LOS PEQUENOS ANGELITOS DAY CARE CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR MONITORING COLD FOODS 40F OR BELOW, PREMISES HAS THERMOMETER RANGING FROM 60F-200F. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

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: OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND TABLE IN PREP AREA AND ON FLOOR BEHIND TOY STORAGE CASE IN REAR CLASSROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR STORAGE. EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED IN STORAGE CLOSETS, CUBBY HOLE AND WHERE HOT WATER TANK LOCATED. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND TABLE IN PREP AREA AND ON FLOOR BEHIND TOY STORAGE CASE IN REAR CLASSROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR STORAGE. EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED IN STORAGE CLOSETS, CUBBY HOLE AND WHERE HOT WATER TANK LOCATED. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.