NEW AGE CHILDREN'S PREPARATORY ACADEMY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,IN REAR FURNACE ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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 VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 586209 ON 7-27-2011. (32)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL MISSING DOOR HANDLES THORUGHOUT FACILITY DOORS UPSTAIRS ANS DOWNSTAIRS. (34)REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 1ST FLOOR FURNACE ROOM DOOR ENTRANCE. (35)REMOVE/REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES. REPAIR WALL INSIDE 1ST FLOOR REAR FURNACE ROOM. (38)OBSERVED DUSTY HOOD FILTER AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. (41) REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ALL FURNACE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE REAR BACK BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOWER PORTION OF CUBBIE HOLES AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA,ALONG WALLS,IN STORAGE AREAS,FURNACE ROOMS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE DUST,DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS.

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: MUST INSTALL COVING WHERE MISSING THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND CLOSE ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOMS.

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: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER AT 1ST WASHBOWL IN YELLOW BASEMENT WASHROOM. AND THE WASHBOWL IN THE BLUE BASEMENT 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: MUST INCREASE HOT WATER AT 1ST WASHBOWL IN YELLOW BASEMENT WASHROOM. AND THE WASHBOWL IN THE BLUE BASEMENT 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.