MAE'S EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPEUTIC DAY CARE CENTER, INCORPORATED 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: OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG NORTH WALL BEHIND SHELVING UNITS AND EQUIPMENT IN FRONT CLASSROOM, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN NORTHEAST CORNER NEAR SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT CLASSROOM, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG EAST WALL BEHIND BOOK SHELVES NEAR FRONT SIDE DOOR, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN COT STORAGE AREA, 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL BEHIND COMPUTER EQUIPMENT IN REAR CLASSROOM, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM OF TOY SHELVES IN REAR CLASSROOM, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL IN FURNACE ROOM, 3 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOFED, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL 16 MESH SCREEN ON WINDOW IN FURNACE ROOM. 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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHEVING UNITS IN CLASSROOM AREAS.

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: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN CLASSROOM AND STORAGE AREAS.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAIN INSIDE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAIN INSIDE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.