LOVE N LEARN ACADEMY INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60-80 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND ON THE SIDE OF THE EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE INSIDE OF A RED CLOTH CART OUTSIDE THE FOOD PREP AREA,IN THE JANITOR'S CLOSET, ON THE FLOOR WHERE THE PLAYING BLOCKS ARE STORED IN THE BUTTERFLY ROOM, ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND ON THE SIDE OF EQUIPMENE IN THE CATERPILLAR ROOM, IN THE ROOM USED FOR SUMMER CAMP, AND ON THE FLOOR AND PAPERS IN THE OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GAURD ON THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DRAINBOARD ON THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH CLEAN DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED KITCHENWARE AND TABLEWARE NOT INVERTED ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE OF THE CABINETS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN SAID UTENSILS.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED KITCHENWARE AND TABLEWARE NOT INVERTED ON THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE OF THE CABINETS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN SAID UTENSILS.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.