RACHEL'S LEARNING CENTERS, LTD. Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT VALID CERTIFICATION.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER COMING FROM THE TOILET IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE DUCKBOARDS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN MULTIPLE KIDS ROOMS NEEDING TO BE REPLACED AND PEELING PAINT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND REPAINTED IN THOSE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF KEEPING KIDS FROM PULLING THE PAINT FROM THE WALLS AND POSSIBLY PUTTING INTO MOUTH OR EATING IT.

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 THE DUCKBOARDS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN MULTIPLE KIDS ROOMS NEEDING TO BE REPLACED AND PEELING PAINT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND REPAINTED IN THOSE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF KEEPING KIDS FROM PULLING THE PAINT FROM THE WALLS AND POSSIBLY PUTTING INTO MOUTH OR EATING IT.

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.