NEW AGE CHILDREN'S PREPARATORY ACADEMY, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

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 INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALLS,BEHIND CUBBIE HOLES AND TOYS IN CLASSROOMS. ALSO NOTED DROPPINGS IN REAR HALLWAY NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, CLOSETS AND IN KITCHEN STORAGE ROOM ON WINDOW SILLS,ALONG WALLS AND ALONG SIDE REACH IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ANTS ALONG SOUTH WALL IN THE TWO YEAR OLDS CLASSROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. NOTED AN APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BASEMENT EXIT DOOR AND A 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF 1ST FLOOR SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND AND ALONG SIDE STOVE,UNDER 3 COMP SINK,IN REAR HALLWAY NEAR EXIT DOOR,IN CLOSETS,STORAGE AREAS,FURNACE ROOM AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD WHERE MISSING AND SEAL OPENINGS AS NEEDED TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

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 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SEAL HOLE IN CORNER ALONG WALL BASE NEXT TO REACH IN COOLER.

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 REPAIR BROKEN TOILET IN GIRLS WASHROOM. (1ST TOILET FROM THE DOOR) MUST REPAIR CONTINUOUS LEAK AT FAUCET IN BOYS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR LEAKS AND REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT.

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 REPAIR BROKEN TOILET IN GIRLS WASHROOM. (1ST TOILET FROM THE DOOR) MUST REPAIR CONTINUOUS LEAK AT FAUCET IN BOYS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR LEAKS AND REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT.

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.