NEW AGE CHILDCARE AND DEVELOPMENT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare (2 - 6 years)

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: MUST HAVE REFRIGERATION UNIT ON AND OPERATING TO VERIFY THAT IT MAINTAINS APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURES BELOW 40 DEGREES F. MUST PROVIDE HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SITE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING 140 DEGREES F ABOVE. MUST ALSO HAVE UNITS ON TO VERIFY THAT THEY MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURES. PREMISES UNABLE TO RAPIDLY REHEAT FOOD ITEMS. MUST PROVIDE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT.

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.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING FACILITIES.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. MUST RODENT PROOF REAR DOOR LEADING TO SHARED HALLWAY.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON TOP OF GARBAGE DUMPSTERS IN REAR. ALSO NOTED SEVERAL OPENINGS IN GARBAGE CAN LIDS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,REPLACE ALL DAMAGED OR BROKEN LIDS AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN AREA.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF - Comments: MUST PROVIDE INTERIOR GARBAGE CANS FOR STUDENT WASHROOM AND KITCHEN.

Slow cooling allows spore-forming bacteria like C. perfringens to germinate and multiply to dangerous levels.

Foods must be rapidly cooled to safe temperatures.

Cool from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, then to 41°F within 4 additional hours; Use shallow pans, ice baths, cooling wands, or blast chillers; Monitor with thermometer.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST HAVE AN ADDITIONAL PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AND HAVE ALL DAYCARE RELATED ITEMS PROPERLY IN PLACE.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MIDDLE WASH BOWL IN THE STUDENT WASHROOM RUNNING CONSTANTLY. MUST REPAIR. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD OR TEMPERED WATER AT THE 3RD WASH BOWL IN THE STUDENT WASHROOM.

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: MIDDLE WASH BOWL IN THE STUDENT WASHROOM RUNNING CONSTANTLY. MUST REPAIR. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD OR TEMPERED WATER AT THE 3RD WASH BOWL IN THE STUDENT WASHROOM.

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.