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

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION AT 9AM WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING SERVED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 9:50AM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD LABEL ON A WHITE BOWL WITH CONTENTS OF A WHITE SUBSTANCE THAT APPEARED TO BE OF SUGAR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AS TO IDENTIFY THE FOOD ITEM(S) WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD ON THE CONTAINER. COS.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR SWEEP WITH SMALL GAP AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF THE EXIT/OUTER DOOR NEAR THE TODDLER CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE DOOR SWEEP AND/OR SEAL THE EXPOSED AREA/GAP AS TO PREVENT ENTRY FOR PESTS.

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.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING FOR ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR ACCESSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN A CLEANABLE FLOOR/SURFACE.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER WITH FROZEN FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCARD GROCERY BAGS.

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.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER IN THE STAFF BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK AT 91.2F, NO HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BUTTERFLY ROOM AT 60.4F AND NO HOT WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE INFANT ROOM AT 66.0F. WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LID/COVERING ON THE TRASH CAN IN THE STAFF BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED TWO MOPS DRYING IMPROPERLY IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOPS CORRECTLY AS NOT TO HARBOR/ATTRACT PESTS.

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: OBSERVED WARPED CEILING TILE OVER THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AREA, STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE BATHROOM IN THE BUSY BEE ROOM AND GAPS IN THE CEILING TILE IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND BUSY BEE ROOM BATHROOM AREA.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHTBULB COVERING/SHIELD IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHTBULB COVERING/SHIELD IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.