Little People's Day Care & Kindergarten, Inc. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare (2 - 6 years)

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. WASHROOM AND WASHBOWLS FOR THE TWO DAY CARE ROOMS NOT MAINTAINED(CHIPMUNK AND POSITIVE BEES ROOMS),NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT BOTH WASHBOWLS, PRESENT TEMPERATURE 66.6F; HOT WATER NOT PROVIDED AT WASHBOWL INSIDE THE CHIPMUNK/POSITIVE BEES CLASS.OBSERVED CHILDREN'S WASHING HAND WITH COLD WATER.WATER TEMPERATURE AT PRESENT TIME 64.6F. ALSO NOT ENOUGH WATER FLOW PROVIDED AT HOT WATER HANDLE IN ALL WASHBOWL. BOTH CLASS ROOM SHARE THE WASHBOWL AND THE WASHROOM. TAGGED THE WASHBOWL "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNTIL IS RECHECKED BY THE PUBLIC HEALTH.FAX A LETTER WHEN HOT WATER IS PROVIDED AT WASHBOWL IN CLASS ROOMS AND WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER WASHBOWLS FOR HAND WASHING IN THE OTHER CLASS ROOMS.FAX#312-746-4240 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO77345-10

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES:UNDER AND ON TOP THE SHELVES IN FOOD AND NON FOOD STORAGES; CLASSROOM(POSITIVE BEES)INSIDE THE COBBIE'S, ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALLS;ALSO DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED AT CLASS ROOM ACROSS THE STAFF WASHROOM(1ST FLOOR)BEHIND THE SHELVES AND UNDER THE RADIATOR.EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPING WERE OBSERVED AT SECOND FLOOR CLASS ROOMS,UNDER THE RADIATOR AND BEHIND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED,SEAL HOLES AND REMOVE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR,SPECIALLY FROM BOTH NON-FOOD STORAGE,IN BASEMENT.THE BACK STORAGE CLUTTER,REMOVE ITEMS NOT NEEDED.ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR(APPROX.40 OR MORE). SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO 77345-10

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE BARS FOR THE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF THE WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER,LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA.REMOVE TAPES,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.CHILDREN'S FOOD ARE STORED IN IT. RESEAL OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET FROM INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER DOOR,IN BASEMENT.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER,IN BASEMENT AREA

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN CLASS ROOM "MOTIVATED 2 YEAR OLD",BEHIND THE WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM AND ALONG THE WALL IN CLASS ROOM (NORTH SIDE,AND WEST SIDE BEHIND THE DOOR. SWEEP FLOOR IN NON-FOOD STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT,EXCESS DEBRIS. RE SEAL ALL OPENED BASES BOARD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL WALL (HOLE) BEHIND THE TOILET IN 2 YEARS OLD WASHROOM.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE A SOLID LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN,REMOVE THE OPENED LIGHT FIXTURES.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE A SOLID LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN,REMOVE THE OPENED LIGHT FIXTURES.

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.