MARY'S ABC ACADEMY CHILD DAY CARE CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED PREMISES HAD ONLY ONE PEST CONTROL SERVICE DONE IN 2016 AND 2017. NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE DONE IN 2018 YET. OBSERVED LESS THAN 3 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AND ACCUMULATED DEAD INSECTS AT THE BOTTOM OF WINDOWS LOCATED AT THE CLASSROOM CALLED "JUNGLE ROOM." INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND REMOVE, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2050126 ON 05/10/2017; #41 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NOT IN USE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT THE BUTTERFLY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IN CLEAN AND GOOD REPAIR OR REMOVE FROM SITE.

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: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND DISORGANIZED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR AND INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO BETTER ORGANIZE (SEPARATE TEACHER'S FOOD AND KIDS FOOD) AND CLEAN, MAINTAIN.

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 MISSING FLOOR TILES BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER BOTTLES FOR COOKING STORED ON FLOOR BY THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR AND PROPERLY STORE.

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: OBSERVED WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED AT BUTTERFLY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, FOOD ITEMS AND ALL NON-FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR AND NOT ORGANIZED INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM LOCATED BEHIND PLAY AREA, AND CLUTTER ON DESK LOCATED AT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOOR IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, FOOD ITEMS AND ALL NON-FOOD ITEMS ON FLOOR AND NOT ORGANIZED INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM LOCATED BEHIND PLAY AREA, AND CLUTTER ON DESK LOCATED AT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.