POWER DAY CARE CENTER 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: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES OF CUBBIES IN TODDLER ROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR EXPOSED SINK AND CUBBIES IN MIDDLE CLASSROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR REFRIGERATOR AND EXPOSED SINK, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND WINDOW LEDGES, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER IN CLASSROOM NEAR KITCHEN, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNERS IN FIRST FLOOR FURNACE ROOM, 5 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SINK IN SECOND FLOOR WEST WASHROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR INSIDE CLOSET NEAR SECOND FLOOR WEST WASHROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CLOSET IN SECOND FLOOR LOUNGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN SECOND FLOOR FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1946932 ON 7-21-16:38-PROVIDE HOT/TEMPERED WATER AT SINK IN REAR TODDLER WASHROOM NEAR OFFICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL CUBBIES AND WINDOW LEDGES IN ALL CLASSROOMS AND SHELVES IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.

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: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL CLASSROOM, FURNACE ROOM, CLOSETS, 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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL CLASSROOM, FURNACE ROOM, CLOSETS, 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.