MONTESSORI ACADEMY & ASSOC., INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED NUMEROUS MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND CLASSROOM AREAS. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WEST WALL AND SOUTHWEST CORNER BEHIND REFRIGERATOR, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER BEHIND GREASE TRAP, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FOOD ROLLING CART IN MAIN KITCHEN, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, SHELVES, AND STORAGE BOXES INSIDE CLOSET ALONG SOUTH WALL IN SOUTHWEST CLASSROOM, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CLOSET ALONG NORTH WALL IN CLASSROOM NEAR OFFICE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CORNER CLOSET IN DINOSAUR CLASSROOM, 40-50 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES, FLOOR AND LEDGES IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGES AND FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM,, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON STOVE AND LEDGES IN KITCHEN NEAR INFANT ROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGE ALONG NORTH WALL IN PENGUIN CLASSROOM, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG NORTH WALL, IN NORTHWEST CORNER, NEAR WINDOW AND RADIATOR, AND ON TOY SHELVES IN BUNNY RABBIT CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #115442 ON 6-26-12.32-SEAL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. 34-ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. 35-SEAL BRICK WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN INFANT AND CLASSROOM AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES. 38-INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND 3-COMP SINK. REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AND WELD DIVIDERS INSIDE 3-COMP SINK. 41-REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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: SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

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: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ROLLING CARTS, TOY SHELVES, LEDGES, STOVE.

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: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PRE, STORAGE, AND CLASSROOM 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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOM. SEAL BRICK WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN CLASSROOM, CLOSET, AND STORAGE AREAS.

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: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN INFANT ROOM. REPAIR LEAK UNDER SINK IN TODDLER ROOM. REPAIR VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE STOVE IN KITCHEN.

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: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN INFANT ROOM. REPAIR LEAK UNDER SINK IN TODDLER ROOM. REPAIR VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE STOVE IN KITCHEN.

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.