SCHOOL OF LIFE PRESCHOOL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Children's services facility

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE MINI COOLER IN THE INFANT/TODDLER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE CREVICES INSIDE OF THE OVENS, ON THE FLOOR IN THE MOPSINK/HOTWATER TANK STORAGE AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA ON THE SIDE OF THE SHELVING UNIT, ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE EXIT DOOR BEHIND THE BLUE CUBBIES, ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE STAIRS IN THE PRE-SCHOOL ROOM, AND IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF ONE OF THE CUBBIE UNITS NEAR THE PRESCHOOL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE MINI COOLER IN THE INFANT/TODDLER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.