NICO'S PLAYHOUSE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DIDNT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE BY HAVING PRIORITY VIOLATION.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF MILK IN BABY ROOM COOLER. TEMPERATURE OF MILK RANGING FROM 49F-50.F. 3 GALLONS OF MILK,( APPROX) 12-LBS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY OWNER-COS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHILDREN CUBBIES NOT CLEAN/MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS IN BOTTOM AREAS OF ALL CHILDREN CUBBIES AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED PORTABLE HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN BABY ROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT HAND SINK MUST GET APPROVAL OR BE STORED AWAY. ALSO HAND SINK AND TOLIET IN WASHROOM ON THE RIGHT SIDE IN BABY ROOM HAS BEEN PUT OUT OF ORDER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE COLD LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN BABY ROOM HAND SINK.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

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 MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND AREA RIGHT OFF OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TILES.

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 ARTICLES, CLOTHES STORED ON FLOOR IN TEACHERS CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ELEVATE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING OR REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING.

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 ARTICLES, CLOTHES STORED ON FLOOR IN TEACHERS CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ELEVATE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING OR REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING.

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.