REACH FOR THE STARS CHILDCARE ACADEMY INC. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Daycare above and under 2 years

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN KITCHEN CABINETS STORING POTS AND PANS,ON TOP OF ELECTRICAL OUTLET ABOVE KITCHEN COUNTER AND BEHIND STOVE. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 4 DROPPINGS IN STUDENT STORAGE CUBBIE IN THE RED CLASSROOM AND 30 DROPPINGS IN THE NORTH FURNACE ROOM,THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND IN THE NORTH CLASS ROOM STORAGE CLOSET. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYING IN THE NORTH CLASS ROOM,IN THE REAR SOUTH ADULT WASHROOM AND IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1227774 ON 02/28/2013 NOT CORRECTED. (33)MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS. (34)FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE CENTER IN CORNER AND ALONG WALL BASES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN COUNTER TOP IN KITCHEN AND SINKS. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL WINDOW SILLS AND REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE HIGH CHAIRS AND STUDENT TOYS AS NEEDED.

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: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN NORTH CLASS ROOM. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULB IN FURNACE ROOM.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WHERE NEEDED.

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.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL SOILED LINEN AND REMOVE FROM FLOORS IN LAUNDRY ROOM.

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.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL SOILED LINEN AND REMOVE FROM FLOORS IN LAUNDRY ROOM.

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.