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

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 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN ALL CLASS ROOMS, ALONG WALLS, UNDER AREA RUGS,IN STUDENT STORAGE CUBBIES, IN BOOK AND TOY STORAGE CUBBIES, INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS, IN FURNACE ROOMS, IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER, IN THE KITCHEN AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE 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 THE INTERIOR OF ALL STUDENT STORAGE CUBBIES. (PERSONAL STORAGE CUBBIES AND TOY AND BOOK STORAGE CUBBIES)ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE STAFF REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET AND REMOVE RANCID SMELLS AND OLD FOOD.

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 AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN CLASS ROOMS, FURNACE ROOMS, THE STORAGE CLOSET, IN THE KITCHEN AND IN WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS. REMOVE MOISTURE FROM THE FLOORS IN WASHROOMS.

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 REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET, IN FURNACE ROOMS AND IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. NOTED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND BUILDING MATERIAL IN THE REAR EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING. MUST REMOVE TO MINIMIZE RODENT HARBORAGE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET, IN FURNACE ROOMS AND IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. NOTED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND BUILDING MATERIAL IN THE REAR EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING. MUST REMOVE TO MINIMIZE RODENT HARBORAGE.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.