MILESTONES LEARNING ACADEMY INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SITE TO MAINTAIN CATERED FOOD TEMPERATURES. ONLY ONE SMALL UNIT ON SITE.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA LOCATED BEHIND ENTRANCE DOOR AND NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE. MUST PROVIDE ACCESS TO HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. (MAY INSTALL A POCKET DOOR,SWING DOOR,REMOVE DOOR OR RELOCATE SINK TO MAKE READILY ACCESSIBLE)

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSET,ON TOP OF RADIATOR IN STUDENT WASHROOM,ALONG WALLS & BEHIND STUDENT CUBBIES AND UNDER RADIATORS IN CLASSROOMS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO, OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. MUST REPAIR 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST RAISE THRESHOLD OR SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

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.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE PROOF OF EXISTENCE.

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE RUST FROM VENTILATION COVER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM & REMOVE DUST. PROVIDE A PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN TO PROEPRLY STORE CATERED FOOD ITEMS.

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: DETAIL CLEAN WINDOW SILLS THROUGHOUT & REMOVE DUST AND DEAD INSECTS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL TOYS AS NEEDED.

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: REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN STUDENT WASHROOM.

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: REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILINGS IN KITCHEN CLOSET.

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.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR DOOR AND SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAK AT THE BASE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK OR REPAIR UNUSED SINK IN KITCHEN CLOSET. IF SINK USED AS A MOP SINK, MUST DESIGNATE AS A MOP SINK AND INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE.

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: REPAIR LEAK AT THE BASE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WASHBOWL. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK OR REPAIR UNUSED SINK IN KITCHEN CLOSET. IF SINK USED AS A MOP SINK, MUST DESIGNATE AS A MOP SINK AND INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE.

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.