FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
Little People's Day Care & Kindergarten, Inc. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare (2 - 6 years)
Little People's Day Care & Kindergarten, Inc.
(AKA: Little People's Day Care & Kindergarten)
7428 N ROGERS AVE, CHICAGO 60626
Daycare (2 - 6 Years)
February 8, 2012
Canvass Re-Inspection
License #1043532
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site
Inspection Summary
This daycare (2 - 6 years) was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on February 8, 2012. The inspection type was "Canvass Re-Inspection" and resulted in a Fail outcome.
This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.
The inspector documented 5 violations during this inspection, including 1 critical violation that required immediate attention.
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #14
CORRECTED
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-31-2012,REPORT#519372. #18-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.(APPROX.40 OR MORE). CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO77580-11 ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL IS REQUIRED.
Why This Matters
Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.
Food Code Requirement
Previous critical violations must be corrected.
Specific Requirements
All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.
Status
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-401.10
Violation #32
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.
Why This Matters
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Food Code Requirement
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Specific Requirements
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
CDPH Food Code: Section 8-103.12
Violation #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER,IN BASEMENT AREA
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: RE SEAL ALL OPENED BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Violation #34
MINOR
Violation Details
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: RE SEAL ALL OPENED BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES
Why This Matters
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Food Code Requirement
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-201.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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