FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
LITTLE EINSTEINS DAYCARE, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility
LITTLE EINSTEINS DAYCARE, INC.
(AKA: LITTLE EINSTEINS DAYCARE)
3640-3644 W WRIGHTWOOD AVE, CHICAGO 60647
Children's Services Facility
October 19, 2018
Canvass
License #2216088
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor
Inspection Summary
This children's services facility was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on October 19, 2018. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Fail outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 4 violations during this inspection, including 2 critical violations that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #3
CRITICAL
Violation Details
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.
Food Code Requirement
All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.
Specific Requirements
Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-201.11 - 2-201.13
Violation #36
MINOR
Violation Details
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12 IMPROPER METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. PREMISES HAD MEAT THERMOMETERS IN THE KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PROPER METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES, SCALED FROM 0-220F AND ACCURATE TO +/- 2F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.
Food Code Requirement
Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.
Specific Requirements
50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-303.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. THE LAST PEST CONTROL INSPECTION REPORT IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WAS DATED 7/20/18. PRIOR TO THAT, THE LAST INSPECTION REPORT WAS DATED 1/13/17. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY MUST PROVIDE SERVICE AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. THE LAST PEST CONTROL INSPECTION REPORT IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WAS DATED 7/20/18. PRIOR TO THAT, THE LAST INSPECTION REPORT WAS DATED 1/13/17. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY MUST PROVIDE SERVICE AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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