MC KINNEY'S EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare (under 2 years)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED BUCKET IN HANDWASHING SINK IN BUSY BEE ROOM. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE BUCKET REMOVED FROM HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM ON EASTSIDE OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DUMPSTER STORED ON WOODEN SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD FROM BENEATH DUMPSTER. OUTDOOR STORAGE SURFACE FOR DUMPSTER SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF NONABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS CONCRETE OR ASPHALT AND SHALL BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND SLOPED TO DRAIN.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL SQUARE HOLE IN CEILING TILE IN BUSY BEE ROOM ABOVE KITCHEN PLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE CEILING TILE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL SQUARE HOLE IN CEILING TILE IN BUSY BEE ROOM ABOVE KITCHEN PLAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE CEILING TILE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.