NEW BEGINNING DAY CARE CENTER 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA UNDER CRATES AND SHELVING UNIT,ELECTRICAL CLOSET ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ARTICLES AND ON TOP OF BAIT BOX.ALSO APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ROOM A3 EXIT DOOR AND FRAME,A6 ROOM DOOR ALONG BOTTOM,FRONT DOOR IN CENTER TOP,GARAGE DOOR ALONG SIDES AND SMALL HOLES IN DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/25/17.(SERIOUS 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DRAWER ON CABINET IN KITCHEN.

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: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM ALL CUBBIES,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL CLASS ROOMS.

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 CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN KITCHEN,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,ALL CLASS ROOMS,ELECTRICAL CLOSET AND LAUNDRY ROOM,FLOOR DRAIN IN ROOM A-2.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN KITCHEN,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,ROOM A-5.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL CLASS ROOMS AND TOILET ROOMS,MISSING CEILING TILES IN STAFF LOUNGE,,LAUNDRY ROOM,LOOSE WALL BASE IN LAUNDRY ROOM,STAFF LOUNGE BEHIND REFRIGERATOR & A-4 ROOM,MISSING WALL BASE IN ROOM A-1 UNDER HAND SINK.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALL IN KITCHEN.

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 OR REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN A-4 ROOM.

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 OR REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN A-4 ROOM.

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.