PRECIOUS INFANTS & TOTS LEARNING CENTER INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare combo 1586

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FOUND HOT HOLDING FACILITIES ON SITE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 52-121 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST SO THAT THEY MAINTAIN 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

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.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS OF COOKED GREENS,COOKED PEAS,COOKED MIXED VEGATEABLES,CHICKEN,MEATBALLS AND A COOKED PASTA DISH AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 113-132 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN KITCHEN ALONG WALLS,IN MOP CLOSET ROOM, IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ADJACENT TO KITCHEN AND IN WEST CLASSROOMS IN STUDENT CUBBIE HOLES AND STORAGE CABINETS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL STUDENT CUBBIE HOLES AND STORAGE CABINETS AND REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS AND DUST AS NEEDED.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL STUDENT CUBBIE HOLES AND STORAGE CABINETS AND REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS AND DUST AS NEEDED.

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.