RACHEL'S LEARNING CENTERS, LTD. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING SERVERED SUCH AS MILK, HAM AND MIXED VEGETABLE. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE THE CADINET UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO MUST DEFROST THE SMALL COOLER IN THE INFANT ROOM TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.

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: NOTED IN THE INFANT ROOM TOILET ROOM WATER STAINED CEILING TILE AND A CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED IN THE INFANT ROOM TOILET ROOM WATER STAINED CEILING TILE AND A CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.