NICO'S PLAYHOUSE 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS IN NORTHEAST AND NORTHWEST CORNERS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND ON BOOKLETS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND TABLES ALONG SOUTH WALL IN COMPUTER ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF OF RED BOOKCASE IN TODDLER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H64468

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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES, CUBBIES, TABLES, CABINETS, SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, STOVE, COUNTERS (DUST BUILDUP, DIRT, DEBRIS, ETC)

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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR IN WEST WASHROOM, CLASSROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN KITCHEN, DRY STORAGE, CLASSROOM AND STORAGE AREAS.

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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER ALONG SOUTH WALL IN DRY STORAGE AREA. SECURE LOOSE OUTLET COVER ALONG SOUTH WALL IN COMPUTER ROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ALONG WEST WALL IN DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER SINKS IN WEST WASHROOM, ABOVE LIGHT SWITCH IN EAST WASHROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE ALL STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER ALONG SOUTH WALL IN DRY STORAGE AREA. SECURE LOOSE OUTLET COVER ALONG SOUTH WALL IN COMPUTER ROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ALONG WEST WALL IN DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER SINKS IN WEST WASHROOM, ABOVE LIGHT SWITCH IN EAST WASHROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE ALL STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.

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.