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LITTLE FOLKS COTTAGE INC Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare (2 - 6 years)

LITTLE FOLKS COTTAGE INC 5926-5930 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO 60644 Daycare (2 - 6 Years)
August 27, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection License #21692
7
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON REFRIGERATOR #2,MISSING VENTILATION COVERS IN 3YR.OLD ROOM,KINDERGARTEN
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.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP IN ALL CLASS ROOMS CUBBIES,TOY SHELVES,WINDOW SILLS,LIGHT SHIELDS,TOILET ROOM VENTILATION VENTS
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.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KID'S TOILET ROOM,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PRE- K TOILET 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.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL PANELING,WINDOW SILLS & WALL BASES IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,HOLE IN WALL IN LAUNDRY ROOM,LOOSE WALL PANELING IN CUBBIES IN INFANTS ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE,MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES IN ALL CLASS ROOMS,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER FOUNTAINS IN SOME CLASS ROOMS NOT WORKING,LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOM,NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MOP SINK,LEAKY OVER HEAD PIPE IN BASEMENT.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER FOUNTAINS IN SOME CLASS ROOMS NOT WORKING,LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOM,NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MOP SINK,LEAKY OVER HEAD PIPE IN BASEMENT.
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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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