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

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPING INFESTATION THROUGHOUT PREMISES APPX 200 OR MORE SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR & BEHIND GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.GREEN ROOM ON BLOCK & TOY SHELVES,ON FLOOR BEHIND SAME SHELVING UNITS,NEXT TO COTS,BEHIND BOOK SHELF,COMPUTER TABLE,BEHIND CUBBIES,ON CARPET.BLUE ROOM ON TOY SHELF,IN TOILETROOM INSIDE OF CHANGING TABLE,IN STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO BLUE ROOM IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR,IN FURNACE ROOM ADJACENT TO STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR.LAUNDRY ROOM ON FLOOR NEXT TO WASH MACHINE & HOT WATER TANK.ORANGE ROOM AT ART TABLE,CUBBIES,ON FLOOR AT TOY SHELF.BLUE ROOM SOUTH ON FLOOR AT READING AREA.INFANTS ROOM ON TOY SHELF,INSIDE OF CHANGING TABLE CABINET,BEHIND STORAGE CABINET ALSO IN ADJACENT FURNANCE ROOM.ORANGE ROOM EAST ON SHELVING UNITS.GREEN ROOM EAST AT ART EASLE,BLOCK AREA,FLOOR & TOY SHELVES.ALSO OPENING AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS IN ALL FURNANCE ROOM AND MISSING SCREENS AT WALL VENTILATION UNITS IN SAME AREA INTERIOR & EXTERIOR.ALSO DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING IN ORANGE ROOM EAST FRONT & REAR DOORS,BOOTH FRONT ENTRY DOORS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND VENTILATION UNITS AND RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/11/15.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)

Pests carry numerous pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, and Hantavirus, contaminating food and surfaces.

Facility must be free of pest infestation.

No live pests; No pest droppings, gnaw marks, or nesting; Effective pest control program; Regular monitoring; Professional treatment when needed.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP FROM 3- COMP SINK BASIN.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM MICROWAVE,PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP IN ALL CLASSROOMS CUBBIES,WINDOW SILLS,TOY & BOOK SHELVES.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN INFANTS ROOM & BLUE ROOM,LOOSE WALL BASES IN GREEN ROOM EAST,MISSING WALLOUTLET COVER IN KITCHEN,LOOSE WALL TRIM AT REAR DOOR IN GREENROOM.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN IN BLUE ROOM.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE 2 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

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.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER IN KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.