PRECIOUS LITTLE ONE'S LEARNING CENTER, INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

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 INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 2LBS OF READY TO EAT SAUSAGE PATTIES AT 105.5F AND 5LBS OF READY TO EAT TATOR TOTS AT 95.8F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. SAUSAGE AND TATOR TOTS HOLDING UNITS WERE TURNED DOWN TO LOWER SETTING. SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE RECEIVED AT 7:00AM ON 1/11/11, NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGGED AFTER 7:00AM. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A) CITATION ISSUED UNDER LICENSE #1544561. APPROXIMATE VALUE $25.00.

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 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES INSIDE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM, 5 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER STORAGE SHELF AT REAR EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM, 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE HOT WATER TANK/TODDLER COTS/CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM, AND 5 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE IN UTILITY SINK CLOSET NEXT TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED UNDER LICENSE #1544561.

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. DUMPSTER LIDS WIDE OPEN AND UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE FROM BUSINESS OPERATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT DISPOSAL SERVICE TO PICK UP GARBAGE AND RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL PICK-UPS TO ACCOMODATE FLOW OF GARBAGE FROM OPERATIONS AND TO KEEP DUMPSTER LIDS CLOSED/TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED UNDER LICENSE #1544561.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORING VARIOUS CEREALS INSIDE KITCHEN CABINETS.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS FROM INTERIOR AND CORNERS/SEAMS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALL AND CEILING JUNCTIONS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM, INSIDE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM, TOILET ROOMS, KITCHEN, AND UTILITY SINK CLOSET. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, UTILITY SINK CLOSET, KITCHEN. SEAL SMALL OPENINGS AT WALL BASE CORNER IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HABORAGE. CLEAN VENT COVER INSIDE STAFF TOILET ROOM. CAULK AROUND HAND WASH SINKS AND WASHBOWLS IN NURSERY/CLASSROOMS AND TOILET ROOMS.

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: PROVIDE COLD WATER AT ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS IN TODDLER TOILET ROOM, REVERSE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES AT HAND WASH SINK AND WASH BOWL TO CORRESPOND WITH HOT AND COLD WATER IN TODDLER TOILET ROOM AND CLASSROOM NEXT TO KITCHEN.

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: PROVIDE COLD WATER AT ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS IN TODDLER TOILET ROOM, REVERSE HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES AT HAND WASH SINK AND WASH BOWL TO CORRESPOND WITH HOT AND COLD WATER IN TODDLER TOILET ROOM AND CLASSROOM NEXT TO KITCHEN.

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.