RAINFOREST LEARNING CENTER, INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN BELOW THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER WAS FILLED IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AND DRAINED.DIRECTOR OF ESTABLISHMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED PLUMBER AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER LEADING TO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOORS AT BOTTOM OF CENTER OF DOORS NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY.ALSO,4 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS IN CLASSROOMS#5,6. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS AND CENTERS OF SAID DOORS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOE RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE CLASSROOMS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVERS IN STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AT CEILING AREAS AROUND ELECTRICAL PIPES IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM#4 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: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVERS IN STUDENTS TOILET ROOMS AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AT CEILING AREAS AROUND ELECTRICAL PIPES IN THE INFANT CLASSROOM#4 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.