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

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: KITCHEN UNDER AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,NORTH WEST SIDE; ALSO SEAL HOLE ON WALL AT SAME AREA. EAST SIDE CLASS ROOM DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED BEHIND SHELF AND ALONG EAST WALL. FRONT OFFICE DROPPINGS WERE SCATTERED THROUGHOUT ON FLOOR,BOOKS,AND ON TOP THE PLASTIC TOP WEAR COVER. OFFICE IS EXTREMELY CLUTTERED UNABLE TO CHECK ALL AREA,MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR WHAT IS NEEDED. DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT: ON TOP SHELVES,UNDER AND SIDE OF COOLER AND CHEST FREEZERS,REAR STORAGE WERE CHAIRS AND ROUND TABLES ARE STORED OBSERVED DROPPINGS, AND NORTH- WEST WALL HAS A HOLE, MUST SEAL. NEED TO RE-ORGANIZE AREA STORED ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR. STAFF DINING AREA AT SECOND FLOOR OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPING THROUGHOUT THE ROOM,ALSO AT WEST-NORTH SIDE WALL OBSERVED A HOLE,MUST SEAL. DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED BEHIND AND SIDE OF PIANO AND CABINET WITH GLASS DOORS IN FRONT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND EXCESS DEBRIS AT SAID AREA. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. CONTACT PEST CONTROL. APPROX 60 OR MORE RODENT DROOPINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.

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: KITCHEN: BASE OF INSIDE CABINET UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IS BROKEN,ALSO THE CABINET DOOR UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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: CLEAN PORTABLE FAN STORED ON TOP KITCHEN WINDOW,DUST BUILD-UP.

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: OBSERVED CARPET AT CLASS ROOM AT SECOND FLOOR WERE CHILDREN SEATS,IS EXTREMELY SOILED,STAINED AND HAS A FOUL ODOR,INSTRUCTED TO SHAMPOO CARPET OFTEN OR REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SWEEP FLOOR AT NON-FOOD STORAGE IN FRONT OF WASH MACHINE,DEBRIS ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR,IN BASEMENT AREA.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEAL OPENINGS BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,KITCHEN.

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: REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL IN LAUNDRY ROOM.

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: REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD AT COD'S ROOM.

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: REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD AT COD'S ROOM.

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.