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

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE KITCHEN HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED KITCHEN HANDSINK FAUCET IN DISREPAIR WHEN IN USE. FAUCET LIFTS OFF BASE AND WATER SHOOTS OUT WHEN EITHER NOZZLE IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO ENSURE FUNCTIONING HANDSINK.

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.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH IN CLASSROOM COOLERS AND REFRIGERATOR UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS NEAR THE FRONT DOOR OF THE FACILITY (LOCATED AT 8214 S. EXCHANGE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT SUCH PEST SAHLL BE REMOVED FROM CONTROL DEVICES AND THE PREMISES AT THE FREQUENCY THAT PREVENTS THEIR ACCUMULATION, DECOMPOSITION, OR THE ATTRACTION OF PESTS.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON AND AROUND THE ON SITE GREASE TRAP (8223 S. EXCHANGE) AND SURROUNDING FLOOR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND ELIMINATE ODOR.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMP SINK FAUCET LEAKING (8223 S. EXCHANGE) AND SLOW DRAINING LEFT SINK IN GIRL'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMP SINK FAUCET LEAKING (8223 S. EXCHANGE) AND SLOW DRAINING LEFT SINK IN GIRL'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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.