LITTLE LEARNERS ACADEMY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN TO NOT HAVE A HAND WASHING SIGN INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT KITCHEN HAND SINK.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR TO HAVE GAPS LARGER THAN 1/4 INCH AT THE TOP RIGHT SIDE AND THE BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PEST PROOF AND PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO ELIMINATE ANY GAPS LARGER THAN 1/4 INCH.

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 A WOODEN CABINET WITH NO DOORS WITH UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE INTERIOR AND SIDES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL WOOD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN KTICHEN.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF FACILITY TO NOT HAVE AN ATTACHED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE SINK. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE EXTENDABLE FAUCET IN THE HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND TO ROUTINELY SERVICE AS NEEDED AT HAND SINK IN REAR AND TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION AT THE KITCHEN HAND SINK OR PROVIDE A FIXED FAUCET ABOVE THE FLOOD RIM OF SINK.

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: WATER DISPENSING UNIT INSTALLED AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE WATER DISPENSING UNIT AT HAND SINK.

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: OBSERVED UNFINISHED WALLS IN THE KITCHEN WITH UNPAINTED DRYWALL NEXT TO THE FRIDGE AND BELOW THE HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED UNSEALED BRICKWORK ON WALL BEHIND FRIDGE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FINISH KITCHEN AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OF THE UNFINISHED DRY WALL AND BRCIK WORK.

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: OBSERVED CAULK BEHIND HAND SINK IN THE LEFT SIDE HAND SINK IN BATHROOM AND CAULK BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN TO BE MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND REPAIR CAULK BEHIND HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OVERHEAD LIGHT IN KITCHEN TO BE MISSING A PROTECTIVE COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHATTER RESISTANT BULB OR PROVIDE PROTECTIVE COVER FOR LIGHT IN KITCHEN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OVERHEAD LIGHT IN KITCHEN TO BE MISSING A PROTECTIVE COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SHATTER RESISTANT BULB OR PROVIDE PROTECTIVE COVER FOR LIGHT IN KITCHEN.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.