RAINBOW DAY CARE CENTER Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: THE HANDWASHING SINK FOR THE CHILDRENS WASHROOM PREVIOUSLY LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY AT THE WASHROOM ENTRANCE HAS BEEN REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN NOTED BLOCKED AND NOT ACCESSIBLE. SINK FILLED WITH SOAP CONTAINER, WATER PITCHER, SOILED WIPING CLOTHS. INSTRUCTED THE HANDWASHING SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE LAUNDRY/UTILITY SINK CLOSET MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED A NON-COMMERCIAL DISHWASHING MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. UNABLE TO AUTOMATICALLY DISPENSE A SANITIZING SOLUTION OR REACH A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE THE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT THE NOZZLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH TAPE.----LEAK UNDER THE SAME SINK INTO A PAN. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR ALL.

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTEWATER FROM THE HANDWASHING SINK FLOWING ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE INFANT ROOM WHERE BOTTLES ARE SERVED. NO ATTACHED PLUMBING UNDER THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF WASTE WATER, USE ADDITIONAL SINKS LOCATED IN OTHER CLASSROOMS OR USE OTHER CLASSROOMS FOR INFANT CARE, FEEDING AND DIAPER CHANGING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING BASEBOARD COVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH OPEN CRACKS CREVICES BETWEEN THE WALLS AND FLOORS. MUST SEAL/PROVIDE COVING.

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: NOTED MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH AS MOPS AND BROOMS STORED IMPROPERLY IN CLASSROOM AT HAND WASHING STATION. MUST PROPERLY STORE.

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: NOTED DUCT TAPE USED TO SEAL A FLOOR DRAIN IN A CLASSROOM. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND PROPERLY SEAL WITH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----PEELING PAINT/PLASTER ON THE WINDOWSILL IN THE FAR WEST CLASSROOM. NOTED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CLASSROOMS. MUST REPAIR WINDOWSILL, REPLACE TILES.

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: NOTED DUCT TAPE USED TO SEAL A FLOOR DRAIN IN A CLASSROOM. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND PROPERLY SEAL WITH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.----PEELING PAINT/PLASTER ON THE WINDOWSILL IN THE FAR WEST CLASSROOM. NOTED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN CLASSROOMS. MUST REPAIR WINDOWSILL, REPLACE TILES.

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.