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR HAND SINK IN WOBBLERS ROOM.

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 REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PRE- K ROOM,TODDLERS ROOM CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD.MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN PRE-K ROOM.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PRE- K ROOM,TODDLERS ROOM CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD.MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN PRE-K ROOM.

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.