LITTLE LEADERS LEARNING ACADEMY, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. 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 WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 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.

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONTRACT OR RECEIPT ON SITE FOR THE FACILITY ADDRESS FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE FOR HOT FOODS BEING RECEIVED BY THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONTRACT OR A RECEIPT FROM AN APPROVED FACILITY THAT WILL BE PROVIDING CATERED FOOD TO THE DAYCARE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SITE FOR HOLDING HOT TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT HOLDING UNITS THAT MAINTAIN A HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ABOUT 15 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE FACILITY; ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE ELECTRICAL ROOM LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE CLOSET IN THE PLAYROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED PORTIONS OF BRICK WALLS LOCATED IN BOTH PLAYROOMS BY THE EXIT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BRICK WALLS AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE PAPER INSIDE OF ONE OF THREE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO TOILET TISSUE PAPER INSIDE OF ONE OF THREE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.