LITTLE BEAR DAY CARE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASH SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN THE LADYBUG ROOM WITH HOT WATER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 73.8F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SUGGESTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER FOR SERVICE. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 10:15AM. PER PLUMBER, AT APPROXIMATELY 10:40AM, THE HANDWASH SINK NEEDS A NEW SENSOR AND UNABLE TO CORRECT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WET WIPING CLOTHS IN THE LADYBUG ROOM AND INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN A BUCKET IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON OVERHEAD/CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON OVERHEAD/CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.