PERFECT BEGINNINGS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE INFANT ROOM CLOSET,10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON RUG IN STORAGE AREA NEAR CLOSET IN INFANT ROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF CUBBIES ACROSS FROM WASHROOM IN INFANT ROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WEST WALL BEHIND SHELVING UNITS IN WEST CLASSROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN NORTHWEST CORNER OF EAST CLASSROOM, 3 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE CABINET UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WEST CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT REACHING ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL LONGER FAUCET TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD FLIES ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE INFANT ROOM, DUST BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON TOYS, CUBBIES, SHELVING UNITS, AND CABINETS IN CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES.

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: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS AND CLOSET IN INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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 EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS AND CLOSET IN INFANT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.