RACHEL'S LEARNING CENTER, LTD. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FACILITY, IN INFANT ROOM IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET, FIRE ALARM CLOSET, LAUNDRY CLOSET AND UTILITY SINK CLOSET AND IN HANDWASHING SINK CABINET IN TODDLER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE MOUSE ACTIVITY, REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM DRAIN OF RINSE COMPARTMENT IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK FROM DRAIN OF RINSE COMPARTMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LID ON ON WASTE RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID ON WASTE RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE USE UTENSIL AND DEBRIS UNDERNEATH TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOILED AND STAINED INTERIOR OF HANDWASHING SINK TWO DOOR CABINET IN TODDLER CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HANDWASHING CABINET AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD IN INFANT CLASSROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN INFANT AND TODDLER CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN INFANT CLASSROOM ON WESTSIDE NEAR CLOSET AND HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN INFANT AND TODDLER CLASSROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN INFANT CLASSROOM ON WESTSIDE NEAR CLOSET AND HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.