PRECIOUS LITTLE ONE'S LEARNING CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN CLASSROOMS ON THE EAST END OF THE BUILDING. ALSO NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE TWO STAFF WASHROOMS ON THE EAST END OF THE BUILDING. MUST MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES. CRITICAL VIOLATION.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene practices and potential fecal contamination.

Sufficient, properly maintained toilet facilities required.

Adequate number for staff; Convenient location; Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Maintained clean; Proper ventilation.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN KITCHEN BEHIND GREASE TRAP,ALONG SIDE REFRIGERATOR,SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN CLASSROOMS AND ON THE INTERIOR OF STUDENT CUBBIE HOLES. ALSO FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. MUST REPAIR AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION.

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 NEWLY ASSEMBLED STUDENT FURNITURE AND PLAYSETS AND REMOVE WOOD SHAVINGS.

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: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN EACH FURNACE ROOM AND REMOVE DEBRIS.

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: MUST REMOVE MOLD ON WALLS AND SEAL OPENINGS ALONG THE FLOOR BASE IN THE REAR WEST FURNACE ROOM. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR GREEN CLASSROOM.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE MECHANICAL SINK IN EAST CLASSROOM. ALL SINKS MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED PER CITY CODE. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND THE DRAIN PIPE FROM THE LARGE HOT WATER HEATER OVER THE FLOOR DRAIN OR PROVIDE A DRIP PAN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE MECHANICAL SINK IN EAST CLASSROOM. ALL SINKS MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED PER CITY CODE. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND THE DRAIN PIPE FROM THE LARGE HOT WATER HEATER OVER THE FLOOR DRAIN OR PROVIDE A DRIP PAN.

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.