NEW BEGINNING DAY CARE CENTER INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE FILE CABINET IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE KITCHEN, 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE KITCHEN, 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM, 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE VANITY CABINET IN THE ROOM A4 WASHROOM, 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE CLOSET IN THE ROOM A5 WASHROOM, 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE LUNCH ROOM, 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN ROOM A3, AND 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE GARAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE AFFECTED AREA AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/2" OPENINGS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE AND GARAGE OVERHEAD DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON THE FLOOR IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM NEXT TO THE WATER HEATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD RODENTS FROM THE PREMISES.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL PANS STORED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM THAT APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN USED MORE THAN ONE TIME TO STORE FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE ALUMINUM FOIL PANS.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE STORAGE ROOMS AND UTILITY CLOSETS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CLASSROOMS. REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL BELOW THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MIDDLE CLASSROOM.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CLASSROOMS. REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL BELOW THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MIDDLE CLASSROOM.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.