LITTLE EINSTEINS DAYCARE,INC. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

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.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 1- COMPARTMENT SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO COUNTER TOPS.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SUMP PUMP LID IN BASEMENT.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL GAPS AT FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMP SINK,GAPS IN FLOORING IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS & HOLES AROUND PIPES UNDER HAND SINK IN SMALL WONDERS AND EXTERIOR WALL IN REAR YARD,GAPS AT FRONT WINDOW SILLS,GAP AT WALL IN EXPLORERS CLASS ROOM NEAR EXIT DOOR,GAP AT WALL OUTLET IN SUPER STARS CLASS ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN EXPLORERS,MISSING CEILING TILES CLOSETS,MOP SINK CLOSET AND OVER VENTILATION HOOD.MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,SUPER STARS CLASS ROOM & REAR DOOR.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL GAPS AT FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMP SINK,GAPS IN FLOORING IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS & HOLES AROUND PIPES UNDER HAND SINK IN SMALL WONDERS AND EXTERIOR WALL IN REAR YARD,GAPS AT FRONT WINDOW SILLS,GAP AT WALL IN EXPLORERS CLASS ROOM NEAR EXIT DOOR,GAP AT WALL OUTLET IN SUPER STARS CLASS ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN EXPLORERS,MISSING CEILING TILES CLOSETS,MOP SINK CLOSET AND OVER VENTILATION HOOD.MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,SUPER STARS CLASS ROOM & REAR DOOR.

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.